This exceptional, fully updated home blends timeless elegance with everyday comfort. Situated on a full acre along one of Northfield's most sought-after streets, it offers privacy, tranquility, and a strong sense of community. Sidewalks and paths connect the neighborhood, making it easy to walk to nearby schools, Park District playing fields, Community Center and downtown. Inside, the home features an ideal layout where formal and casual living spaces flow seamlessly. Expansive windows flood every room with natural light, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere year-round. The formal living room opens to an elegant piano room with a custom-paneled fireplace and a fully equipped wet bar. A spacious dining room is perfect for hosting large family gatherings and offers clear views of the gardens and a beautifully designed 700+ bottle wine cellar. At the heart of the home is a chef's dream kitchen with an oversized center island, built-in breakfast/coffee bar, second prep sink, and pantry. The kitchen opens into a sun-filled family room with custom built-ins and fireplace, as well as a bright breakfast room with floor-to-ceiling windows and vaulted ceiling. A side hallway off the kitchen includes a second powder room, practical mudroom, back staircase, and access to the attached, heated three-car garage. Throughout the main floor, radiant heated hardwood floors provide year-round comfort. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with a sitting room, private balcony, generous walk-in closet, and separate home office. The primary bath includes a steam shower, radiant heat floor, dual sinks, and custom cabinets. Four additional bedrooms plus three additional renovated baths can also be found on the second floor. A separate tree-top level office (potential sixth bedroom) offers additional flexibility. The upstairs also features a large recreation room accessed by the back stairs - an ideal hangout space for kids and/or work out area with vaulted ceilings, built-in storage, wet bar with beverage fridge, plus a separate homework area or office nook. The outdoor spaces are just as impressive. A bluestone patio with built-in grill, beverage cooler, and gas fire pit is perfect for entertaining. A stunning screened porch overlooks the lush backyard, which offers plenty of room to add a pool, set up an ice rink, or simply enjoy the beautifully landscaped grounds. Every detail of this home has been carefully maintained, making it truly move-in ready.
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$2,200,000
280 Old Farm Rd, Northfield, IL 60093
5beds
7,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
1 Acres Lot
$2,322,800 Zestimate®
$314/sqft
$7,750 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,322,800
$2.09M - $2.58M
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Listed by:
Coco Harris 847-446-9600,
Compass
Bought with:
Holly Connors
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12408189
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Office, Recreation Room, Game Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Screened Porch, Mud Room, Sitting Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 475 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X19
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Marble)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Game room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 588 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28X21
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Island, Breakfast Room, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Skylight(s))
- Level: Main
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X17
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Second
- Area: 50 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X5
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 312 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X13
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Office
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 696 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29X24
Screened porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 504 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28X18
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Family Room, Living Room, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,000
- Total interior livable area: 7,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Screened
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Fencing: Invisible
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Dimensions: 176 X 248
Details
- Parcel number: 04133020140000
- Special conditions: Exclusions-Call List Office,List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cedar
- Roof: Shake
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
- Major remodel year: 2019
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Service - 400 Amp or Greater
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Street Paved
- Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Northfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $314/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,583,260
- Annual tax amount: $33,458
- Date on market: 8/18/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/15/2025 | Sold | $2,200,000-6.4%$314/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12408189 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2025 | Contingent | $2,350,000$336/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12333314 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,350,000+20.5%$336/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12333314 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2021 | Sold | $1,950,000-2%$279/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10955271 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2021 | Contingent | $1,989,000$284/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10955271 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2021 | Price change | $1,989,000-5.1%$284/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10955271 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2020 | Pending sale | $2,095,000$299/sqft |
Source: Compass #10841222 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2020 | Listed for sale | $2,095,000+35.2%$299/sqft |
Source: Compass #10841222 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2004 | Sold | $1,550,000$221/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,616 -8.5% | $158,326 |
| 2023 | $33,459 +5.5% | $158,326 |
| 2022 | $31,707 +16.5% | $158,326 +37% |
| 2021 | $27,208 +2.1% | $115,530 |
| 2020 | $26,651 -3.7% | $115,530 -13.8% |
| 2019 | $27,689 +40% | $133,953 +45.5% |
| 2018 | $19,781 +3.2% | $92,091 |
| 2017 | $19,174 +5% | $92,091 |
| 2016 | $18,269 -1.3% | $92,091 +8.2% |
| 2015 | $18,515 -6.4% | $85,097 -7.9% |
| 2014 | $19,780 +1.3% | $92,426 -2.9% |
| 2013 | $19,521 +11.5% | $95,196 +3.5% |
| 2012 | $17,516 +4.2% | $91,989 |
| 2011 | $16,808 +1.4% | $91,989 |
| 2010 | $16,568 -25% | $91,989 -35.6% |
| 2009 | $22,096 +7.3% | $142,786 -7% |
| 2008 | $20,587 +5.2% | $153,534 |
| 2007 | $19,576 +5.2% | $153,534 +22.2% |
| 2006 | $18,606 +1.4% | $125,684 |
| 2005 | $18,348 +3% | $125,684 |
| 2004 | $17,810 +22.2% | $125,684 +41.8% |
| 2003 | $14,571 -1.7% | $88,609 |
| 2002 | $14,822 +12.4% | $88,609 |
| 2001 | $13,192 +9.5% | $88,609 +6.3% |
| 2000 | $12,047 -1.6% | $83,331 |
| 1999 | $12,242 | $83,331 |
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Neighborhood: 60093
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Sunset Ridge Elementary SchoolGrades: 4-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- NANew Trier Township H S NorthfieldGrades: 9Distance: 2 mi
- 10/10Middlefork Primary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sunset Ridge Elementary School
- Middle: Middlefork Primary School
- High: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
- District: 29
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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