280 Old Farm Road

Northfield, IL 60093

$1,950,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
4
Baths
2
1/2 Baths
7,000 Sq. Ft.
$279 / Sq. Ft.
7,000
Sq. Ft.
$279
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Exceptional home fully renovated from top to bottom with a focus on blending sophisticated design and comfortable family living. Set on an acre on one of Northfield's most desirable streets - private and quiet, yet a vibrant neighborhood with connecting paths and cut-throughs - walkable to schools, Park District playing fields, Community Center and downtown. Ideal floor plan graciously flows from formal to casual, each room with abundant sunlight that brings the outdoors inside all year-round. Formal...Exceptional home fully renovated from top to bottom with a focus on blending sophisticated design and comfortable family living. Set on an acre on one of Northfield's most desirable streets - private and quiet, yet a vibrant neighborhood with connecting paths and cut-throughs - walkable to schools, Park District playing fields, Community Center and downtown. Ideal floor plan graciously flows from formal to casual, each room with abundant sunlight that brings the outdoors inside all year-round. Formal Living Room opens to Game Room with a fully appointed wet bar, paneled fireplace. Wonderful Dining Room, sized for large family holidays has site lines through to back gardens and a 700+ bottle wine cellar. Gallery connects each of the living spaces and provides its own area for entertaining. Stunning cook's dream Kitchen with center island seating, a separate coffee/breakfast bar, 2nd prep sink and large pantry. Kitchen open up into Family Room with built-ins, fireplace. Sunlit Breakfast Room extends off kitchen with full length windows and vaulted ceiling. Back hallway with 2nd powder room leads to Mudroom, back staircase and attached, heated 3 car garage. Hardwood floors with radiant heat throughout first floor. Second floor has complete primary suite with separate sitting room, private balcony, large walk-in closet and large exercise room. Four additional bedrooms (2 with renovated en-suite baths and 2 connected by Jack-n-Jill bath) and private tree-top setting office (could be a 6th bedroom or nursery) flow across second floor. Spacious kids' Recreation Room - better than a basement - is accessed by back stairs and has wet bar with refrigerator, vaulted ceilings, abundant built-in storage, and an additional separate bonus homework/office space. Bluestone patio creates ideal outdoor living space perfect for outdoor living or entertaining -- built-in grill with beverage cooler, gas log fire pit, spectacular screened-in porch and overflowing lawns and gardens. Room to add a pool, set up an ice-rink and more. Exterior was completely renovated by Benvenuti & Stein (2019) to add cedar shakes, replace all trim and framing, add copper gutters and downspouts. Meticulously maintained and move-in ready. Short walking distance to both of Northfield's award winning schools (Middlefork K-3 and Sunset Ridge 4- 8) and in the New Trier High School district.

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Property Details for 280 Old Farm Road

Area
Northfield
Township
New Trier
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
3.0
Num Of Cars
3.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Num of Interior Fireplaces
4
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 05/05/2021 10:33 AM

Property Details for 280 Old Farm Road

StatusClosed
MLS #10955271
Days on Market66
Taxes$27,689 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1939
Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,648 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 280 Old Farm Road

Stories-Year Built1939Building Size-Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,648 SF

Payment Calculator

$12,949 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,642

Property Taxes

$2,307

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 280 Old Farm Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 29
  • Elementary School: Sunset Ridge Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Middlefork Primary School
  • High School District: 203
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 29
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, 2nd Floor Laundry
  • Num Of Rooms: 15
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: None
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: 400 Amp Service or Greater
  • Basement Description: Crawl
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Other
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Breakfast Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Gallery, Game Room, Mud Room, Office, Recreation Room, Screened Porch, Sitting Room
  • Num of Baths: 4.2
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Patio, Porch Screened, Invisible Fence
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2019
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 7000
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 7000
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 7000
  • Main Sq Ft: 3500
  • Upper Sq Ft: 3500
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 176 X 248
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Cedar
  • Roof Type: Shake
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 6
  • Document Date: 2021-02-01T21:10:49
  • Photos Count: 57
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Additional Media Type 1: Virtual Tour
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Master Bedroom Size: 17X15
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • 2nd Bedroom Size: 16X15
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • 3rd Bedroom Size: 14X11
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • 4th Bedroom Size: 12X11
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Size: 25X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Family Room Size: 22X19
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Type: Island,Breakfast Room,Updated Kitchen
  • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Size: 19X17
  • Kitchen Window Treatments: Skylight(s)
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Second
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Flooring: Other
  • Laundry Size: 9X5
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Room Size: 24X13
Additional Room #1 Information
  • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Carpet
  • Addtl Room 1 Size: 15X12
Additional Room #2 Information
  • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Carpet
  • Addtl Room 2 Size: 16X10
Additional Room #3 Information
  • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Carpet
  • Addtl Room 3 Size: 29X24
Additional Room #4 Information
  • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 4 Size: 28X18
Additional Room #5 Information
  • Addtl Room 5 Flooring: Other
  • Addtl Room 5 Size: 15X9
Additional Room #6 Information
  • Addtl Room 6 Flooring: Marble
  • Addtl Room 6 Size: 14X12
Additional Room #7 Information
  • Addtl Room 7 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 7 Size: 14X14
Additional Room #8 Information
  • Addtl Room 8 Size: 28X18
Additional Room #9 Information
  • Addtl Room 9 Size: 10X6
Additional Room #10 Information
  • Addtl Room 10 Flooring: Carpet
  • Addtl Room 10 Size: 13X9
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
Mud Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
Office Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Office
Exercise Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
Breakfast Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
Game Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Game Room
Screened Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
Sitting Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Sitting Room

Property History for 280 Old Farm Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 280 Old Farm Road

Taxable ValueLand$43,560Additions$114,766Total$158,326
Tax Record2022$31,707 ($2,642 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,397 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,397 SqFtStories2Lot Size43,560 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1939CountyCOOKAPN04-13-302-014Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 280 Old Farm Road

This home is within Sunset Ridge School District 29.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 3
Public - 4 to 8
Public - 10 to 12
Private - 1 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Middlefork Primary School
PublicK to 3

Sunset Ridge Elementary School
Public4 to 8

New Trier Township H S Winnetka
Public10 to 12

Hyde Park Day School-North
Private1 to 8

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