MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. Highest & Best due Sunday, 6/7/26 at noon CST. Tucked away on a tree-lined NE Deerfield street, steps to coveted Kipling Elementary School, this charming Cape Cod brings personality, warmth, and a comfortable layout. With four bedrooms, two full baths, and a beautifully refinished basement, there's room to spread out while enjoying the cozy, character-filled ambience that makes this house so special. The welcoming Living Room offers a wood-burning fireplace, newer custom-built-ins that keep every day clutter hidden, newer Hardwood floors, newer windows & beautiful window treatments plus recessed lighting. A Family Room/Playroom adds valuable flex space for work, toys, movies, or workouts. The Kitchen blends timeless finishes with functionality: Maple Shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, Carrera marble backsplash, farmhouse sink, and a garden window overlooking the backyard. Just beyond, the sun-filled Dining Room enhances the vibe of the house with sliding glass doors opening to the back patio and a built-in Bar featuring high end finishes and a wine fridge. It's the setup that naturally becomes everyone's favorite hangout spot. Completing the main floor are two bedrooms, and a stunning full bath renovated in 2022, with sleek subway tile surround, a gorgeous vanity, updated lighting, and stylish finishes. Upstairs feels straight out of a storybook. One oversized bedroom features angled ceilings and tons of character, while the second offers skylights, angled ceilings, and an adorable tandem playroom tucked alongside it. The spacious shiplap-lined hallway adds even more charm, and the remodeled full bath features subway tile shower surround & classic black-and-white tile flooring. And then there's the Basement... fully refinished in 2024 and a real stand out! The oversized Rec Room offers a second living area everyone will enjoy, whether it's for movie nights, workouts, play space, or watching Sunday football games. There's also a fabulous Office/5th Bedroom, plus exceptional storage space in the unfinished area. Outside, the fully fenced backyard was completely remodeled in 2022 and is ready for summer. Brick paver patio, a stone accent wall featuring a built-in niche for a grill, and an exquisitely landscaped yard. It's a backyard designed to be used for morning coffee, late-night fires, kids running wild, and summer BBQs. All of this in a fantastic location...minutes to bustling downtown Deerfield with restaurants & shopping, the library, concerts in the park, the awesome Farmer's Market & The Metra!
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
8,781 sq ftLot Size
$307Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Paula Joyce• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Est. $2,769 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 850 Kenton Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED #12721239
Aug 6, 2026
Rental Removed
$4,200
$2/sq ft
Aug 1, 2026
Listed for Rent
$4,200
$2/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12662162
Jul 30, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$750,000
$307/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10251965
Apr 2, 2019
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$470,000
$192/sq ft
Feb 13, 2019
Contingent
—
Feb 7, 2019
Price Changed
$485,000
$198/sq ft
Jan 17, 2019
Listed (New)
$499,900
$204/sq ft
+34
Unique home and very rare opportunity to live on one of the prettiest Deerfield streets. Most impressive custom renovation, stunning residence in coveted NorthEast Deerfield. 10 minutes walk to downtown, train, shopping, grade school! House features gorgeous white gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets, quartz counters, hi end new appliances, separate oversized dining room. Sun filled living room room features fireplace flanked by custom built ins. Large living room opens to spacious family room. New paint throughout the house, new floors, new carpet. Lovely master bedroom with organized closets, nice oversized guest bedroom complete 1st floor. 2nd floor features spacious loft, 3rd bedroom with tandem playroom, and oversized 4th bedroom with ton of storage. Large lower level boasts recreation room, playroom and huge storage area. Fully fenced yard. Amazing location, steps to train, school and downtown! Full list of upgrades under "Additional Documents".
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09121117
Mar 23, 2016
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$400,000
$164/sq ft
Feb 26, 2016
Pending (Contingent (Do Not Show))
—
Jan 21, 2016
Listed (New)
$425,000
$174/sq ft
+15
HURRY! WHAT A DEAL! RECENTLY APPRAISED AT $480K. BEAUTIFUL HOME IN HIGHLY DESIRABLE NORTHEAST DEERFIELD. WALK TO TOWN & TRAIN. 1ST FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM AND FULL BATHROOM. WELL MAINTAINED HOUSE WITH FIREPLACE, HARDWOOD FLOORS, RECESSED LIGHTING & 1ST FLOOR BEDROOM. BRIGHT SUNROOM W/ SLIDERS TO DECK & PRIVATE FENCED IN YARD. LG. 2ND BEDROOM W/ SPACIOUS SITTING AREA AND 2ND FLOOR BONUS ROOM. KITCHEN HAS STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES & UPDATED TILE BACKSPLASH. LARGE BASEMENT W/FINISHED AREA & WHITE RABBIT STORAGE. MUST SEE!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08966303
Jan 14, 2016
Contingent
—
Jan 14, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jan 6, 2016
Price Changed
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Oct 31, 2015
Price Changed
*
Sep 5, 2015
Price Changed
*
Jun 26, 2015
Listed (New)
*
Public Records
Apr 17, 2003
Sold
$450,000
$184/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 26, 2002
Sold
$449,900
$184/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 1, 1985
Sold
$142,500
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,483 (+25.8%)
$47,065 + $130,267
$177,332
2024
$12,312 (+2.4%)
$47,065 + $130,267
$177,332
2023
$12,028 (−14.0%)
$44,892 + $96,649
$141,541
2022
$13,980 (+6.0%)
$43,083 + $92,753
$135,836
2021
$13,185 (+4.0%)
$46,275 + $107,319
$153,594
2020
$12,681 (+2.3%)
$44,615 + $103,470
$148,085
2019
$12,395 (+12.2%)
$44,633 + $103,512
$148,145
2018
$11,051 (+1.6%)
$47,307 + $89,720
$137,027
2017
$10,878 (+2.9%)
$47,307 + $89,720
$137,027
2016
$10,574 (+2.1%)
$47,156 + $89,434
$136,590
2015
$10,355 (−4.0%)
$45,373 + $86,052
$131,425
2013
$10,784 (+2.5%)
$42,938 + $83,714
$126,652
2012
$10,526 (+2.6%)
$43,516 + $84,843
$128,359
2011
$10,254 (+7.1%)
$45,662 + $89,027
$134,689
2010
$9,575 (+4.9%)
$50,141 + $90,977
$141,118
2008
$9,124 (+6.6%)
$53,127 + $96,394
$149,521
2007
$8,555
$52,875 + $95,936
$148,811
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
65 ft.
Lot depth
135 ft.
Lot size
8,773 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1983
Sq. Ft.
2,287
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
16-28-318-015
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.
R-3
Single-Family Residence District
The R-3 Single-Family Residence District is intended to provide for a suburban environment of single-family residences at the highest density permitted for such development in the Village. To protect the character of this district, all non-residential uses are prohibited except for special uses as permitted in Article 4.03-C.
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