$465,000

3985 Dorchester Avenue, Gurnee, IL 60031

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3 beds 3 baths 3,076 sqft (assessor) Built 1993 Residential MLS #MRD12719349 1 days on market

Listing courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real Estate · 847-367-0500 · MLS #MRD12719349 · Status: Active

Nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this beautifully updated home offers a rare combination of privacy, nature, and modern updates. Backing to conservation land, the property overlooks a picturesque backyard with mature trees and a peaceful creek, providing scenic views from nearly every window. Enjoy direct access to the Swanson & Trigg walking trail right outside your door. Thoughtfully updated throughout, the home features a remodeled kitchen and main level (2017), updated primary bath (2019), new laminate flooring in all bedrooms, water heater (2020), A/C (2022), furnace (2023), and roof (2024). The exterior was freshly painted and the deck repaired in 2025, and brand-new carpet has been installed in the lower level (2026). A truly special setting with no rear neighbors, stunning natural views, and extensive recent improvements makes this home move-in ready and one you won't want to miss.

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Property details

Interior

Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
Interior features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
Flooring: Hardwood
Basement: Partially Finished, Partial, Daylight
Additional rooms: Eating Area, Office, Foyer, Storage, Walk In Closet, Deck
Total rooms: 9

Building & exterior

Style: Ranch
Age: 31-40 Years
Exterior: Cedar
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Windows: Screens
Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
Exposure: North

Parking

Garage spaces: 2
Total spaces: 2
Parking details: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 83 X 135
Lot description: Nature Preserve Adjacent, Wooded
Township: Warren
County: Lake

Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Equipment: Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Air Purifier, Radon Mitigation System

HOA & community

Assessment includes: None
Community features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Schools

Elementary: Spaulding School (56)
Junior high: Viking Middle School (56)
High school: Warren Township High School (121)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $10,874 (2025)
Parcel number (PIN): 07241240070000
PIN: 07241240070000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: Closing
Special conditions: None
Listed: 9/9/2026

Rooms

Room	Size	Level	Flooring
Eating Area	11X7	Main	Hardwood
Office	17X12	Basement	Carpet
Foyer	7X7	Main	Ceramic Tile
Storage	14X10	Basement	Other
Walk In Closet	13X10	Main	Carpet
Deck	32X15	Main	Other
Bedroom 2	12X10	Main	Carpet
Bedroom 3	11X10	Main	Carpet
Bedroom 4		N/A
Dining Room	12X12	Main	Carpet
Family Room	23X18	Basement	Carpet
Kitchen	15X11	Main	Hardwood
Laundry	19X17	Basement	Other
Living Room	18X17	Main	Hardwood
Master Bedroom	19X15	Main	Carpet

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Recently sold nearby

Address	Beds / Baths	Sold	Price
3482 Ellis Avenue	4 bd / 2.5 ba	Dec 2025	$430,000
291 Jennifer Court	3 bd / 2.5 ba	Jul 2026	$375,000
287 Jennifer Court	3 bd / 2.5 ba	Nov 2025	$384,000
246 N Greenleaf Street	4 bd / 2.5 ba	Oct 2025	$425,000

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