Beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 3.1-bath home on a charming, tree-lined street in desirable Highland Park. This move-in ready residence features an updated kitchen with ample cabinetry and seamless flow into the main living and dining areas, ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace, a separate family room, and a light-filled sunroom offer multiple flexible living spaces. Beautiful hardwood floors run throughout, enhancing the home's warmth and character. All bathrooms have been tastefully updated with modern finishes. The primary suite includes a private deck-perfect for morning coffee or relaxing outdoors. Generously sized bedrooms, great natural light, and a functional layout complete the interior. Enjoy a private backyard setting and convenient location near parks, top-rated schools, train, shopping, dining, and Lake Michigan.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
$420Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Emily Destefano• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Laura Meier• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Est. $5,331 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 179 Pierce Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12612418
Jul 1, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$1,050,000
$420/sq ft
May 6, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Public Records
Jul 10, 2000
Sold
$560,000
$224/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1988
Sold
$260,000
$104/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,744 (+5.4%)
$79,262 + $201,259
$280,521
2024
$21,580 (+6.8%)
$79,262 + $201,259
$280,521
2023
$20,211 (+16.1%)
$74,726 + $189,742
$264,468
2022
$17,402 (+8.5%)
$67,357 + $171,031
$238,388
2021
$16,039 (+3.3%)
$73,996 + $125,249
$199,245
2020
$15,519 (+3.5%)
$71,528 + $121,072
$192,600
2019
$14,997 (−15.2%)
$71,193 + $120,506
$191,699
2018
$17,682 (+3.2%)
$77,948 + $156,574
$234,522
2017
$17,138 (+3.7%)
$77,948 + $156,574
$234,522
2016
$16,521 (+3.2%)
$77,499 + $155,671
$233,170
2015
$16,009 (+5.5%)
$73,780 + $148,202
$221,982
2013
$15,174 (+2.8%)
$61,038 + $130,264
$191,302
2012
$14,761 (−11.1%)
$62,621 + $133,643
$196,264
2011
$16,603 (+7.6%)
$66,290 + $162,106
$228,396
2010
$15,423 (+2.6%)
$86,377 + $154,143
$240,520
2008
$15,028 (+9.3%)
$91,540 + $163,356
$254,896
2007
$13,752
$88,272 + $157,524
$245,796
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,673 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1984
Sq. Ft.
2,929
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
16-36-413-002
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 Garage Spaces: 1
# of Parking (Total): 1
Parking Features: Other, Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage