Gurnee · Lake County · IL
Homes for sale in
Pembrook.
- Active listings
- 1
- Median list
- $270K
- Avg time on market
- 7 days
- Sold · last year
- 22
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About the community
A mixed, attainable pocket of north Gurnee.
Pembrook is an established residential community on the north side of Gurnee, north of Grand Avenue and east of Dilleys Road, built out mostly across the 1970s and 1980s. It is unusual for a single named community in that it blends detached single-family houses with attached townhomes and condominiums, which makes it one of the more attainable entry points into the Warren Township area. The character is quiet and mature: tree-lined interior streets, sidewalks, and a wide mix of home sizes, with everyday shopping and two of the region's biggest attractions, Gurnee Mills and Six Flags Great America, just minutes away.
At a glance
Mixed housing types
Detached single-family homes alongside attached townhomes and condominiums in one community.
A range of sizes
From compact two-bedroom attached units up to larger four-bedroom detached homes.
Section-by-section HOA
No single community HOA; many detached homes have no dues, attached sections have their own associations.
Warren Township HS 121
All students feed Warren Township High School District 121; elementary is split between two districts.
Gurnee Mills nearby
The Gurnee Mills outlet mall and the Grand Avenue retail corridor are a short drive.
Six Flags in the backyard
Six Flags Great America and its water park sit just off Grand Avenue nearby.
Mature, established streets
Grown trees, sidewalks, and quiet interior lanes typical of a settled 1970s and 1980s neighborhood.
What’s close
Pembrook sits in north Gurnee just off Grand Avenue (Route 132), the area's main retail and travel spine, with quick access west toward I-94 and Route 41.
- Shopping
- The Grand Avenue corridor and the Gurnee Mills outlet mall are minutes away for everyday and value retail.
- Recreation
- Gurnee Park District parks, trails, and facilities, plus Six Flags Great America nearby.
- Hospital
- Advocate immediate-care and outpatient facilities on Hunt Club Road in Gurnee, with the full-service Advocate Condell Medical Center in nearby Libertyville.
- Highway
- Interstate 94 (Tri-State Tollway) and Route 41 for the trip toward Chicago and Milwaukee, reached via Grand Avenue.
- Train
- Gurnee has no Metra station; the nearest rail is Metra's North Central Service, boarded in the Grayslake area.
- Schools
- Warren Township High School District 121 for all homes; elementary is split between Gurnee SD 56 and Woodland CCSD 50, so confirm by address.
What it’s actually like to live here
Pembrook offers one of Gurnee's more flexible front doors. Because the community mixes condos, townhomes, and detached houses of varying sizes, it draws first-time buyers, downsizers, and growing families alike, sometimes within the same few blocks. The setting is mature and residential, with established trees and quiet interior streets, and the attached-home sections add shared amenities like a pool and tennis for residents in those associations. Day-to-day life leans on Grand Avenue, where groceries, services, and major retail are minutes away.
The location is a genuine draw and an honest tradeoff at the same time. Living near two of the Midwest's busiest attractions means Gurnee Mills and Six Flags are essentially in the neighborhood's backyard, but it also means seasonal traffic on Grand Avenue and Route 132, especially on summer weekends and event days. Commuters should note there is no Metra station in Gurnee, so a trip downtown by rail means driving to a station in the Grayslake area or heading to I-94.
Two structural quirks shape the buying decision here. First, there is no single Pembrook HOA, so what you owe monthly, from nothing on many detached homes to a few hundred dollars on attached units, depends entirely on which part of the community you buy in. Second, the elementary school assignment can differ house to house because Pembrook spans two districts. Neither is a drawback so much as a reason to verify the specifics for your exact address early in the search, along with the age-related condition of homes that now date back forty to fifty years.
Market trends
Why this market moves the way it does
Pembrook trades as one of the more attainable options in the Gurnee and Warren Township area, and value here turns on home type and condition as much as on the address. The detached homes sit at the upper end of the community's range, while the attached townhomes and condos anchor the affordable end, so buyers should compare like with like within the neighborhood.
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
- Detached houses command a premium over the attached townhomes and condos, so the community spans a wide price band.
- Condition and updates
- Homes date to the 1970s and 1980s, so updated houses hold value while those with original kitchens, roofs, and systems lag.
- HOA structure
- Detached homes with no dues appeal to buyers avoiding monthly assessments; attached units trade on the value of their shared amenities.
- Location convenience
- Proximity to Grand Avenue retail, Gurnee Mills, and I-94 supports steady demand at this price point.
Real talk
Who shouldn’t buy here
Here is the honest version before you tour.
There is no single HOA, so your monthly cost depends on exactly which home you buy. Many detached homes carry no dues at all, while townhome and condo sections have their own associations with monthly assessments. Confirm the dues and what they cover for the specific unit in the resale documents rather than assuming.
Lake County and Gurnee run above national norms on property taxes, generally in the low-to-high 2 percent effective-rate range, so pull the actual tax history for the specific home rather than estimating. Your bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, and which taxing bodies, including two possible school districts, apply to the parcel.
These are homes that now date back forty to fifty years, so condition varies widely, and some carry original systems. Budget for age-related updates and inspect accordingly. Also confirm the elementary and middle school assignment for the exact address, because Pembrook sits across the Gurnee SD 56 and Woodland CCSD 50 boundary.
One piece of advice
“Pembrook is one of the more attainable ways into Gurnee, with a mix of detached homes, townhomes, and condos and the convenience of Grand Avenue, Gurnee Mills, and I-94 close by. Just confirm the HOA situation for the specific home, because it ranges from nothing to a few hundred a month, pull the real Lake County tax history, verify the elementary district for the exact address, and buy the home on its own condition given its age. Do that and it is a lot of location for the money.”
The questions buyers actually ask
Pembrook FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Pembrook. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- townhomes and condos are $300 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Pembrook has no single community-wide HOA. Most detached single-family homes carry no monthly dues, while the townhome and condominium sections are governed by their own associations with monthly assessments reported roughly in the $200 to $500 range, typically covering common-area and grounds maintenance, snow removal on shared drives and walks, master insurance on common elements, and shared amenities. Confirm the exact dues and what they cover for the specific unit with the governing association before you write an offer.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $5,500 – $8,500 per year, depending on home size and value. Lake County assessor records are the source of truth. Happy to pull a specific bill on any home you're considering.
- 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.
- Does Pembrook have a homeowners association, and what are the dues?
- There is no single community-wide HOA. Many detached single-family homes carry no monthly dues, while the townhome and condominium sections have their own associations with monthly assessments reported roughly in the $200 to $500 range depending on the section. Confirm the exact dues and what they cover for the specific unit with the association before you buy.
- What school district is Pembrook in?
- It depends on the address. Pembrook spans two elementary and middle districts, Gurnee School District 56 and Woodland CCSD 50, and all students feed Warren Township High School District 121 for high school. Because the community sits across a district boundary, confirm the assigned elementary and middle school for the specific home with the districts.
- What kinds of homes are in Pembrook, and when were they built?
- Pembrook is a mixed community of detached single-family houses, townhomes, and condominiums, in a wide range of sizes from compact two-bedroom attached units to larger four-bedroom detached homes. Most were built across the 1970s and 1980s, so the neighborhood is mature and home condition varies a lot from house to house.
- What do homes cost and how is the market?
- Pembrook is one of the more attainable communities in the Gurnee and Warren Township area, with detached homes at the upper end of its range and attached units at the lower end. Pricing shifts with the market, so check the live Market snapshot on this page for current listings, recent sales, and market pace rather than a fixed number.
- How are the property taxes?
- Lake County and Gurnee run above the national average, generally in the low-to-high 2 percent effective-rate range. Your exact bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, and which taxing bodies apply to the parcel, so verify the current figure for a specific address with the Lake County Treasurer.
- Can I take the train to Chicago from Pembrook?
- Not from Gurnee directly, since there is no Metra station in the village. The closest option is Metra's North Central Service into Chicago Union Station, boarded in the nearby Grayslake area. Many residents also drive to Interstate 94 for the commute.
- Who is the real estate agent for Pembrook?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Pembrook 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 Pembrook 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 Pembrook
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
Pembrook, 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
$270,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$225,000
Homes for sale right now
1
Avg time on market
7 days
Sold in the last year
22
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 7, 2025 through August 7, 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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