$2,200,000
SOLD AUG 15, 2025

280 Old Farm Rd Northfield, IL 60093

5 Beds
6 Baths
7,000 Sq Ft
1939 Built

Recently Sold

$314 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

0 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Middlefork Primary School Rated A
  • Recreation Room
  • Steam Shower

About This Home

As of August 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Coco Harris

Compass License #475155570 Listed on: 07/01/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Holly Connors

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475141644

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $33,459

Year Built

  • Built in 1939 | Remodeled in 2019

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 176 x 248
  • Property has an invisible fence for dogs
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shake Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 7,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Game Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Steam Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • 400 Amp
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$33,459

Year Built

Built in 1939 | Remodeled in 2019

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2019
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2019

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar
  • LivingArea: 7000
  • Other Equipment: Security System, CO Detectors, Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Office, Recreation Room, Game Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Screened Porch, Mud Room, Sitting Room
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 7000
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Other
  • Total Sq Ft: 7000
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Cedar
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Fencing: Invisible
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Screened
  • Roof: Shake
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: Service - 400 Amp or Greater
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, Radiant Floor
  • Laundry Features: Upper Level
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 176 X 248
  • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 33458.52
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2025
Closed on
Sep 29, 2025
Sold by
Smith Charles F and Zobair Jennifer
Bought by
Tick Matthew Elliot and Chinta Deepti Rekha
Seller's Agent
Coco Harris
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Holly Connors
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$2,350,000
Sold Price
$2,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-6.38%
Views
26
Current Estimated Value
$2,247,669

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$47,669
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.65%
Original Mortgage
$1,760,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,760,000
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$487,669

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 1, 2021
Closed on
Apr 2, 2021
Sold by
Todd Berlinghof and Berlinghof Emily S
Bought by
Smith Charles F
Seller's Agent
April Callahan
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Coco Harris
Compass
List Price
$1,989,000
Sold Price
$1,950,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-1.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.81%
Original Mortgage
$1,560,000
Interest Rate
1.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2004
Sold by
Shearer Gregory W and Shearer Katherine
Bought by
Berlinghof Todd and Berlinghof Emily S
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $2,200,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $1,950,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $1,550,000 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,760,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,560,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Sold $2,200,000 -6.4% $314 / Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2025 07/01/25 For Sale $2,350,000 +20.5% $336 / Sq Ft
04/08/2021 04/08/21 Sold $1,950,000 -2.0% $279 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/09/2021 02/09/21 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2021 02/01/21 For Sale $1,989,000 -- $284 / 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
2025 $33,459 $151,000 $52,272 $98,728
2024 $33,459 $136,820 $43,560 $93,260
2023 $31,707 $158,326 $43,560 $114,766
2022 $31,707 $158,326 $43,560 $114,766
2021 $27,208 $115,530 $30,492 $85,038
2020 $26,651 $115,530 $30,492 $85,038
2019 $27,689 $133,953 $30,492 $103,461
2018 $19,781 $92,091 $26,136 $65,955
2017 $19,174 $92,091 $26,136 $65,955
2016 $18,269 $92,091 $26,136 $65,955
2015 $18,515 $85,097 $21,780 $63,317
2014 $19,780 $92,426 $21,780 $70,646
2013 $19,521 $95,196 $21,780 $73,416
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12408189

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 04-13-302-014-0000