Gurnee, IL

Gurnee is a village in northern Lake County, Illinois. Its population was 31,295 as of the 2010 census. Gurnee is considered a part of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is best known for being the location of Six Flags Great America and Gurnee Mills, together drawing over 26 million visitors annually, with Great Wolf Lodge joining in summer 2018! Gurnee has over 1,000 registered businesses and corporations, making it a leading retail, recreation, and hospitality center in the northern Chicagoland.

Interstate 94 (The Tri-State Tollway) is the main expressway servicing Gurnee, allowing easy access to both Milwaukee and Chicago.

Schools

The majority of the eastern half of the village is served by Gurnee School District #56. Four schools make up District #56. They are:

River Trail School (grades K-8)
Prairie Trail School (grades 3-5)
Spaulding School (grades PK-2)
Viking Middle School (grades 6-8)

The western section of Gurnee, along with portions of the village's eastside is served by Woodland Grade School District #50. Woodland comprises:

Woodland Middle School (grades 6-8)
Woodland Intermediate School (grades 4-5)
Woodland Elementary School (grades 1-3)
Woodland Primary School (K)

The village is served by Warren Township High School, which is made up of the O'Plaine Road Campus (freshmen and sophomores) and the Almond Road Campus (juniors and seniors). According to the 2007 state report card, both Woodland District #50 and Gurnee School District #56 has full recognition.

Top Employers

According to Gurnee's 2010/2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the village were:

1. Gurnee Mills: 5,000
2. Six Flags Great America: 3,000
3. Nosco Printing Group: 400
4. Gurnee School District No. 56: 300
5. Kenall Mfg. Co.: 250
6. Domino Amjet, Inc.: 200
7. Nypro Chicago, Inc.: 200
8. Lambent Technologies: 180
9. Danaher Controls: 160
10. JJ Henderson & Son, Inc.: 130

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the total village population was 31,295, an 8.5% increase from the 2000 census. There were 12,031 housing units throughout the village, and the population density was 2,318.7 people per square mile. The average household size was 2.71, and the average family size was 3.25. The median household income was estimated to be $85,421, while the per capita income for the village was $35,564.

Newest Gurnee Listings

$275,000

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 12672417 MLS

Charming ranch home in Grayslake's highly desirable Wildwood community! Featuring an open-concept layout with attractive vinyl and hardwood flooring throughout the main living areas, this home offers comfortable everyday living and great potential. The full unfinished basement provides endless possibilities for additional living space, a home gym, or extra storage. Set on a spacious, tree-lined lot, you'll enjoy privacy and plenty of room to relax, entertain, or garden. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Grayslake, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes. Enjoy the Wildwood lifestyle with access to two neighborhood lakes for fishing, kayaking, and ice skating, plus a nearby park for outdoor recreation and community gatherings. Priced to sell, this is a fantastic opportunity to add your personal touches and build equity in one of Grayslake's most sought-after lake communities!

18156 W Timber Lane, Grayslake

$530,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 12715917 MLS

Brand-new construction in Gurnee! This stunning 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home is thoughtfully designed with an open-concept floor plan, abundant natural light, and quality craftsmanship throughout. The kitchen opens seamlessly to the main living area, making it perfect for entertaining, while the separate formal dining room provides the ideal space for holidays and family gatherings. The private primary suite features two walk-in closets and en-suite bath, while three additional bedrooms offer flexibility for family, guests, or a home office. Enjoy the convenience and peace of mind of all new plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roof, windows, and mechanical systems, along with an underground sprinkler system to keep your lawn looking its best. Ideally located near shopping, restaurants, parks, schools, and major highways, this move-in-ready home offers the perfect combination of style, comfort, and convenience. NO HOA! Don't miss your opportunity to own this beautiful new home. schedule your private showing today!

1081 Northwestern Avenue, Gurnee

$724,500

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 12690722 MLS

Location and size like no other in the highly sought after Timberwood Community in Gurnee. 5 bedrooms, 3.1 bathrooms, 3 car garage, main floor den, formal dining room and formal living room and stainless steel appliances in cook's kitchen with a designated breakfast area is just the beginning. Loads of upper and lower custom cabinets, double ovens, undermount sink with window overlooking backyard and an oversize island with storage and sitting for 4. All this and it is open to the two-story family room and an additional adjacent space that is perfect for a playroom or second office space. Soaring ceilings are found in the entry way and family room. Full finished basement offers a 5th bedroom and full bath. In addition to the media room & recreation room you will find a wine room, a full bar and separate storage room for all your big bulk items. Fully fenced in yard has brick paver patio, gorgeous landscaping and mature trees making entertaining family and friends memory making. Special features include the following: a gas start fireplace with custom mantel in family room, fresh paint, flooring, custom light fixtures, backsplash in kitchen, double ovens, walk in closets in every bedroom, great window treatments and so much storage. Roof and new siding were completed in 2023. Walk to parks and playground. Students attend Award winning Warren High School. Perfect location is close to parks, shopping, schools, entertainment and wonderful restaurants.

556 Prescott Lane, Gurnee

$299,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 12715875 MLS

Welcome to 36672 N Traer Terrace in Gurnee's desirable Grandwood Park neighborhood! This expanded ranch offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths with a flexible floor plan designed to fit a variety of lifestyles. The spacious rear addition provides endless possibilities and can be used as a den, home office, craft room, playroom, or large dining area. Situated on an oversized lot, the home features a fenced backyard with plenty of space for entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing. The detached 2.5-car garage is complemented by two additional rooms behind the garage, providing excellent space for storage, a workshop, hobby area, or other creative uses. Major updates provide added peace of mind, including a newer roof (2019), soffit, fascia, and gutters (2021), furnace (2016), and a new air conditioner and select windows (2025). This is a wonderful opportunity to own a well-maintained home with flexible living space, a spacious yard, and many important updates already completed. Enjoy a prime location close to schools, parks, shopping, restaurants, Gurnee Mills, and convenient access to Interstate 94.

36672 N Traer Terrace, Gurnee

$625,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 12716773 MLS

LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! INVESTOR & FLIPPER SPECIAL! Rare opportunity to own a historic English Tudor Revival home in one of Highland Park's most desirable neighborhoods. This partially renovated property offers exceptional upside for investors, flippers, rehabbers, or buyers looking to customize a truly one-of-a-kind home while preserving its architectural heritage. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath English Tudor Revival home is a rare Krenn-Dato model, showcasing timeless architectural details and rich history. Backed by Edith Rockefeller McCormick, Krenn-Dato homes are celebrated for their distinctive craftsmanship, including decorative half-timbering, a classic brick and stucco facade, steep gables, prominent chimneys, and charming multi-paned windows. Beautifully refinished hardwood floors and fresh paint throughout blend seamlessly with preserved original features, including vintage light fixtures, original windows, doors, hardware, staircase woodwork, and other decorative details that highlight the home's historic charm. The main level features a functional kitchen ready for your personal updates, a spacious living room centered around the original wood-burning fireplace, a formal dining room, a cozy den, a pantry, and a convenient half bath. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The unfinished basement includes a laundry area and offers outstanding potential for additional living space, a recreation room, home office, fitness area, or ample storage-making it an excellent opportunity for investors, flippers, or buyers looking to add value and customize the home to their vision. Outside, enjoy a large, fully fenced backyard with mature trees, along with a private front yard that enhances the home's curb appeal and serene setting. Ideally located in a top-rated school district, this true showstopper is surrounded by parks and forest preserves and is within walking distance to the Metra station for an easy downtown commute. It is also just minutes from the beach, Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve, restaurants, shopping, and neighborhood playgrounds. This home is proudly featured as part of the Highland Park Historic Homes Bike Tour. The owner, a professional builder, offers a unique opportunity to complete additional renovations-including new windows, bathrooms, a custom kitchen, and a finished basement-for an additional $75,000-$150,000, based on the buyer's preferences. Buyers may also choose to complete the renovations themselves, making this an outstanding value-add opportunity with significant upside. Some images may be virtually enhanced. The home is also available for lease. Property is being sold AS-IS.

3107 Dato Avenue, Highland Park

$539,900

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 12710611 MLS

Spacious brick 2-story Colonial in desirable Winchester Estates offering 5 bedrooms, 2.1 baths, and an exceptional floor plan! The inviting main level features a large formal living room, a versatile formal dining room or home office, and a spacious family room highlighted by a beautiful new stone electric fireplace. The stunning updated kitchen showcases quality cabinetry, beautiful countertops, updated appliances, and a sunny dining area with sliding glass doors leading to the oversized backyard perfect for entertaining, family gatherings, play, or simply relaxing outdoors. The second level offers four generously sized bedrooms and a beautifully renovated full bathroom. The semi-finished basement provides even more living space with a large fifth bedroom, recreation room, bonus room, and a partially started full bathroom with plumbing already in place, offering excellent potential for future completion. Offering nearly 2,600 square feet above grade plus a semi-finished basement, this home provides an incredible amount of living space and endless possibilities. Ideally located near parks, schools, shopping, and major highways, it's a wonderful opportunity to add your personal finishing touches while enjoying an updated kitchen, renovated bathrooms, an oversized backyard, and one of Gurnee's most sought-after neighborhoods. Seller is including a 13-month HWA Home Warranty for the buyer at closing.

364 Churchill Lane, Gurnee

$799,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 12716263 MLS

Lake Living at Its Finest! A few homes off Stanton Bay, this waterfront home offers the perfect blend of privacy and peace, with easy access to everything the Chain O'Lakes has to offer. Built by the original owner in 1998 and thoughtfully expanded in 2015 with a three-story addition, including a stunning new primary suite. Meticulously maintained! Deep channel with scenic views of Stanton Bay and a wooded island, the protected location keeps your boat sheltered from wind and waves and allows the convenience of leaving your dock and shore station in year-round. Open-concept design ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Spacious kitchen offers an oversized island with seating, storage on both sides, a wine refrigerator and a pantry. Light filled dining and living area w/ gas fireplace has spectacular views and opens to a low maintenance deck. A deep two-car garage with built in storage and epoxy flooring. Private primary suite, added in 2015, is a true retreat featuring a luxurious en-suite bath and an impressive walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms, including the original primary suite, plus laundry room with built-in linen closet complete the upper level. Walkout lower level offers flexible living space with another fireplace along with outstanding storage, including beneath the garage. Full list of improvements under additional information. Step outside and embrace everything the Chain has to offer-kayaking, fishing and boating right from your backyard. Cruise to waterfront restaurants, sandbars, and live music by boat, then return home to your own private retreat. Start making memories today!

36785 N Lake Street, Ingleside

$439,900

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 12713344 MLS

356 N West Pointe Drive, Vernon Hills

$1,900,000

6 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 12716063 MLS

This exceptional Highland Park residence offers nearly 5,300 square feet of impeccably designed living space, including a beautifully finished lower level, on an expansive lot just shy of an acre. Featuring 6 bedrooms and 4.5 baths across three finished levels, the home blends timeless elegance with modern sophistication. Sun-drenched interiors showcase wide-plank hardwood flooring, designer finishes, and seamless living and entertaining spaces. The chef's kitchen is outfitted with premium Bosch and Fisher & Paykel appliances, custom cabinetry, Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, and an expansive built-out pantry, flowing effortlessly into gracious gathering areas. A rare and highly desirable feature, the home offers two luxurious primary suites-one on the main level and one on the second floor-providing incredible flexibility for multigenerational living or the convenience of ranch-style living with a first-floor primary retreat. Designed for both everyday comfort and entertaining, the home also features a beautiful sunroom overlooking the backyard and an impressive 600-square-foot deck, creating the perfect setting for indoor-outdoor living and large-scale gatherings. Generously sized secondary bedrooms, spa-inspired baths, and a cozy lower level complete the home. With nearly every element thoughtfully updated-including the roof, windows, deck, balcony, mechanicals, landscaping, and more-this residence offers the feel of new construction in an exceptional Highland Park location within the sought-after Sherwood, Edgewood, and Highland Park High School districts.

1848 Balsam Road, Highland Park

$775,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 12690595 MLS

Nestled among mature trees, this exceptional estate offers a rare blend of timeless character and expansive, contemporary living spaces. A long, wooded private drive leads to a circular driveway, welcoming you to this remarkable 4.5-acre property where privacy, tranquility, and endless possibilities await in highly sought-after Barrington. The residence has evolved over time, combining the original home, built in 1959, with thoughtfully designed additions completed in 2001 and 2004. The original home features four bedrooms and three full baths. The kitchen and two bathrooms were extensively renovated in 2014, while the remaining living spaces retain their original charm, offering an excellent opportunity for future customization to reflect your personal style. One of the property's most distinctive features is the approximately 950-square-foot addition completed in 2001, formerly the workshop of a renowned violin maker. Filled with character and abundant natural light, this inspiring space offers exceptional flexibility and is ideally suited for a home-based business, artist's studio, executive office, theater, gallery, guest quarters, or a variety of other creative pursuits. Adjacent to this space is a separate approximately 540-square-foot dojo addition, completed around 2004, featuring traditional tatami mat flooring. This unique area is perfect for martial arts, yoga, meditation, fitness, recreation, or an imaginative cushioned playroom. The property also includes two attached two-car garages located in separate wings of the home. The original garage provides convenient access to the partial basement, while the newer oversized garage offers abundant room for vehicles, storage, workshop space, or hobbies. Ideally situated just minutes from the shopping, dining, and entertainment of downtown Barrington and Lake Zurich, the property also offers convenient access to the Barrington Metra station, making commuting to downtown Chicago a breeze. Offering extraordinary versatility, unmatched privacy, and exceptional potential, this one-of-a-kind estate presents a rare opportunity to own a property of this size, character, and flexibility in unincorporated Barrington. Whether you envision multi-generational living, a home business, creative studio space, or simply a private retreat surrounded by nature, the possibilities are truly endless. The property is being conveyed As Is.

26347 W Il Route 22, Barrington

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