If you've been searching for RANCH-LIKE LIVING with a BREATHTAKING BACKYARD, this is it! Located in desirable Northfield where you get more space to spread out, this timeless Colonial home is on 1.1 acres of land with a serene backyard nestled beneath a canopy of towering oak trees. A long drive leads to an expansive parking court allowing guests to park with ease. Upon entering, you'll notice the dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows filling the home with natural light, and the charming moldings and millwork which create a comfortable atmosphere. The impressive foyer has sweeping backyard views, and overlooks the private brick patio - an idyllic setting for your morning coffee or entertaining on warm summer evenings. You'll want to host holiday gatherings in the elegant living room with a wood-burning fireplace and sun-filled bay window, and celebrate your special occasion dinners in the spacious dining room. Unwind with family in the inviting family room, or up the ante at the game table. For everyday living, the handsome wood-paneled study with a roaring fireplace is an ideal home office or library/den. The eat-in kitchen with plenty of pantry storage is adjacent to the laundry/mudroom, as well as the powder room. The attached two-car garage has deep built-in shelving to store everything you need, extra shelving along the side, and you can still park your two SUVs inside! The highly sought-after 1st-floor primary suite offers the ease and comfort of single-level living, while 2 extra-large upstairs bedrooms with spacious walk-in closets and a shared full bath provide comfortable accommodations for family and guests. Ideally located near Blue Ribbon Award-winning Sunset Ridge School, parks, shopping, dining, and transportation, this exceptional home offers the serenity of estate-style living with every convenience just moments away. Agent owned.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
1.12 acresLot Size
$492Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by John Baylor• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Listed by Cricket King• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
North Shore, located between Evanston and Lake Forest, is a residential and lakeside Chicago neighborhood with leafy ravines and a shoreline park system. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Metra stations and village centers along Green Bay Road, where independent cafes, bookstores, and small galleries line walkable blocks. Writers Theatre and the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts anchor the cultural calendar, while the Chicago Botanic Garden sets a seasonal rhythm just beyond the lakefront. Streets of brick Colonials, Tudors, and mid-century homes sit behind mature trees and stone walls. Lake Michigan beaches and the Green Bay Trail shape daily routines with long, linear outdoor corridors. Commuter rail and lakefront drives connect the area to downtown without changing its quiet, curated pace.
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Market insights
306 Sunset Ridge Rd · $1,595,000
SALE-TO-LIST
101.7%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,595,000
Median sale price in this area is $425,320. (73% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
12% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
First-floor bedroom and first-floor full bath
Built-in features and bookcases
Walk-in closet(s)
Center hall plan
Screens and window treatments
Attic with pull-down stair (unfinished)
Separate dining room
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms total
Master bedroom on the main level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms and one half bath
Separate shower in at least one bath
Kitchen
Eating area/table space
Cooktop, oven, range hood
Microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator
Disposal
Stainless steel appliances
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry
Washer and dryer included
Electric dryer hookup and laundry sink
In-unit laundry
Flooring
Hardwood flooring in many rooms
Ceramic tile in kitchen and laundry
Carpet in study
Brick flooring noted in foyer
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Circuit breaker electrical
Exterior features
Landscaped grounds with mature trees and wooded areas
Lot dimensions approximately 140 x 347
Located on about 1–2 acre parcel
Home design
Detached single-family home
Two-story design
Fee simple ownership
Living area reported as estimated
Parking
Attached garage (garage owned) with 2 garage spaces
Asphalt and brick driveway
Garage door opener
Construction
Cedar construction
Asphalt roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built approximately 61–70 years ago
Property built before 1978
Utilities
Lake Michigan water source
Public sewer
Circuit breaker electrical
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Other
Some photos are virtually staged
Possession at closing
Electricity and solar
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