NOT LISTED FOR SALE

135 Dickens Rd Northfield, IL 60093

Estimated Value: $2,414,000 - $3,339,000

5 Beds
7 Baths
7,300 Sq Ft
$397/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 18, 2020

Last sale price $2,080,000 $285 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,238/month

49 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Indoor Pool
  • Sauna
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Middlefork Primary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of December 2020

Tucked away down a secluded hidden drive, welcome to the sanctuary at 135 Dickens Road. An exclusive entertainment oasis with majestic grounds, new bocce and pickleball courts, and three stone patios, this idyllic property offers an outstanding lifestyle! Set on 2.3 serene acres on a private road and nestled by lush landscaping and gardens, this distinctive country estate with elegant ambiance was purposefully designed as a 365-day retreat. An inviting entry leads to an expansive and enchanting living room that boasts many built-ins for the art enthusiast. Stunning vaulted ceiling open concept family room boasts a corner fireplace, sitting/sun room, and opens to spacious dining area with easy access to laundry/mud room. Gourmet kitchen with island flooded with natural light is ideal for comfortable family living or entertaining with flair! Guest suite with updated bath provides comfort and privacy. A newer first-floor master suite features a spa bath. A generous second floor offers two additional bedrooms. Recently and thoughtfully renovated by Benvenuti & Stein, highlights include a vaulted master suite with sitting area, fireplace, walk-in closet, and glamorous new master bath. Accessed via artistic gallery and nearby office/extra bedroom, a generous en suite bath and walk-in closet provide ultimate luxury and convenience. Enjoy vacation year-round in the luxurious indoor pool pavilion with sauna, hot tub, exercise area and spa-like amenities. Four garage spaces (two attached with workshop area and two detached with large hobby room) make this delightful home a haven for ALL seasons. A true North Shore gem offering opulence and privacy with proximity to excellent schools, recreation, shopping, and transportation! NOTE: REFURBISHED PLUS FRESHLY PAINTED INTERIOR: 3D Tour & Matterport do NOT reflect UPDATES!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Martin

Coldwell Banker Realty License #471005724 Listed on: 10/09/2020

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jena Radnay

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475141392

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $47,283

Year Built | Renovated

  • 1954 | 2018

Lot Details

  • 2.3

HOA Fees

  • $21 per month

Parking

  • Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway
  • Brick Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Bar Fridge
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • See Through Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sitting Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room
  • Second Floor Utility Room
  • Sauna
  • Gallery

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Bar Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Indoor Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Property is near a bus stop

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$47,283

Year Built | Renovated

1954 | 2018

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$21 per month

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 2018
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 5.2
  • Style Of House: Colonial
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1954
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Year Renovated: 2018

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Sauna/Steam Room, Hot Tub, Bar-Wet, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, Pool Indoors
  • Number Of Rooms: 13
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 25X18, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood
  • Equipment: Humidifier, Central Vacuum, TV-Cable, TV-Dish, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan, Sprinkler-Lawn
  • Fireplace Details: See through/Multi Sided, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Logs, Gas Starter
  • Attic: Dormer, Interior Stair
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room, Living Room
  • Basement: Slab
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 5
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 12X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 22X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island
  • Additional Rooms: Sun/Florida Room Heated, Sitting Room, Gallery, Bonus, 5th Bedroom, Office, Foyer, Storage, Utility Room-2nd Floor, Walk In Closet
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 22X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Sun/Florida Room Heated, Dimensions: 45X32, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Sitting, Dimensions: 13X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Gallery, Dimensions: 13X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 22X16, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Bonus, Dimensions: 21X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 19X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 5 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 19X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 6 Name: Office, Dimensions: 22X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 7 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 17X7, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 8 Name: Storage, Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 9 Name: Utility Room-2nd Floor, Dimensions: 31X8, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Additional Room 10 Name: Walk in Closet, Dimensions: 17X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 7300
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ FamRm
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 21X20, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: 2.0-2.99 Acres
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
  • Roof Type: Wood Shakes/Shingles
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Outdoor Grill
  • Acreage: 2.305

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 4
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached, Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s), Heated
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 4
  • Driveway: Asphalt, Brick, Circular
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Electric, Forced Air, Baseboard, 2+ Sep Heating Systems, Indv Controls, Zoned

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Fee Frequency: Annual
  • Assessment Includes: Snow Removal
  • Special Assessments: U
  • Assessment Association Fees: 250

Schools

  • School District: 203
  • Elementary School: Middlefork Primary School
  • Middle School: Sunset Ridge Elementary School
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Junior High Dist: 29

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 205X353X371X153X171X241
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 04244120390000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 40038.84

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 9, 2020
Closed on
Dec 14, 2020
Sold by
Steinback Joanne S and Joanne S Steinback Trust
Bought by
Kenyon Richmond W and Kenyon Rebecca
Seller's Agent
Linda Martin
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jena Radnay
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$2,299,000
Sold Price
$2,080,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$219,000
-9.53%
Total Days on Market
49
Current Estimated Value
$2,899,734

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$819,734
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.73%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2017
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Co
Bought by
Steinback Joanne S and Joanne S Steinback Revocable Trust
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kenyon Richmond W $2,080,000 Old Republic Title
Steinback Joanne S -- Chicago Title Land Trust Com
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/18/2020 12/18/20 Sold $2,080,000 -9.5% $285 / Sq Ft
11/27/2020 11/27/20 Pending -- -- --
10/09/2020 10/09/20 For Sale $2,299,000 -- $315 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $47,283 $231,000 $100,406 $130,594
2023 $47,283 $231,000 $100,406 $130,594
2022 $47,283 $231,000 $100,406 $130,594
2021 $42,406 $174,872 $70,284 $104,588
2020 $40,718 $174,872 $70,284 $104,588
2019 $40,039 $192,168 $70,284 $121,884
2018 $42,737 $191,543 $67,774 $123,769
2017 $41,398 $191,543 $67,774 $123,769
2016 $39,057 $191,543 $67,774 $123,769
2015 $29,638 $132,018 $55,223 $76,795
2014 $29,060 $132,018 $55,223 $76,795
2013 $27,841 $132,018 $55,223 $76,795
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10897577

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 04-24-412-039-0000