Gurnee · Lake County · IL
Homes for sale in
Brookside.
- Active listings
- 1
- Median list
- $729K
- Avg time on market
- 15 days
- Sold · last year
- 11
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About the community
An established, walkable Kimball Hill neighborhood in west Gurnee.
Brookside is an established single-family and townhome community on the west side of Gurnee, north of Grand Avenue and west of Hunt Club Road. It was developed by Kimball Hill Homes, with most houses built between the late 1980s and early 1990s, so the trees have filled in and the streets feel settled. A wide lineup of Kimball Hill floor plans means homes vary lot to lot, and several stormwater ponds give parts of the community water views. The draw is a walkable, mature neighborhood with entry-level townhomes and move-up houses side by side, minutes from the Gurnee Park District's Hunt Club Park and quick access to I-94.
At a glance
Houses and townhomes
Two-story Kimball Hill single-family homes plus a section of attached townhomes.
Built by Kimball Hill
A well-known Chicago-area builder; most homes date to roughly 1989 to 1992.
Ponds and sidewalks
Several stormwater ponds and interior walking paths, with water-view lots in parts of the community.
Hunt Club Park nearby
The Gurnee Park District's aquatic center, community center, and fitness facility are just east.
Woodland 50 and Warren
Typically Woodland CCSD 50 for K-8 and Warren Township High; confirm by address.
Quick I-94 access
Grand Avenue (IL-132) connects to the Tri-State Tollway in minutes.
Gurnee Mills and Great America
The outlet mall and Six Flags are a short drive along Grand Avenue.
Attainable move-up range
Townhomes toward the entry end and larger houses above; see the live Market snapshot.
What’s close
Brookside sits in west Gurnee, north of Grand Avenue (IL-132) and west of Hunt Club Road, with the Tri-State Tollway a short drive east.
- Parks
- The Gurnee Park District's Hunt Club Park, with an aquatic center, community center, and fitness facility, just east on Hunt Club Road.
- Shopping
- Gurnee Mills outlet mall and the Grand Avenue retail corridor, minutes away.
- Entertainment
- Six Flags Great America is close by off Grand Avenue near the tollway.
- Hospital
- Lake County options include Vista in Waukegan and Advocate Condell in Libertyville; confirm the nearest ER by address.
- Highway
- Grand Avenue (IL-132) to I-94, the Tri-State Tollway, for O'Hare, Chicago, and Milwaukee.
- Train
- Gurnee has no Metra station; the nearest rail is Grayslake (North Central Service) or Waukegan (Union Pacific North).
- Schools
- Woodland CCSD 50 and Warren Township High School District 121; confirm the exact assignment by address.
What it’s actually like to live here
Brookside suits buyers who want an established, walkable Gurnee neighborhood without the price step-up of newer construction. The homes are mature, the trees have grown in, and the mix of detached houses and townhomes means there is entry-level and move-up product in the same community, which helps buyers who want to stay in the area as their needs change. The ponds and interior sidewalks make for pleasant everyday walking.
Location is the practical draw. Grand Avenue and Hunt Club Road put daily errands, Gurnee Mills, and the I-94 on-ramp within a short drive, and the Gurnee Park District's Hunt Club Park, with its aquatic center, community center, and fitness facility, is close enough to function as an extended backyard for families. Six Flags Great America is minutes away for weekend novelty and summer jobs for teens.
The honest tradeoffs: this is early-1990s housing stock, so individual homes vary widely in how much they have been updated, and buyers should budget for potential roof, mechanical, and kitchen or bath refreshes on homes that have not been renovated. Lake County property taxes are genuinely high and are a real part of the monthly payment. And there is no Metra station in Gurnee, so rail commuters drive to Grayslake or Waukegan while most residents commute by car via the tollway.
Market trends
Why this market moves the way it does
Brookside is an established, attainable Gurnee community with both townhomes and detached houses, so it trades on home type, condition, and lot position more than a single price point. Mature 1990s stock means updated homes stand out, and Lake County taxes factor into every monthly payment.
What holds value
The fundamentals matter more than the cosmetics here. Buyers want floor plan, lot, and basement, in that order. Cosmetics are the tiebreaker.
- Home type
- Attached townhomes and detached houses price differently, so compare like with like.
- Condition and updates
- Early-1990s homes vary in renovation level, and updated homes hold value better.
- Lot position
- Homes backing to ponds or open space tend to draw stronger interest than interior lots.
- Location and access
- Quick I-94 access and proximity to Hunt Club Park and Gurnee Mills support steady demand.
- Schools
- Woodland 50 and Warren Township High are a repeatable family draw, subject to address-level boundaries.
Real talk
Who shouldn’t buy here
Here is the honest version before you tour.
Lake County property taxes are high, and the bill is a real monthly line item, not a rounding error. Pull the actual tax history for the specific parcel and check the exemptions rather than estimating.
This is early-1990s housing stock, so condition varies a lot from home to home. A house that has never been updated competes against renovated ones, and that gap shows in price and days on market. Tour the specific home and get it inspected rather than assuming the community is uniform.
Be clear on the HOA before you buy. Townhomes and single-family homes carry different assessments here, and the exact dues and coverage were not confirmed against an association document, so get the current figure and what it includes for the specific home.
One piece of advice
“Brookside is a solid, walkable Gurnee community with mature homes, ponds, and Hunt Club Park at the doorstep. Match the home type to your plans, confirm the HOA and the school assignment for the exact address, and underwrite the Lake County tax bill. Do that and it is a comfortable place to settle in.”
The questions buyers actually ask
Brookside FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Brookside. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Brookside carries homeowner association dues that differ by home type. The attached townhomes pay a monthly association fee that typically covers common-area and exterior maintenance, while the single-family homes generally carry a smaller assessment. Exact dues and coverage were not confirmed against an association document, so verify the current amount and what it includes for the specific home.
- When was Brookside built?
- Kimball Hill Homes built the community between 1989 and 1992.
- What's the typical closing timeline?
- 30 to 60 days from accepted offer to keys. Cash deals can close in two weeks. Conventional financing is usually closer to 60.
- Who built Brookside and when?
- Brookside was developed by Kimball Hill Homes, a well-known Chicago-area builder, with most homes built between roughly 1989 and 1992. A small number may extend slightly later, so confirm the year built for the specific home.
- What kinds of homes are in Brookside?
- A mix of two-story single-family detached homes and a section of attached townhomes, across a wide range of Kimball Hill floor plans and elevations. Note there is a separate community called Brookside Estates in unincorporated Gurnee; confirm which neighborhood a given address belongs to.
- What does it cost to buy in Brookside?
- Prices move with the market, so check the live Market snapshot on this page for current active and recently sold pricing rather than relying on a fixed figure. Qualitatively, Brookside spans attainable townhomes up to larger move-up detached homes.
- Is there an HOA and what does it cover?
- Yes, there are association dues, and the structure differs between the townhomes (a monthly fee) and the single-family homes (typically a smaller assessment). Exact dues and what they cover should be confirmed with the association or the specific listing's disclosure before you rely on them.
- What schools serve Brookside?
- Elementary and middle grades are typically served by Woodland CCSD 50 and high school by Warren Township High School District 121, based on the neighborhood's location. Because Gurnee straddles more than one elementary district, confirm the exact assignment for your specific address with the district before you count on it.
- How are the commute and transit?
- Access to I-94, the Tri-State Tollway, via Grand Avenue is quick, and Gurnee Mills and Six Flags are close. Note there is no Metra station in Gurnee, so rail riders drive to Grayslake (North Central Service) or Waukegan (Union Pacific North). Most residents commute by car.
- Who is the real estate agent for Brookside?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Brookside in Gurnee, IL through Subdiview, a neighborhood-first home search for the Chicago suburbs and collar counties. Joe prices and negotiates from the live MRED sold comps for Brookside specifically, not national averages, and can help you buy or sell here. Reach Joe at 224-385-8779 or joe@joekeeganhomes.com.
Your local agent
Joe knows Brookside
Most agents will list anything. I focus on the places I actually know, and the things that move value here don't show up in the MLS write-up: which streets and buildings hold demand, what the HOA or assessments really cover, how the comps read once you account for condition and location, and where buyers consistently want to be.
When you're ready to tour or list, you want someone who has read the last 50 closed comps in this specific market, not a national average, and can tell you what they actually mean for your price. That's how I work. Text or call any time, and I'll give you a real take, not a brochure.
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Market snapshot
Brookside, by the numbers
Live MRED data, refreshed daily. The numbers below tell you what this market is doing today, not what Zillow's algorithm thinks it might be doing six weeks from now.
Typical list price
$729,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$300,000
Homes for sale right now
1
Avg time on market
15 days
Sold in the last year
11
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period July 31, 2025 through July 31, 2026. Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC does not guarantee nor is it in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
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