The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon called this house the "Skinny House". Better known around here as the ICONIC "PIE HOUSE"! Literally it is shaped like a piece of PIE! This 2 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home feels much larger than it appears. The 2nd floor host a large bedroom, full bath and Laundry area. The Basement can be used as 2nd bedroom or office as it has a closet and full bath. The creative design has the powder room on the 1st floor in the narrow end of the home and the walk in closet on the 2nd floor. You'll be amazed at how open and spacious the living, dining and kitchen areas feel. There is a Foyer area and 2 hall closets on the main level: one at the front door and one at the back door. The 9 foot ceilings and many windows make the space feel larger and brighter. The 1600 square feet of living space includes a fully finished basement with great ceiling height. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and room for an island. Professionally landscaped front and side yards. Paver brick walkway and driveway. Exterior parking for 4 cars on the parking pad. Convenient location close to downtown Deerfield including shops, restaurants, Whole Foods, the Metra train station, parks and more. Roof and Water Heater were replaced in 2013. Dishwasher, Washer and Dryer were replaced in 2018. Sump Pump/Battery, Furnace and A/C were replaced in 2019. Refrigerator, freezer and Microwave were replaced in 2022
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
3,920 sq ftLot Size
$278Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Ted Pickus• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Listed by Lisa Schulkin• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Beth Wexler• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Live in Deerfield's famous "Pie House" which has been featured on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Chicago Tribune and media from around the world. This iconic 2 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home on a corner lot is much larger than it appears with its incredibly smart design so that only the powder room and closets are in the narrow end of the home. Makes a fantastic condo or townhome alternative (yet you don't have to share any walls with a neighbor) and has over 1600 square feet of living space including a fully finished basement with great ceiling height. With tons of natural light, this home oozes charm and character. The main level has a formal foyer with two coat closets (one by the front door and one by the back door), oversized windows with transoms and roman shades which looks out over the front and back yards, a cozy living room, a large dining area that easily fits a table for 8 and a spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances and plenty of room for an island. This level also features a powder room and hardwood floors throughout plus 9 foot ceilings giving it a spacious and airy feeling. Upstairs is a huge primary bedroom that easily fits a king sized bed, large nightstands and several dressers as well as a spacious primary bathroom with dual sinks and a huge walk in closet. This level also has another large closet in the hallway and 2nd floor laundry. Downstairs in the lower level is another large bedroom which easily fits a king sized bed and features a large wall of closets plus an ensuite bathroom. This level also has two large storage areas and high ceilings. Tons of storage throughout the home including two coat closets, a linen closet, outdoor sheds, and more. Outside is a large patio area, perfect for entertaining plus a spacious front and side yard. Many upgrades and improvements including newer roof, AC, furnace, dishwasher, washer/dryer, sump pump, and battery back up. Professionally landscaped front and side yards. Paver brick walkway and driveway. Exterior parking for 4 cars on the parking pad. Perfect for an investment property, first time home owner, empty nester looking to downsize, or as an in-town to visit nearby relatives. Amazing location. Walk to downtown Deerfield including shops, restaurants, Whole Foods, the Metra, parks and more. This is a must see! Much bigger than it looks on the outside or in photos!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10742079
Aug 6, 2020
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$260,000
$163/sq ft
Jun 20, 2020
Pending (Contingent)
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Jun 10, 2020
Listed (New)
$269,900
$169/sq ft
+9
YOU CAN NOW OWN DEERFIELD'S FAMOUS "PIE HOUSE"! NEW PRICE OF $269,900. THIS ICONIC HOME IS LARGER THAN APPEARS, WITH OVER 1600 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING SPACE INCLUDING THE FINISHED BASEMENT. GREAT ALTERNATIVE TO A CONDO OR TOWNHOME. GOOD NATURAL LIGHT WITH LOTS OF CHARACTER. THIS TWO BEDROOM (INC. ONE IN THE BASEMENT), TWO AND A HALF BATH HOME HAS PLENTY TO OFFER! OPEN FLOOR PLAN ON MAIN LEVEL WITH HARDWOOD FLOORS. TONS OF UPGRADES AND IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING NEWER ROOF, A/C, FURNACE, OUTDOOR SHED, DISHWASHER, WASHER/DRYER, SUMP PUMP AND BACK UP BATTERY. PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED, PAVER BRICK WALKWAY. PERFECT FOR AN INVESTMENT PROPERTY, FIRST TIME HOME OWNER, OR EMPTY NESTER LOOKING TO DOWNSIZE. FANTASTIC LOCATION CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN DEERFIELD SHOPS/RESTAURANTS, METRA TRAIN, AND MULTIPLE PARKS.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10616040
Jun 10, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Jan 22, 2020
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10358576
Jan 1, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Jul 16, 2019
Price Changed
*
Jun 3, 2019
Price Changed
*
Apr 26, 2019
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06479081
Oct 25, 2007
Sold (MLS)
$284,441
$178/sq ft
Sep 17, 2007
Listing Removed
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Apr 14, 2007
Listed
$285,000
$178/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,855 (+7.8%)
$21,264 + $83,570
$104,834
2024
$8,214 (+2.5%)
$21,264 + $83,570
$104,834
2023
$8,014 (−6.6%)
$19,691 + $77,390
$97,081
2022
$8,585 (+6.1%)
$18,897 + $74,271
$93,168
2021
$8,089 (+3.9%)
$20,297 + $76,330
$96,627
2020
$7,785 (+2.4%)
$19,569 + $73,592
$93,161
2019
$7,605 (+6.9%)
$19,577 + $73,622
$93,199
2018
$7,115 (+1.6%)
$20,749 + $69,598
$90,347
2017
$7,000 (+3.0%)
$20,749 + $69,598
$90,347
2016
$6,798 (+2.3%)
$20,683 + $69,376
$90,059
2015
$6,646 (+3.8%)
$19,901 + $66,753
$86,654
2013
$6,404 (+2.3%)
$22,157 + $55,504
$77,661
2012
$6,259 (+2.5%)
$22,456 + $56,252
$78,708
2011
$6,109 (+1.3%)
$23,563 + $59,026
$82,589
2010
$6,032 (+4.8%)
$25,871 + $65,204
$91,075
2008
$5,753
$27,411 + $69,087
$96,498
2007
$5,754
$27,285 + $74,439
$101,724
Tax history for 970 Chestnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,855 (+7.8%)
$21,264 + $83,570
$104,834
2024
$8,214 (+2.5%)
$21,264 + $83,570
$104,834
2023
$8,014 (−6.6%)
$19,691 + $77,390
$97,081
2022
$8,585 (+6.1%)
$18,897 + $74,271
$93,168
2021
$8,089 (+3.9%)
$20,297 + $76,330
$96,627
2020
$7,785 (+2.4%)
$19,569 + $73,592
$93,161
2019
$7,605 (+6.9%)
$19,577 + $73,622
$93,199
2018
$7,115 (+1.6%)
$20,749 + $69,598
$90,347
2017
$7,000 (+3.0%)
$20,749 + $69,598
$90,347
2016
$6,798 (+2.3%)
$20,683 + $69,376
$90,059
2015
$6,646 (+3.8%)
$19,901 + $66,753
$86,654
2013
$6,404 (+2.3%)
$22,157 + $55,504
$77,661
2012
$6,259 (+2.5%)
$22,456 + $56,252
$78,708
2011
$6,109 (+1.3%)
$23,563 + $59,026
$82,589
2010
$6,032 (+4.8%)
$25,871 + $65,204
$91,075
2008
$5,753
$27,411 + $69,087
$96,498
2007
$5,754
$27,285 + $74,439
$101,724
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
20 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
4,373 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,622
Year built
2003
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
16-29-419-014
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
R-3
Single-Family Residence District
The R-3 Single-Family Residence District is intended to provide for a suburban environment of single-family residences at the highest density permitted for such development in the Village. To protect the character of this district, all non-residential uses are prohibited except for special uses as permitted in Article 4.03-C.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Parking (Total): 4
Parking On-Site: Yes
Parking Features: Driveway
Parking: Space/s
Parking Ownership: N/A
Driveway: Brick,Side Drive
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bath Amenities: Double Sink
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 1
# of Bedrooms Possible: 2
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
Room Information
Room Type: Walk In Closet
Level: Second
Dimensions: 8 x 5
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Storage
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 14 x 5
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 16 x 12
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 6
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 10
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Second
Dimensions: 6 x 3
Flooring: Porcelain Tile
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 10
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 19 x 15
Window Treatments: Blinds
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: Full
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Finished
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet