Sell your house fast in Gurnee
A ranch, two-story, townhome or condo near Gurnee Mills or Six Flags: we buy Gurnee homes as-is and close on the date you pick.
- Cash offer within 24 hours
- No repairs, fees or commissions
- We pay normal closing costs
Your Gurnee cash offer
No obligation. We never sell your info. Prefer to talk? Call or text (773) 825-9855.
Selling a house in Gurnee
Gurnee is a Lake County village of about 30,700 people in Warren Township, just west of Waukegan along the Des Plaines River. I-94 runs through the middle of town, and Grand Avenue is the main east-west road. Six Flags Great America opened here in 1976 and Gurnee Mills in 1991, so most people know the village from its exits.
The area started as a stop on the Chicago-Milwaukee stage line, which crossed the river at an old ford in 1836. A gristmill opened in 1835 and a sawmill in 1838. When the railroad arrived in 1873, the depot was named for Walter S. Gurnee, and the village incorporated in 1928 with about 200 residents. The Mother Rudd House, an old stagecoach stop, is now home to the Warren Township Historical Society. The CPKC main line between Chicago and Minneapolis also runs through the village.
I-94 splits Gurnee into an older east side and a newer west side. East of the tollway are older houses near Grand Avenue and the river. West of it are subdivisions built as the village grew after the interstate came through in the 1960s, including single-family homes, townhomes and condos. The 2020 Census counted about 12,400 housing units.
An updated house in one of Gurnee’s newer subdivisions generally does fine with an agent, and that’s what we’d suggest for it. We’re the better match for a house near the river that has had water in the basement, an older east-side home that needs major work, an inherited property, or a sale that has to close on a set date.
What to expect
Our cash offer lands within 24 hours. We come by once, and we lay out how the number was built. When to close is your call. The closing takes place at a title company in the area, and we take care of the customary costs.
What to know before you sell in Gurnee
- No village transfer tax. Gurnee has no local transfer tax. Illinois stamps run 50 cents per $500 and Lake County’s run 25 cents per $500, and selling to us means we pay both.
- Final water reading. Gurnee reads the meter once more before the deed transfers. The closing pays the final amount.
- Liens. All village liens have to be paid. If the sale covers them, they’re cleared at closing.
- No point-of-sale inspection. The ATG listing for Gurnee shows no pre-transfer inspection.
- Associations. For a townhome, condo or subdivision with an HOA, the title company requests a paid-assessment letter. Dues owed are paid at closing.
- Taxes and probate. Each Lake County tax bill covers the year before it, so the buyer is credited at closing. Gurnee estates are probated in Waukegan.
The title company confirms Gurnee’s current requirements for your address before closing. If something comes up, it’s ours to sort out.
Your Gurnee house: cash sale or listing
| Sell to us | List with an agent | |
|---|---|---|
| Repairs/updates | None. As-is. | Buyers expect them, especially after water damage |
| Showings | One walk-through | Scheduled showings for weeks |
| Commission | None | Owed to the listing and buyer agents |
| Closing costs | We pay them | Seller pays |
| Timing | About three weeks or less | Weeks to sell, then 30–45 days |
| Certainty | Cash. No appraisal. | The buyer’s lender and insurer have a say |
| Price | Below retail, priced for condition | Top price for updated homes |
West-side Gurnee homes in good shape tend to sell on the market. An east-side house near the Des Plaines River with past flooding is a different case, since buyers and their lenders look hard at flood history. That’s where comparing our number makes the most sense.
Selling a Gurnee home that has flooded
Gurnee sits on the Des Plaines River, and the village has flooded more than once. Heavy rain in May 2004 caused the worst flooding in about 100 years there, damaging homes and closing schools. In July 2017, the river reached record levels in several northern Illinois towns, and the governor toured damage in Gurnee.
We buy houses that have taken on water, including ones with old damage that was never fully fixed. Walk us through the flood and the repairs made since, and the price will reflect it. Rebuilding the basement or hanging new drywall first isn’t necessary.
Three steps. You pick the closing date.
- Tell us about the house
Fill out the form or call (773) 825-9855. A few quick questions, no pressure.
- Get a fair cash offer in 24 hours
We look at the house with you and show you how we got the number. No obligation.
- Close on your date
As soon as 2–3 weeks, or take more time. We close at a local title company and pay your closing costs.
Gurnee FAQ
Is there a Gurnee transfer tax?
No local one. The state and county stamps are the only transfer taxes, and we pay them as the buyer.
Do you buy houses near the Des Plaines River that have flooded?
Yes. Fill us in on the water and any fixes, and we’ll price the house in its current state.
Do you buy townhomes and condos on the west side?
Yes. The association provides a paid-assessment letter, and any unpaid dues are settled at closing.
Does Gurnee require an inspection before a sale?
The title-company listing shows no pre-transfer inspection. The village does take a final water reading.
Where is probate handled for a Gurnee estate?
In Waukegan. The person named by the court signs for the estate, and we close when the court says the sale can go ahead.
Can I pick a closing date months away?
Yes. Fast is about three weeks, but a date further out is fine if it matches your move.