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Property Description
Welcome Home to your 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1.5-car garage Ranch-style living. Open floor plan! NO HOA. The Primary Bedroom has its own private bathroom! The Extended Three Car Wide concrete is ideal for parking your company truck, RV, or boat. The HUGE fenced-in backyard is perfect for entertaining or your family pets. Highlights not to overlook: 2014 Water Heater, 2013 Roof, 2011 Furnace & A/C to name a few. Nestled in a sought-after neighborhood, this home delivers more than just a place to live-it offers an exceptional lifestyle. Grandwood Park is known for its serene streets, mature trees, and vibrant community atmosphere. Residents enjoy nearby access to Lake Park and Unity Trail, perfect for nature walks and scenic views of Grandwood Lake. Neighborhood parks like Adam's Park, Hidden Park, and Hutchins Athletic Field offer recreation for all ages, while local events such as outdoor concerts and seasonal festivals bring the community together. Conveniently close to Gurnee Mills Mall, Grand Hunt Center, and countless dining and entertainment options, you'll also benefit from easy access to I-94 and Pace bus routes for seamless commuting. Whether you're seeking peaceful surroundings, a sense of community, or proximity to everything Gurnee has to offer, this Grandwood Park home truly has it all. Woodland Primary Schools (Grade level centers: Elementary - Intermediate - Middle) and Warren Township High School.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 18596 W Karen Ln
General
- Price: $294,000
- Taxes: $5,717 (2023)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12518950
- Updated: 12/27/2025
- Added to Site: 58 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Crawl Spac
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Garden Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1.5
- Total Spaces: 7
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
Location
- Area: Gurnee
- County: Lake
- Township: Warren
- Subdivision: Grandwood Park
- Driving Directions: Rte 132 to N Oakwood Dr. L of N Grandwood Dr. L on Karen Ln. home on the Right
School Information
- School District: 50
- Elem School District: 50
- Midd School District: 50
- High School District: 121
- Elementary School: Woodland Elementary School
- Middle School: Woodland Intermediate School
- High School: Warren Township High School
- Private School: Warren Township High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Aluminum Siding
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Laminate
- Square Feet: 1,025
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1964
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2313
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 65 x 154
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1964
- Tax Amount: $5,717
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 7071030230000
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Schools
Schools serving 18596 W Karen Ln
School Districts:Woodland Community Consolidated School District 50, Warren Township High School District 121
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Woodland Intermediate School 1115 N Hunt Club Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031 | 4-5 | 2.3 mi |
Woodland Primary School 17366 W Gages Lake Rd, Gages Lake, IL 60030 | PK-K | 3.1 mi |
Woodland Elementary School, Gages Lake, IL 17261 West Gages Lake Road, Gages Lake, IL 60030 | 1-3 | 3.3 mi |
Woodland Middle School 7000 Washington Street, Gurnee, IL 60031 | 6-8 | 2.3 mi |
Warren Township High School 34090 N Almond Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031 | 9-12 | 2.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 18596 W Karen Ln
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/28/2025
Price Reduced
$294,000
-1.67%
MLS
11/20/2025
Listed
$299,000
99.47%
MLS
3/12/2018
Sold
$149,900
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 18596 W Karen Ln
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$5,717
6%
$70,867
11%
2023
$5,412
15%
$63,878
14%
2022
$4,708
4%
$56,266
8%
2021
$4,531
2%
$51,932
3%
2020
$4,439
—
$50,656
3%
2019
$4,439
2%
$49,185
13%
2018
$4,354
—
$43,375
3%
2017
$4,370
—
$42,132
5%
2016
$4,361
3%
$40,256
5%
2015
$4,243
34%
$38,179
—
2014
$3,172
3%
$38,179
10%
2013
$3,084
-7%
$34,651
-12%
2012
$3,300
—
$39,523
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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18596 W Karen Lane, Gurnee, IL 60031 (MLS# 12518950) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 18596 W Karen Lane is currently listed for $294,000 and was received on November 20, 2025. Want to learn more about 18596 W Karen Lane? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Gurnee? You can browse all Gurnee real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

