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$269,000

18559 Karen Ln

Gurnee, IL
Contingent
3
Bedrooms
1.5
Bathrooms
0.24
Lot Size (acres)
1964
Year Built
73
Days On Market

Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch nestled in the desirable Grandwood Park neighborhood of unincorporated Gurnee (lower taxes)! Situated on a spacious nearly quarter-acre corner lot, the fully fenced backyard (2026) offers plenty of room to relax, entertain, and enjoy the outdoors. Inside, the home features an abundance of natural light and thoughtful updates, including fresh paint, new flooring and carpeting (2025), and a new water heater (2025). Additional improvements include an exterior power wash and a roof replaced in 2017. Well maintained and move-in ready, this cozy ranch is ready for you to make it home!

Listing Information

Listing Updated
9 days ago
Listed By
Kaleigh Walsh · @properties Christie's International Real Estate, 8473670500
MLS#
12736358
Source
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Status
Contingent

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
18559 W Karen Ln, Gurnee, IL 60031
City
Gurnee
County
Lake
Zip Code
60031

Architecture

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1.5
Year Built
1964
Style
Ranch
Construction Materials
Vinyl Siding
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Features
Attached, Garage

Features & Amenities

Appliances
Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring
Carpet
Cooling
Window Unit(s)

Property Features

Lot Size
0.24 Acres
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Total
925 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$269,000
Annual Taxes
$6,519

Schools

55/100
Warren Township High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 2.6 mi
Assigned school for this home
City
Gurnee
Students
3,913
Student body
39% White · 32% Hispanic / Latino · 11% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
17%
Phone
(847) 548-6611
99/100
Millburn Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 2 mi
City
Old Mill Creek
Students
798
Student body
75% White · 9% Hispanic / Latino · 8% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
5%
Phone
(847) 356-8331
69/100
Woodland Elementary
Elementary · Grades 01–03 · 3.2 mi
City
Gages Lake
Students
1,445
Parent reviews
4.0★ avg · 4 reviews
Student body
41% White · 28% Hispanic / Latino · 14% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
32%
Phone
(847) 984-8800
60/100
Millburn Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 2.7 mi
City
Lindenhurst
Students
452
Parent reviews
3.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
77% White · 8% Asian · 8% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
12%
Phone
(847) 245-1600
55/100
Woodland Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–KG · 3 mi
City
Gages Lake
Students
657
Student body
44% Hispanic / Latino · 27% White · 13% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
45%
Phone
(847) 984-8700
54/100
Woodland Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 04–05 · 2.2 mi
City
Gurnee
Students
1,254
Student body
44% White · 33% Hispanic / Latino · 11% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
36%
Phone
(847) 596-5900
53/100
Grayslake North High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 3.3 mi
City
Grayslake
Students
1,359
Student body
56% White · 29% Hispanic / Latino · 5% Two or More Races
Phone
(847) 986-3100
51/100
Woodland Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 2.2 mi
City
Gurnee
Students
1,712
Parent reviews
2.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
37% White · 36% Hispanic / Latino · 11% Black
Free/reduced lunch
40%
Phone
(847) 856-3421

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
09/11/2026Price change$269,000
08/21/2026Listed for sale$289,000

Listed by Kaleigh Walsh · @properties Christie's International Real Estate · 8473670500

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED). All rights reserved.

Last Updated: October 24, 2026 at 8:07 AM | Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) | MLS#: 12736358

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