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Begin with the address in Gurnee

Gurnee (Census place 1732018) lies in Lake County on the January 1, 2024 boundaries; confirm that the parcel is inside the municipal limits before applying local rules.

Drainage and flooding questions appear in the local research; check the parcel's own floodplain and stormwater records. The local questions below return most often to property records, utilities and drainage.

Local requirements, with their limits visible

The 12 local questions below draw on official Gurnee and agency material checked on October 6, 2026; the sources do not establish parcel-specific compliance. 11 answers depend on the specific address, notably for property records, utilities and drainage.

When preparing an offer or sale, confirm the current procedure, responsible party, required documents and timing for the exact property. Older documents, unreadable sources and conflicts require confirmation with the responsible office before relying on them.

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Reported home value
$344,300
Monthly owner costs, with mortgage
$2,431

ACS 2020–2024, municipality-wide medians in 2024 inflation-adjusted USD. Open-ended medians display a lower bound. These figures are not a current home valuation or a financing quote.

Housing types
The ACS estimates 12,081 housing units in Gurnee. Largest structure categories: 1 unit, detached: 7,469 (± 339), about 62%; 1 unit, attached: 1,692 (± 271), about 14%; 50+ units: 896 (± 199), about 7%. Source 1
Construction periods
Of 12,081 estimated units, the largest construction periods are 1990 to 1999: 4,746 (± 375), about 39%; 1980 to 1989: 2,359 (± 306), about 20%; 2000 to 2009: 1,638 (± 309), about 14%; about 1% were built in 1939 or earlier. Source 1
Reported home value
The median value reported for owner-occupied units in Gurnee is $344,300 (± $9,156), in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars. Source 1 · Source 2
Monthly owner costs
Median selected monthly owner costs are $2,431 (± $96) with a mortgage and $1,063 (± $42) without one. Source 1 · Source 2 · Source 3
County context
The 2024 Census polygons place Gurnee in Lake County; verify the parcel's county and taxing bodies in official records. Source 1 · Source 2
How to read these numbers → Compare Gurnee with other municipalities →

THE HOMES BEHIND THE NUMBERS

Explore Gurnee’s housing stock.

Look at the estimated mix of buildings and construction periods, then use it to shape your property research.

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Gurnee · Building types · ACS 2020–2024
CategoryEstimated unitsMargin of error, unitsShare, point estimate
1 unit, detached7,46933961.8%
1 unit, attached1,69227114.0%
2 units82720.7%
3–4 units3551092.9%
5–9 units4631403.8%
10–19 units6211705.1%
20–49 units4961874.1%
50+ units8961997.4%
Mobile home0270.0%
Boat, RV, van, etc.7110.1%
Gurnee · Construction periods · ACS 2020–2024
CategoryEstimated unitsMargin of error, unitsShare, point estimate
2020 or later32470.3%
2010 to 20197732426.4%
2000 to 20091,63830913.6%
1990 to 19994,74637539.3%
1980 to 19892,35930619.5%
1970 to 19791,36023211.3%
1960 to 19694911824.1%
1950 to 19593981213.3%
1940 to 1949104640.9%
1939 or earlier180791.5%

Shares use the category estimate divided by its table total. Displayed margins of error apply to the unit counts; percentage uncertainty has not been derived. Read the original Census data · Data definitions.

YOUR QUESTIONS, ROOTED IN THE PLACE

Buying and selling in Gurnee.

12 local research questions

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Local research · Seller questions

Which Gurnee projects use One Stop rather than the major-building application?

Gurnee’s current building-permit page distinguishes new buildings and additions from its One Stop portal for listed smaller projects, including equipment replacement, reroofs, siding, fences and driveways. A buyer planning improvements should identify the actual scope and choose the current route with the Building Division. The page also asks for a permit number when scheduling an inspection. A project appearing on the smaller-project list does not establish same-day approval, a fee exemption or permission to begin work before the permit is issued.

Source-based explanation · Checked 2026-10-06 · Source 1

Local research · Buyers & sellers

Can a Gurnee buyer search existing permit information online?

Gurnee’s One Stop site allows users to apply, track and search permits, with advanced-search and open-data entry points. The portal specifically tells users searching a Grand Avenue location to enter Route 132. That address convention can matter when investigating records for a potential purchase. Match the correct parcel and project, then ask the Village to confirm missing historical records, remaining inspections or unclear status; an unsuccessful search does not prove there were no permits, violations or review requirements for the work.

Address-dependent research · Checked 2026-10-06 · Source 1

Local research · Buyer questions

Why do Gurnee homes on opposite sides of I-94 have different sewer bills?

Gurnee’s sewer-billing arrangement changes at I-94. Homes east of the tollway receive a separate North Shore Water Reclamation District treatment bill and pay that district’s property tax. West-side homes instead have Lake County Public Works sewer charges on the village bill. Ask for the property’s actual utility and tax bills before comparing monthly ownership costs across the two areas.

Address-dependent research · Checked 2026-10-06 · Source 1

Local research · Buyer questions

Can a Gurnee buyer immediately irrigate a newly landscaped yard?

Gurnee applies seasonal lawn-watering restrictions from May 15 through September 15, with odd and even addresses using matching dates during permitted evening and morning hours. Newly seeded or sodded lawns can receive a special permit for up to fourteen consecutive days. Ask the village about that permit before scheduling installation or assuming a landscaping contractor can operate irrigation whenever needed.

Address-dependent research · Checked 2026-10-06 · Source 1

Local research · Buyers & sellers

How should a Gurnee owner investigate an unexpectedly high water bill?

Gurnee bills the prior two months of use, so compare the dated reading with the indoor meter while allowing for subsequent consumption. If the bill’s reading is higher, call 847-599-7500 to request a corrected reading. If the meter advances while nothing uses water, investigate a private leak with a licensed plumber before attributing a vacant-house bill to village error.

Address-dependent research · Checked 2026-10-06 · Source 1

Local research · Buyer questions

What local flood information can a Gurnee buyer request?

Gurnee Engineering assists with flood-map interpretation and site visits, and keeps historical assessment information, maps and photographs. Its guidance identifies the low area around the Des Plaines River and tributaries as a principal hazard area. Give Engineering the property address and ask for available records and a site review before evaluating reported seepage, river risk or planned protective work.

Address-dependent research · Checked 2026-10-06 · Source 1

Local research · Buyer questions

Can Gurnee supply an elevation certificate for a house?

Gurnee Engineering retains elevation certificates when owners have provided them; the village does not say one exists for every structure. Ask 847-599-7550 whether the specific property has a certificate, and compare the building elevations with the applicable floodplain information. If none is held, discuss what documentation the lender, insurer or planned-work review requires rather than treating a missing file as evidence of low risk.

Address-dependent research · Checked 2026-10-06 · Source 1

Local research · Seller questions

Who can review recurring drainage or basement flooding in Gurnee?

Gurnee offers residents and businesses free review of flood, drainage and sewer-backup problems through Engineering. Its guidance asks owners experiencing flooding or seepage to photograph conditions and seek inspection. Before a seller pays for remedial work, send the address, event photographs and existing drainage information to Engineering at 847-599-7550 so recommendations address the observed problem rather than a general basement treatment.

Address-dependent research · Checked 2026-10-06 · Source 1

Local research · Buyer questions

Can a Gurnee household regularly use street parking overnight?

Gurnee restricts village-street parking from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. Temporary overnight needs, including guests or driveway work, should be discussed with Police at 847-599-7000. Snow restrictions separately prohibit parking on Village streets or alleys within 12 hours of a snowfall of 2 inches or more and until snow has been substantially removed. Compare a property’s driveway capacity with those rules before counting street spaces as ordinary overnight parking.

Address-dependent research · Checked 2026-10-06 · Source 1

Local research · Buyer questions

Can a Gurnee buyer determine buildable space from zoning alone?

Gurnee explains that setbacks can depend on an annexation agreement, planned unit development agreement or special-use permit as well as the zoning district. Before assuming an addition fits, give Planning and Zoning the address or PIN and ask staff to identify the controlling documents. Use that confirmation with a parcel survey rather than applying the district’s general setbacks to every lot.

Address-dependent research · Checked 2026-10-06 · Source 1

Local research · Buyer questions

What should a Gurnee buyer check before storing an RV at home?

Gurnee regulates residential RV and utility-trailer storage by lot size and property type, location, parking surface, ownership and operability. Its rules also address overnight occupancy by guests. Give Planning and Zoning the parcel and proposed vehicle location before relying on side-yard storage or a driveway guest arrangement; the current FAQ directs owners to the applicable zoning article without confirming an individual setup.

Address-dependent research · Checked 2026-10-06 · Source 1

Local research · Buyer questions

Which Warren high-school campus should a Gurnee family plan around?

For an address confirmed within Warren District 121, Warren is one high school with two campuses: O’Plaine generally serves grades nine and ten, while Almond generally serves eleven and twelve. The current registration process requires residency proof for movers. Confirm the address, grade and school year with the appropriate registrar before choosing a commute based on only the nearer campus.

Address-dependent research · Checked 2026-10-06 · Source 1 · Source 2

Sources and effective dates

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