$2,016,342

beds

baths

half baths

5,338

square ft

265 Sunset Drive

Northfield, Illinois 60093

Closed / MLS #12364975 / Single Family / Northfield

Listing information updated 8/4/2025 at 11:43am

Set on a lush, nature-filled 1.3-acre lot with a scenic creek running alongside, this spectacular home offers rare privacy, beauty, and space-both inside and out. Extensively renovated in 2021, every detail has been thoughtfully updated for modern living. The open-concept white kitchen features a large island and flows seamlessly into a vaulted, beamed family room-ideal for both daily living and entertaining. A generous foyer opens to a formal living room, dining room, and a private office with built-ins and wet bar. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite includes dual walk-in closets, a private office or sitting room, spa-like bath with walk-in shower and soaking tub. Two separate guest suites with en-suite baths, two additional bedrooms, and a large hall bath complete the upper level. The finished basement with surround sound offers flexible space for recreation, media, or hobbies. Outside, enjoy total privacy on the limestone patio, surrounded by mature landscaping. Set well back from the road, this home boasts exceptional curb appeal. Located in sought-after Northfield with top-rated schools. Extensive updates inside and out-please see the list of improvements. A rare opportunity to own a turnkey home in an idyllic setting!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Colonial

Exterior Type:

Brick,Cedar

Basement:

Finished,Partial

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Range Hood

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

51-60 Years

Roof Type:

Shake

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

3.1

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Water Features:

Creek

Square Feet:

5,338

Lot Size:

1.0-1.99 Acres

Acreage:

1.3

Internal Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Beamed Ceilings, Separate Dining Room

External Features:

Fire Pit, Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

23x17 - Main

Dining Room:

17x15 - Main

Kitchen:

18x11 - Main

Family Room:

26x16 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

20x18 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x12 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

15x13 - Second

4th Bedroom:

15x12 - Second

Bedroom 5:

12x12 - Second Level

Breakfast Room:

14x20 - Main Level

Office:

13x12 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

48x18 - Basement Level

Sitting Room:

18x16 - Second Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$20,760

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60093

City:

Northfield

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

29, 203

Elementary School:

Middlefork Primary School

Middle School:

Sunset Ridge Elementary School

High School:

New Trier Twp H.s. Northfield/Wi

Architecture Style:

Colonial

Exterior Type:

Brick,Cedar

Basement:

Finished,Partial

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Range Hood

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

51-60 Years

Roof Type:

Shake

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

3.1

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Water Features:

Creek

Square Feet:

5,338

Lot Size:

1.0-1.99 Acres

Acreage:

1.3

Internal Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Beamed Ceilings, Separate Dining Room

External Features:

Fire Pit, Patio/Porch

Living Room:

23x17 - Main

Dining Room:

17x15 - Main

Kitchen:

18x11 - Main

Family Room:

26x16 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

20x18 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x12 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

15x13 - Second

4th Bedroom:

15x12 - Second

Bedroom 5:

12x12 - Second Level

Breakfast Room:

14x20 - Main Level

Office:

13x12 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

48x18 - Basement Level

Sitting Room:

18x16 - Second Level

Tax Amount:

$20,760

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60093

City:

Northfield

County:

Cook

School District(s):

29, 203

Elementary School:

Middlefork Primary School

Middle School:

Sunset Ridge Elementary School

High School:

New Trier Twp H.s. Northfield/Wi

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Listing Office Phone: 847.763.0200

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