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265 Dickens
Northfield, IL 60093

  • 5 Beds
  • 4 / 1 Baths
  • 3,561 Sq. Ft.
  • Built In 1950
Price

$1,625,000

Est Payment
$10,388 / month (details)  
Taxes
$31,029  
Beds
5  
Baths
4 / 1  
Rooms
13  
Type
Detached Single  
Sq. Ft.
3,561  
Lot Size
6000  
Built
1950  
Neighborhood
Northfield  
MLS
#12574456
Status
Active (2 days)

Property Description

STUNNING EXPANDED HOME in Prime Northfield Location in award winning Sunset Ridge School District! Welcome to 265 Dickens Street, an exceptional 5 bed/4.1 bath residence that has been thoughtfully expanded and meticulously upgraded to deliver luxury, comfort, and extraordinary functionality. The RARE double lot home, originally purchased in 2002 and transformed through a major renovation in 2006 by J&B Construction (Josh Dolby & Brian Anderson), offers a rare combination of craftsmanship, scale, and modern amenities across all levels. MAIN LEVEL - Open, Bright & Designed for Entertaining - The first floor features an expansive circular flow, ideal for both everyday living and large-scale entertaining. The living room is cozy and adjacent to a larger front porch, perfect for star gazing and conversations. The heart of the home is the impressive 25 x 25 family room with vaulted ceilings, fireplace and windows that frame beautiful views of the landscaped backyard. The recently renovated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances is perfectly equipped and generously sized for culinary creating. It opens to the family room, with bar seating creating the perfect dialogue between spaces. The dining room was extended several feet during the renovation to enhance functionality and gathering space and features a custom built in bar, perfect for serving and entertaining. Multiple access points lead to the home's rear porches and terraced patio, allowing seamless indoor-outdoor living. A spacious mudroom-complete with cubbies, dog shower, and an additional main level laundry area-connects to the expanded three car tandem garage. SECOND FLOOR - Exceptional Bedroom Layout & Luxury Primary Suite - The second level offers a well-designed layout for comfort and convenience. The primary suite, built above the entire extended garage footprint, is a serene retreat featuring large sitting area with fireplace, beverage bar and refrigerator, elegant spa bathroom with Steam shower and jacuzzi tub, and custom walk-in closet. The remainder of the second floor includes three spacious bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a highly convenient second-floor laundry room. Lower Level - Full Second Living Space-The spacious basement offers high ceilings and abundant flexibility, featuring a separate full kitchen, large recreation room, dedicated workout room, utility and mechanical rooms, plus endless storage spaces and built-in cabinetry. This level is ideal for entertaining, extended-stay guests, hobby needs, or multi-generational living. OUTDOOR LIVING - Beautifully Designed & Built for Enjoyment - Multiple porches extend from the great room, mudroom, and dining room, creating inviting spaces to relax. The professionally designed outdoor area includes a terraced patio with outdoor fireplace and sitting walls that enhance both beauty and function; a large, fully fenced private yard ideal for gatherings plus a charming covered front porch adds to the home's curb appeal. Notable Upgrades include whole house audio system, dedicated IT cabinet for home technology. LOCATION - In one of the prime locations, this stunning home is walking distance to schools, Clarkson Park (offering live music, Rib Fest, farmer's markets, outdooring skating and playground) plus steps away from town, restaurants, shopping, coffee and more! This home truly has it all! COME IN AND LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE!

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Property Details

Rooms

Room
Level
Flooring
Size
Living Room
Main
Hardwood
23X14
Dining Room
Main
Hardwood
20X14
Kitchen
Main
Hardwood
18X15
Family Room
Main
Hardwood
25X25
Laundry
Second
Ceramic Tile
11X7
Master Bedroom
Second
Hardwood
21X20
Bedroom 2
Second
Carpet
15X12
Bedroom 3
Second
Carpet
14X10
Bedroom 4
Second
Carpet
15X15
Bedroom 5
Main
Hardwood
12X11
Attic
Third
39X25
Recreation Room
Basement
Ceramic Tile
25X24
Work Room
Basement
25X14
Kitchen- 2nd
Basement
8X8
Mud Room
Main
15X10
Utility Room-Lower Level
Basement
13X12
Storage
Basement
17X16
Walk In Closet
Second
10X8

Utilities

  • Heating Natural Gas
  • Cooling Central Air
  • Water Public
  • Sewer Storm Sewer

Additional Information

Interior Features
Vaulted Ceiling(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room
Appliances
Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Range Hood
Parking
3 Garage Spaces, Tandem, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Schools
New Trier Twp H.s. Northfield/Wi (203), District 29

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Listing History

02-23-2026 Listed at $1,625,000
Last Modified 2/23/26 8:19 AM

Nearby Transportation

  • I 94 East 0.5 mi
  • Hwy 41 South 0.5 mi
  • Hwy 41 North 1.2 mi
  • I 94 West 1.2 mi
  • I 294 South 4.7 mi
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