Stunning French Country home in East Braeside featuring authentic architectural details, and all the conveniences and updates for modern living. Enjoy a spectacular newly landscaped, fully-fenced garden with an entertainment "room" Bluestone patio, a spectacular gas fireplace, and romantic outdoor lighting (2021). Make masterful meals in the cook's kitchen with all high-end appliances, including a Thermador 6-burner & grill stove top, Thermador double ovens, Sub-Zero Fridge, two dishwashers, a pastry making Marble slab, and ample cabinet and counter space. The Luxurious Master wing features a vaulted ceiling, private gas fireplace, two walk-in closets, and just added in 2020: a large, Zen Master bath with a deep stand-alone soaking tub and separate steam shower. A convenient laundry closet is on the second level - with a brand new washer & dryer. (There is also a laundry room in the basement.) Striking, beamed ceilings and separate fireplaces, are showcased in both of the spacious Living and Family rooms. Two additional bedrooms are en suite. The one in the lower level is ideal for a nanny, guests, in-laws or teenagers! A private elevator serves all three levels of the home, and a whole house generator will enable you to carry on despite a power outage. And no roof worries, the cedar shake roof with copper flashing is brand new and under warranty. The icing on this cake is the location. It's within steps of Ravinia Music Festival, the Metra Station, Braeside elementary, and offers easy access to the Edens freeway, the famous Chicago Botanic Gardens and the Lake. It's approx. 30 minutes to O'Hare International Airport.
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
10,463 sq ftLot Size
$526Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Marissa Hopkins• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Debbie Scully• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Home is located across from Braeside Elementary. Home has been updated in recent years. Primary suite is beautifully redone. Front & rear yard is professionally landscaped. Rear yard has shuffle board court, bluestone patio, privacy wall, landscape...
lighting. Blocks to lakefront.
4 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Adrienne Sassaman
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 159 Pierce Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11359351
Jun 15, 2022
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$1,305,000
$435/sq ft
Apr 11, 2022
Pending
—
Apr 4, 2022
Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)
—
Mar 30, 2022
Listed (Active)
$1,100,000
$367/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08149641
Oct 10, 2012
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$726,000
$242/sq ft
Oct 2, 2012
Pending
—
Sep 12, 2012
Contingent
—
Aug 31, 2012
Listed (New)
$769,000
$256/sq ft
+5
EAST BRAESIDE BRICK UPDATED & EXPANDED HOME W/ LARGE FENCED YARD & 2 CAR ATTACHEDGARAGE. TWO MASTER SUITES ON 2ND LEVEL, ONE WITH 2 WALK-INS, FIREPLACE, & LARGE BATH. SEPARATE LR W/FP & DR, FR W/ GAS FIREPLACE & COMPUTER ROOM ALCOVE. KITCHEN W/ ISLAND, CHERRY CABINETRY,SS APPLIANCES INCLUDING 2 MIELE DW ,3 OVENS, SUB-ZERO FRIDGE. LAUNDRY HOOK UP ON 2ND LEVEL.WHOLE HOUSE GENERATOR & ELEVATOR.NEAR SCHOOL & TRAIN.
Public Records
Aug 1, 1991
Sold
$331,000
$110/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,901 (+5.2%)
$95,650 + $190,729
$286,379
2024
$22,717 (+18.0%)
$95,650 + $190,729
$286,379
2023
$19,248 (−2.0%)
$90,176 + $179,814
$269,990
2022
$19,646 (+8.5%)
$81,284 + $162,082
$243,366
2021
$18,109 (+3.3%)
$89,296 + $159,530
$248,826
2020
$17,523 (+3.5%)
$86,318 + $154,210
$240,528
2019
$16,932 (−21.7%)
$85,914 + $129,756
$215,670
2018
$21,612 (+3.2%)
$94,065 + $191,241
$285,306
2017
$20,948 (+3.7%)
$94,065 + $191,241
$285,306
2016
$20,199 (+4.3%)
$93,523 + $190,138
$283,661
2015
$19,369 (+5.6%)
$89,036 + $181,015
$270,051
2013
$18,349 (+7.3%)
$73,659 + $156,424
$230,083
2012
$17,107 (−10.9%)
$75,570 + $150,951
$226,521
2011
$19,191 (+7.3%)
$79,997 + $183,098
$263,095
2010
$17,882 (+2.6%)
$104,238 + $173,684
$277,922
2008
$17,422 (+9.3%)
$110,468 + $184,065
$294,533
2007
$15,935
$106,524 + $177,493
$284,017
Tax history for 159 Pierce Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,901 (+5.2%)
$95,650 + $190,729
$286,379
2024
$22,717 (+18.0%)
$95,650 + $190,729
$286,379
2023
$19,248 (−2.0%)
$90,176 + $179,814
$269,990
2022
$19,646 (+8.5%)
$81,284 + $162,082
$243,366
2021
$18,109 (+3.3%)
$89,296 + $159,530
$248,826
2020
$17,523 (+3.5%)
$86,318 + $154,210
$240,528
2019
$16,932 (−21.7%)
$85,914 + $129,756
$215,670
2018
$21,612 (+3.2%)
$94,065 + $191,241
$285,306
2017
$20,948 (+3.7%)
$94,065 + $191,241
$285,306
2016
$20,199 (+4.3%)
$93,523 + $190,138
$283,661
2015
$19,369 (+5.6%)
$89,036 + $181,015
$270,051
2013
$18,349 (+7.3%)
$73,659 + $156,424
$230,083
2012
$17,107 (−10.9%)
$75,570 + $150,951
$226,521
2011
$19,191 (+7.3%)
$79,997 + $183,098
$263,095
2010
$17,882 (+2.6%)
$104,238 + $173,684
$277,922
2008
$17,422 (+9.3%)
$110,468 + $184,065
$294,533
2007
$15,935
$106,524 + $177,493
$284,017
*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
—
Baths
3.5
Stories
1.75
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,463 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1979
Sq. Ft.
3,941
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
16-36-413-004
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Driveway: Asphalt
Interior
Virtual Tour
Additional Media Type 1: 3D Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub