Tons of charm and character in this move in ready home which is literally across the street from Braeside Elementary School. Gorgeous original wood molding thru out, front leaded glass bay window, arched openings and crystal doorknobs accentuate the delight of this home. Large Living room with fireplace and bay window adjacent to big dining room. Cozy 4 season family room looking out over beautifully landscaped back yard. Extensive landscaping includes 20 new trees, 6000 crocus bulbs, 600 daffodil bulbs and paver patio with built in grill and fire pit. 4 generous sized bedrooms upstairs with 2 full baths. Adorable built in window bench across from BONUS full set of stairs leading up to huge tall attic, waiting to be finished or can be used for storage. New finished basement with full bath and bedroom/exercise room plus recreation area. 2 car attached garage with additional room for bikes, toys ect. .. Mudroom leading in home from garage. Owners have completed MANY improvements in the last 5 years that they have lived there, list upon request.
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$519Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Ted Pickus• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Listed by Lisa Schulkin• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Picture perfect Tudor just across the street from Braeside Elementary School and close to train, Ravinia Festival, Botanic Gardens and downtown Ravinia. Original details throughout incl: hardwood floors, solid core doors, crystal doorknobs, moldings, leaded glass windows. Wonderful floor plan. Kitchen w/granite countertops and SS appliances opens to large formal DR. Spacious LR w/wood-burning fireplace. Cozy FR opens to huge backyard boasting gorgeous brick paver patio w/built in gas grill, fire pit, bar & refrigerator. Mudroom off 2 car attached garage. Spacious 2nd level boasts large bedrooms w/great closet space; en-suite master w/updated bathroom; built in bookshelves; reading nook. Walk-up unfinished attic has newer skylights & would be the perfect additional bedroom, office or play space when finished out. Underground sprinkler & security systems. Newer roof, boiler, hot water heater,garage doors, paver driveway..many updates-see list of improvements under Additional Info.
Public Records
Mar 21, 2001
Sold
$650,000
$267/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 7, 2000
Sold
$675,000
$277/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1989
Sold
$450,000
$185/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,563 (+5.4%)
$106,592 + $135,806
$242,398
2024
$18,555 (+6.8%)
$106,592 + $135,806
$242,398
2023
$17,369 (+2.0%)
$100,492 + $128,034
$228,526
2022
$17,034 (+8.5%)
$90,582 + $115,408
$205,990
2021
$15,698 (+3.3%)
$99,509 + $95,641
$195,150
2020
$15,190 (+3.5%)
$96,190 + $92,451
$188,641
2019
$14,679 (−13.4%)
$95,740 + $92,019
$187,759
2018
$16,953 (+3.2%)
$104,825 + $120,269
$225,094
2017
$16,431 (+3.7%)
$104,825 + $120,269
$225,094
2016
$15,839 (+3.2%)
$104,221 + $119,575
$223,796
2015
$15,346 (+6.2%)
$99,220 + $113,838
$213,058
2013
$14,446 (+2.8%)
$82,083 + $100,331
$182,414
2012
$14,054 (−6.1%)
$84,213 + $102,933
$187,146
2011
$14,963 (+2.7%)
$89,147 + $124,854
$214,001
2010
$14,576 (+2.6%)
$116,160 + $111,474
$227,634
2008
$14,204 (+2.3%)
$123,103 + $118,137
$241,240
2007
$13,885
$118,707 + $129,429
$248,136
Tax history for 149 Pierce Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,563 (+5.4%)
$106,592 + $135,806
$242,398
2024
$18,555 (+6.8%)
$106,592 + $135,806
$242,398
2023
$17,369 (+2.0%)
$100,492 + $128,034
$228,526
2022
$17,034 (+8.5%)
$90,582 + $115,408
$205,990
2021
$15,698 (+3.3%)
$99,509 + $95,641
$195,150
2020
$15,190 (+3.5%)
$96,190 + $92,451
$188,641
2019
$14,679 (−13.4%)
$95,740 + $92,019
$187,759
2018
$16,953 (+3.2%)
$104,825 + $120,269
$225,094
2017
$16,431 (+3.7%)
$104,825 + $120,269
$225,094
2016
$15,839 (+3.2%)
$104,221 + $119,575
$223,796
2015
$15,346 (+6.2%)
$99,220 + $113,838
$213,058
2013
$14,446 (+2.8%)
$82,083 + $100,331
$182,414
2012
$14,054 (−6.1%)
$84,213 + $102,933
$187,146
2011
$14,963 (+2.7%)
$89,147 + $124,854
$214,001
2010
$14,576 (+2.6%)
$116,160 + $111,474
$227,634
2008
$14,204 (+2.3%)
$123,103 + $118,137
$241,240
2007
$13,885
$118,707 + $129,429
$248,136
*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
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
1.75
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
1952
Sq. Ft.
3,250
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
16-36-413-005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
R5
Moderate Density Residential District
This zoning district provides for moderate density residential and normal accessory uses. It is not intended to allow commercial, industrial, governmental, recreational, or like uses in this district; however, certain facilities required to serve educational, religious, or other needs of the area may be allowed within the district as conditional uses subject to restrictions intended to preserve and protect the residential character.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Golf related
Park & open space
Sep 30, 2025 • Final
Accessory structure - fence
Remove and replace an existing fence.
ADU
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