NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,427,000 - $1,613,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,518 Sq Ft
$422/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 7, 2026

Last sale price $1,435,000 $408 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,478 / mo

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Recreation Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Middlefork Primary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mud Room

About This Home

As of April 2026

Classic and tastefully updated Northfield 4-5 bedroom center-entrance brick Colonial, ideally located on a quiet, picturesque lane near the Middlefork Bath & Tennis Club. Set on a generous 76' x 202' lot with a circular driveway, this gracious 3,500-square-foot home includes an additional 1000 sq ft finished basement. The main level features a well-proportioned living room and dining room, each highlighted by sunny bay windows, along with a warm family room complete with fireplace, built-ins and custom bar. The sunny eat-in kitchen offers great workspace, abundant storage, double ovens and room for a large table, while a cheerful laundry/mudroom provides convenient access to the attached garage. Nicely sized 2.5 car garage with an epoxy floor & storage. A cheerful first-floor office offers a private entrance, providing versatility for client meetings or 5th bedroom. Upstairs, you'll find four spacious bedrooms plus an oversized tandem room that could easily serve as a fifth bedroom with the addition of one wall. Beautifully updated bathrooms feature heated floors, and a primary suite with the luxury of two walk-in closets and a beautiful gas log fireplace. The finished basement recreation room with built-ins provides ample space for play, ping pong, and storage, plus a climate- controlled 300 bottle wine cellar. Outdoors, enjoy an expansive private brick patio, lush grassy yard, and stunning professional landscaping-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A truly rare offering in Northfield, located within award-winning Middlefork, Sunset Ridge, and New Trier school districts. Discover why Northfield is considered the North Shore's best-kept secret. Enjoy a vibrant community featuring a wonderful library with a great children's room, Clarkson Park's popular playground, ice rink, summer concerts with food trucks, Northfield Park District & fitness, and a nearby forest preserve linked trail just one block away. Downtown Northfield offers charming shops, dining, and everyday conveniences including Taco Nano, Three Tarts Bakery, Happ Inn, Penny's Noodles, Blowfish sushi & ramen, Hofherr's Fine Meats & Gourmet Shop, Bar Method, Enaz Clothing, Peachtree Place, Lori's Shoes, Walgreens, Starbucks, and the highly anticipated Sunset Foods. Convenient highway access and just a 10-minute drive to the Winnetka or Glen Metra stations.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Veech

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475144331 Listed on: 01/28/2026

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Last Buyer's Agent

Anne Gummersall

Compass License #475160955

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,098

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 16,553 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 76 x 202

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 3,518 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bookcases
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Play Room
  • Tandem Room
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Basement Cellar
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Middlefork Primary Elementary School
  • Sunset Ridge Elementary Middle School
  • New Trier Twp High School Northfield/Wi

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,098

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0.38 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven
  • Basement: Finished, Cellar, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases
  • LivingArea: 3518
  • Room Type: Eating Area, Foyer, Mud Room, Office, Play Room, Recreation Room, Tandem Room, Other Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 4500
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Master Bedroom
  • Square Footage Comments: 3518 on two levels plus large, finished basement additional 1000 sq ft
  • Total Sq Ft: 4500
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Cedar
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.38
  • Lot Dimensions: 76 x 202
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 16098
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2026
Closed on
Apr 6, 2026
Sold by
Buchman Joshua and Buchman Tracey C
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Chris Veech
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Buyer's Agent
Anne Gummersall
Compass
List Price
$1,349,000
Sold Price
$1,435,000
Premium/Discount to List
$86,000
6.38%
Views
42
Current Estimated Value
$1,483,358

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$48,358
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.77%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2000
Sold by
Smaha Clark R and Smaha Carolyn M
Bought by
Buchman Joshua T and Buchman Tracey C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$540,000
Interest Rate
7.5%
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,435,000 Chicago Title
Buchman Joshua T $675,000 Professional National Title
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $540,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/07/2026 04/07/26 Sold $1,435,000 +6.4% $408 / Sq Ft
02/09/2026 02/09/26 Pending -- -- --
01/30/2026 01/30/26 For Sale $1,349,000 -- $383 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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
2025 $15,524 $112,000 $17,347 $94,653
2024 $15,524 $75,239 $14,869 $60,370
2023 $14,700 $75,239 $14,869 $60,370
2022 $14,700 $75,239 $14,869 $60,370
2021 $9,294 $41,655 $18,999 $22,656
2020 $10,952 $49,302 $18,999 $30,303
2019 $10,766 $54,179 $18,999 $35,180
2018 $15,008 $70,698 $16,521 $54,177
2017 $14,550 $70,698 $16,521 $54,177
2016 $14,968 $75,905 $16,521 $59,384
2015 $12,132 $56,663 $13,216 $43,447
2014 $14,337 $67,700 $13,216 $54,484
2013 $13,723 $67,700 $13,216 $54,484
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12554191

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 04-13-115-001-0000

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