Opportunity to Renovate this Classic Southern Colonial Home on nearly 1 Acre Lot in Premier Location. All Brick 5000 Sq ft Home! Charming Moldings and Character throughout. Two Story Entry with Bridal Staircase. Spacious Living and Dining Rooms with 9' Ceilings. Giant Family Room with Coffered 10' Ceiling. 4 Generously sized Bedrooms Upstairs w/ 3 Full Baths. Large Basement w/ Full bath. 3 Zone HVAC. Beautiful (. 86 acre) Lot with Mature Trees. Amazing location near the forest preserve and both the Glen View Club and North Shore Country Club. Close to town and in award winning school districts. Needs rehab but has a ton of potential for a magnificent home! Value is in the land. As-is.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.86 acresLot Size
$412Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Jennifer Mills• Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
Listed by Aaron Share• Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
Bought with Pam MacPherson• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Spectacular colonial home on large lot in prestigious East Glenview neighborhood. Two story entry with bridal staircase. Spacious living room with fireplace. Elegant dining room. Charming library with wood paneling and fireplace. Fantastic family room with wood tray ceiling, wet bar and french doors to patio. Great first floor mud room. Master bedroom with fireplace, well appointed en suite bathroom, walk in closet and second floor laundry. All bedrooms are generous sized. Beautiful yard and brick patio. Amazing location near the forest preserve and both the Glen View Club and North Shore Country Club. Close to town and in award winning school districts.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07056638
Apr 21, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Feb 12, 2009
Price Changed
*
Jan 28, 2009
Price Changed
*
Oct 23, 2008
Listed
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$23,644 (+2.9%)
$45,033 + $63,967
$109,000
2022
$22,969 (−16.4%)
$45,033 + $63,967
$109,000
2021
$27,483 (+1.2%)
$23,455 + $85,545
$109,000
2020
$27,170 (−11.8%)
$23,455 + $85,545
$109,000
2019
$30,790 (−6.4%)
$23,455 + $125,196
$148,651
2018
$32,889 (+2.6%)
$19,702 + $124,543
$144,245
2017
$32,053 (+4.9%)
$19,702 + $124,543
$144,245
2016
$30,548 (+7.2%)
$19,702 + $124,543
$144,245
2015
$28,493 (+1.8%)
$16,887 + $103,050
$119,937
2014
$28,000 (+3.1%)
$16,887 + $103,050
$119,937
2013
$27,165 (+0.4%)
$16,887 + $103,050
$119,937
2012
$27,062 (+4.4%)
$19,702 + $110,146
$129,848
2011
$25,920 (+4.6%)
$19,702 + $110,146
$129,848
2010
$24,784 (+1.7%)
$19,702 + $110,146
$129,848
2009
$24,359 (+1.0%)
$20,640 + $125,101
$145,741
2008
$24,122 (+4.8%)
$33,024 + $132,592
$165,616
2007
$23,021
$33,024 + $132,592
$165,616
Tax history for 859 Central Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$23,644 (+2.9%)
$45,033 + $63,967
$109,000
2022
$22,969 (−16.4%)
$45,033 + $63,967
$109,000
2021
$27,483 (+1.2%)
$23,455 + $85,545
$109,000
2020
$27,170 (−11.8%)
$23,455 + $85,545
$109,000
2019
$30,790 (−6.4%)
$23,455 + $125,196
$148,651
2018
$32,889 (+2.6%)
$19,702 + $124,543
$144,245
2017
$32,053 (+4.9%)
$19,702 + $124,543
$144,245
2016
$30,548 (+7.2%)
$19,702 + $124,543
$144,245
2015
$28,493 (+1.8%)
$16,887 + $103,050
$119,937
2014
$28,000 (+3.1%)
$16,887 + $103,050
$119,937
2013
$27,165 (+0.4%)
$16,887 + $103,050
$119,937
2012
$27,062 (+4.4%)
$19,702 + $110,146
$129,848
2011
$25,920 (+4.6%)
$19,702 + $110,146
$129,848
2010
$24,784 (+1.7%)
$19,702 + $110,146
$129,848
2009
$24,359 (+1.0%)
$20,640 + $125,101
$145,741
2008
$24,122 (+4.8%)
$33,024 + $132,592
$165,616
2007
$23,021
$33,024 + $132,592
$165,616
*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
6
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.86 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,953
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
10081000180000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 2026.
R-2
Residential District
A district designed for single-family dwellings at a density not exceeding two dwelling units per acre, specifically not less than 21,780 square feet per dwelling unit.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Parking
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 4
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 18X15
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 15X12
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 14X11
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 24X15
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Master Bath
Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
Bathroom(s) in Basement
Living Room Information
Size: 26X17
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Family Room Information
Size: 34X24
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 17X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Kitchen Information
Size: 22X11
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Laundry Room Information
Size: 6X5
On 2nd Level
Additional Rooms Information
Study, Utility Room-Lower Level, Game Room, Storage Room, Foyer, Walk-In Closet, Recreation Room, Other
Full Basement
Partially Finished Basement
Additional Room #1 Information
Study
Size: 12X10
On Main Level
Additional Room #2 Information
Utility Room-Lower Level
Size: 13X11
In Basement
Additional Room #5 Information
Game Room
Size: 25X17
In Basement
Additional Room #6 Information
Storage
Size: 14X13
In Basement
Additional Room #7 Information
Foyer
Size: 14X10
On Main Level
Additional Room #8 Information
Walk-in Closet
Size: 19X9
On 2nd Level
Additional Room #9 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 29X24
In Basement
Additional Room #10 Information
Other
Size: 14X7
In Basement
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 5
In Family Room, In Living Room, In Master Bedroom, In Basement, Other Fireplace Location (See Remarks)
Interior Features
Wet Bar, Hardwood Flooring, Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Zoned Heating
Central Air Conditioning, Zoned Air Conditioning
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978
Age: 61-70 Years
Brick Exterior
Property Features
Brick Paver Patio
Lot Information
Dimensions: 134X280
.50-.99 Acre
Mature Trees
Property Information
# of Rooms: 11
Ownership: Fee Simple
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
Parcel Identification Number: 10081000180000
Financial
Financial Information
Tax: $32,889.01
Tax Year: 2018
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Public
Sewer (Public)
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Lyon Elementary School
Alternate Elementary School: Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
Elementary School District: 34
Junior High: Springman Middle School
Junior High District: 34
High School: Glenbrook South High School
High School District: 225
Location Information
Township: Niles
Corporate Limits: Glenview
Directions: Glenview Rd to Wagner (south) to Central (east) to 859
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,953
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.86 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 10081000180000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 11, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: No
Seller Concessions: No
Around this home
Schools
Lyon Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 1.3mi
Springman Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
7/10
Glenbrook South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Glenview, IL • 60025
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
3.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.94M – $2.35M
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