Welcome to 142 Akenside Road, this stunning five bedroom, 4.1 bathroom home highlights a host of spectacular amenities, both inside and out. The interior features an abundance of intricate and unique details and a combination of modern and colonial-style designs. Throughout the home you'll find beautiful refinished hardwood floors, wainscotting and crown molding for a touch of elegance and many large windows that provide plenty of natural light to fill the home with warmth. Upon entering you'll instantly be delighted by the extraordinary living room. Offering coffered ceilings, the first of four wood burning fireplaces, a beautiful mantle and built-in arched bookcases. The formal dining room is spacious and flows right into the kitchen and breakfast nook, perfect for entertaining. The chef's kitchen boasts an array of features including a breakfast bar, stainless steel sub zero fridge, ample counter and cabinet space, along with ample built in storage. In the family room you'll enjoy many cozy nights by the fireplace or head out back and appreciate the luscious mature trees and enormous backyard on the spacious deck. The office adjacent to the family room is sophisticated and classical with elegant built-in book cases, a fireplace, and abundant storage. Heading upstairs the primary suite is the perfect spot for relaxation, complete with a fireplace, dual closets and a luxurious ensuite bathroom. Completing the upstairs are four more bedrooms, two of which share a spacious jack n jill bathroom with a checkered black and white tile floor. The basement offers a large rec room along with a full bathroom, laundry room, storage room and to top it all off a wine cellar that will delight any oenophile. Other amazing features of this property include a wet bar, high ceilings, two new hot water heaters in 2021, new roof in 2017, beautiful landscaping, an oversized three car garage, one of which is tandem, and so much more! Conveniently located nearby schools, nature preserves, Brookfield Zoo and many shopping and dining options. 142 Akenside is the perfect place to call home!
Single-familyProperty Type
0.36 acresLot Size
$280Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Lyn Harvie• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Anne Dominick• Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Est. $4,466 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 142 Akenside Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12687272
Jul 6, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$1,260,000
$280/sq ft
Jun 24, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
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Jan 14, 2026
Listed (Active)
$1,300,000
$289/sq ft
MRED #12072970
Jun 13, 2024
Rental Removed
$7,000
$2/sq ft
Jun 3, 2024
Listed for Rent
$7,000
$2/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12023734
Jun 13, 2024
Listing Removed
—
May 2, 2024
Listed (Active)
*
Public Records
Jul 14, 2004
Sold
$1,200,000
$267/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 26, 1994
Sold
$407,000
$90/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 30, 1989
Sold
$318,000
$71/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 1, 1986
Sold
$220,000
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$23,572 (+12.4%)
$11,350 + $65,650
$77,000
2022
$20,966 (+3.9%)
$9,931 + $48,227
$58,158
2021
$20,179 (+3.0%)
$9,931 + $48,227
$58,158
2020
$19,599 (+1.9%)
$9,931 + $48,227
$58,158
2019
$19,235 (+3.0%)
$9,080 + $49,001
$58,081
2018
$18,668 (+3.2%)
$9,080 + $49,001
$58,081
2017
$18,083 (+6.8%)
$9,080 + $49,001
$58,081
2016
$16,937 (+2.6%)
$7,945 + $42,646
$50,591
2015
$16,505 (+1.6%)
$7,945 + $42,646
$50,591
2014
$16,241 (−5.5%)
$7,945 + $42,646
$50,591
2013
$17,188 (−23.7%)
$7,945 + $49,780
$57,725
2012
$22,516 (+6.5%)
$7,945 + $71,069
$79,014
2011
$21,150 (−21.7%)
$7,945 + $71,069
$79,014
2010
$27,021 (+2.4%)
$7,945 + $97,654
$105,599
2009
$26,377 (+4.5%)
$7,945 + $97,654
$105,599
2008
$25,250 (−5.5%)
$12,712 + $107,287
$119,999
2007
$26,707
$7,717 + $112,282
$119,999
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
6
Baths
3.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,757
Year built
1914
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
15361040360000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 11, 2026.
R1-A
Single-Family Residence District - Area District A
The purpose and intent of the R1-A single-family residence district is to preserve single-family residential areas in the village with lots that are at least 7,000 sq ft in area. The R1-A district also provides for limited institutional uses and those uses compatible with surrounding single-family residential neighborhoods
Property information provided by MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid when last listed in 2024. This data may not match public records. Learn more.
Listing provided courtesy of: Baird & Warner
Listing agent: Lyn Harvie
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Wed Aug 26 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.