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.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$380Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Katherine Harris• Compass
Bought with Holly Connors• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Exceptional home fully renovated from top to bottom with a focus on blending sophisticated design and comfortable family living. Set on an acre on one of Northfield's most desirable streets - private and quiet, yet a vibrant neighborhood with connecting paths and cut-throughs - walkable to schools, Park District playing fields, Community Center and downtown. Ideal floor plan graciously flows from formal to casual, each room with abundant sunlight that brings the outdoors inside all year-round. Formal Living Room opens to Game Room with a fully appointed wet bar, paneled fireplace. Wonderful Dining Room, sized for large family holidays has site lines through to back gardens and a 700+ bottle wine cellar. Gallery connects each of the living spaces and provides its own area for entertaining. Stunning cook's dream Kitchen with center island seating, a separate coffee/breakfast bar, 2nd prep sink and large pantry. Kitchen open up into Family Room with built-ins, fireplace. Sunlit Breakfast Room extends off kitchen with full length windows and vaulted ceiling. Back hallway with 2nd powder room leads to Mudroom, back staircase and attached, heated 3 car garage. Hardwood floors with radiant heat throughout first floor. Second floor has complete primary suite with separate sitting room, private balcony, large walk-in closet and large exercise room. Four additional bedrooms (2 with renovated en-suite baths and 2 connected by Jack-n-Jill bath) and private tree-top setting office (could be a 6th bedroom or nursery) flow across second floor. Spacious kids' Recreation Room - better than a basement - is accessed by back stairs and has wet bar with refrigerator, vaulted ceilings, abundant built-in storage, and an additional separate bonus homework/office space. Bluestone patio creates ideal outdoor living space perfect for outdoor living or entertaining -- built-in grill with beverage cooler, gas log fire pit, spectacular screened-in porch and overflowing lawns and gardens. Room to add a pool, set up an ice-rink and more. Exterior was completely renovated by Benvenuti & Stein (2019) to add cedar shakes, replace all trim and framing, add copper gutters and downspouts. Meticulously maintained and move-in ready. Short walking distance to both of Northfield's award winning schools (Middlefork K-3 and Sunset Ridge 4- 8) and in the New Trier High School district.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10841222
Dec 3, 2020
Pending (Contingent)
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Dec 2, 2020
Listing Removed
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Sep 14, 2020
Listed (New)
*
Public Records
Jun 8, 2004
Sold
$1,550,000
$221/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 1986
Sold
$562,500
$80/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$33,459 (+5.5%)
$43,560 + $114,766
$158,326
2022
$31,707 (+16.5%)
$43,560 + $114,766
$158,326
2021
$27,208 (+2.1%)
$30,492 + $85,038
$115,530
2020
$26,651 (−3.7%)
$30,492 + $85,038
$115,530
2019
$27,689 (+40.0%)
$30,492 + $103,461
$133,953
2018
$19,781 (+3.2%)
$26,136 + $65,955
$92,091
2017
$19,174 (+5.0%)
$26,136 + $65,955
$92,091
2016
$18,269 (−1.3%)
$26,136 + $65,955
$92,091
2015
$18,515 (−6.4%)
$21,780 + $63,317
$85,097
2014
$19,779 (+1.3%)
$21,780 + $70,646
$92,426
2013
$19,521 (+11.4%)
$21,780 + $73,416
$95,196
2012
$17,516 (+4.2%)
$37,026 + $54,963
$91,989
2011
$16,808 (+1.4%)
$37,026 + $54,963
$91,989
2010
$16,568 (−25.0%)
$37,026 + $54,963
$91,989
2009
$22,096 (+7.3%)
$18,513 + $124,273
$142,786
2008
$20,587 (+5.2%)
$29,620 + $123,914
$153,534
2007
$19,576
$29,620 + $123,914
$153,534
Tax history for 280 Old Farm Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$33,459 (+5.5%)
$43,560 + $114,766
$158,326
2022
$31,707 (+16.5%)
$43,560 + $114,766
$158,326
2021
$27,208 (+2.1%)
$30,492 + $85,038
$115,530
2020
$26,651 (−3.7%)
$30,492 + $85,038
$115,530
2019
$27,689 (+40.0%)
$30,492 + $103,461
$133,953
2018
$19,781 (+3.2%)
$26,136 + $65,955
$92,091
2017
$19,174 (+5.0%)
$26,136 + $65,955
$92,091
2016
$18,269 (−1.3%)
$26,136 + $65,955
$92,091
2015
$18,515 (−6.4%)
$21,780 + $63,317
$85,097
2014
$19,779 (+1.3%)
$21,780 + $70,646
$92,426
2013
$19,521 (+11.4%)
$21,780 + $73,416
$95,196
2012
$17,516 (+4.2%)
$37,026 + $54,963
$91,989
2011
$16,808 (+1.4%)
$37,026 + $54,963
$91,989
2010
$16,568 (−25.0%)
$37,026 + $54,963
$91,989
2009
$22,096 (+7.3%)
$18,513 + $124,273
$142,786
2008
$20,587 (+5.2%)
$29,620 + $123,914
$153,534
2007
$19,576
$29,620 + $123,914
$153,534
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
4.75
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
43,648
Year renovated
2019
Sq. Ft.
7,000
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
04133020140000
Parking Spaces
3
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Parking (Total): 3
Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 2
Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms Possible: 5
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Second
Dimensions: 15 x 12
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Office
Level: Second
Dimensions: 16 x 10
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Second
Dimensions: 29 x 24
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Game Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 28 x 21
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Flooring: Marble
Room Information
Room Type: Breakfast Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 15
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Screened Porch
Level: Main
Dimensions: 28 x 18
Room Information
Room Type: Mud Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 9
Room Information
Room Type: Sitting Room
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 9
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 16 x 15
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 11
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 25 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 25 x 19
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Island,Breakfast Room,Updated Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 19 x 17
Window Treatments: Skylight(s)
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10 x 5
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 24 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 17 x 15
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: Full
Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Crawl Space
Laundry Features: Upper Level
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 14
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Flooring: Hardwood
Equipment
Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood