$599,000
SOLD MAR 14, 2025

779 Happ Rd Northfield, IL 60093

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,672 Sq Ft
0.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$358 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Property is near a park
  • Middlefork Primary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to 779 North Happ Road in Northfield! This delightful 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers ample living space, including a basement, and is primed for your personal touch. Over the years, several enhancements have been made. Nestled on a generous half-acre lot, you have limitless opportunities to expand, renovate, build anew, or simply enjoy it as it is! The home boasts numerous newer windows, vaulted ceilings, an eat-in kitchen, and a private primary bath. The kitchen is outfitted with a newer stove, microwave, dishwasher, and a full walk-in pantry. The living room features a gas-starting fireplace and a bay window. The primary en-suite includes a spacious walk-in closet, an additional wall closet, and an updated quartz vanity in the bathroom. The property also includes a sturdy brick, three-car+ detached garage, along with a newer roof on the house. An updated 200-amp electric panel is also present. The basement, with a crawl space, offers storage. With over half an acre, there's plenty of space for outdoor activities or future expansion. Located in the esteemed New Trier School district and adjacent to a nature path, this is your chance to create the home of your dreams in a superb location. The long-time owner assures that the tracks behind the home are no longer in use, plus there is access to the North Branch Trail! Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Missy Jerfita

Compass License #475126282 Listed on: 01/15/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Meredith Edwards

Compass License #475174280

Last Buyer's Agent

John Baylor

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475151996

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,290

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 302x90x291x90
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Ranch Style House
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,672 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,290

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod, Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Hot Tub, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, Some Carpeting
  • LivingArea: 1672
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1672
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2196
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Other

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • ParkingTotal: 3
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, 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 Size Acres: 0.5
  • Lot Dimensions: 302X90X291X90
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9290.35
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 15, 2025
Closed on
Mar 17, 2025
Sold by
Doll Jeanne C
Bought by
Smigiel William
Seller's Agent
Missy Jerfita
Compass
Buyer's Agent
John Baylor
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$599,000
Views
5
Current Estimated Value
$644,740

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$45,740
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.89%
Original Mortgage
$479,000
Outstanding Balance
$476,237
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$168,503
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $599,000 Heritage Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $479,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Sold $599,000 0.0% $358 / Sq Ft
01/21/2025 01/21/25 For Sale $599,000 -- $358 / Sq Ft
01/19/2025 01/19/25 Pending -- -- --
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 $9,290 $49,009 $24,509 $24,500
2023 $8,771 $49,009 $24,509 $24,500
2022 $8,771 $49,009 $24,509 $24,500
2021 $7,693 $37,717 $22,127 $15,590
2020 $7,617 $37,717 $22,127 $15,590
2019 $7,483 $41,448 $22,127 $19,321
2018 $7,220 $38,541 $19,493 $19,048
2017 $7,017 $38,541 $19,493 $19,048
2016 $6,986 $38,541 $19,493 $19,048
2015 $6,139 $31,842 $16,332 $15,510
2014 $6,040 $31,842 $16,332 $15,510
2013 $6,161 $31,842 $16,332 $15,510
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12270134

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 04-13-400-007-0000