Charming 3-Bedroom in Award-Winning School District! Welcome to this warm and inviting home that blends character with modern updates. Featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and new hardwood floors throughout, this property offers both comfort and style. The heart of the home is a beautiful fully updated white kitchen that flows into open living spaces-perfect for everyday living and entertaining. A brand-new roof (2024) adds peace of mind, while the unfinished basement provides endless opportunity to create the space of your dreams. Step outside to enjoy a fully fenced, oversized backyard complete with a lovely patio and built in fireplace-ideal for kids, pets, and outdoor gatherings. Plus, you'll love being just a short walk to school in an award-winning D29 school district. Easy access to 94 and 41. Don't miss the chance to make this charming, move-in ready home yours!
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
8,886 sq ftLot Size
$529Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Catherine Brennan• Resource Realty Corp.
Bought with Vittoria Logli• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Evan Fitzgerald• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
5 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Jaana Monika Virta-Gupta
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 628 Happ Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12449866
Jan 22, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$720,000
$449/sq ft
Dec 21, 2025
Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)
—
Oct 25, 2025
Price Changed
$749,000
$468/sq ft
Aug 27, 2025
Price Changed
$799,000
$499/sq ft
Aug 20, 2025
Listed (Active)
$849,000
$530/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11219497
Mar 11, 2022
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$455,000
$284/sq ft
Feb 16, 2022
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Feb 15, 2022
Price Changed
$460,000
$287/sq ft
Jan 4, 2022
Price Changed
$475,000
$297/sq ft
Nov 18, 2021
Price Changed
$489,900
$306/sq ft
Oct 20, 2021
Price Changed
$499,900
$312/sq ft
Oct 7, 2021
Listed (Active)
$524,900
$328/sq ft
+23
Fall in love today with this charming Colonial-style Northfield home. From the moment you go through the front door for the first time you will feel the warmth and love that this home has provided over the years. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath. Imagine curling up on the couch in the front bay window with your favorite pumpkin spice drink in the morning admiring the beautiful fall colors. Envision intimate family dinners at the dining room table and cozy fires around the fireplace in the living room. A huge family room addition is ideal for movie nights, the big game, or just gathering with friends for a fun night in. The galley-style kitchen boasts newer stainless steel appliances, gorgeous granite countertops and a large pantry cabinet. Upstairs you'll find 3 spacious bedrooms and a remodeled bath done perfectly to reflect the style of the home. If you're looking for the perfect space for a home gym, or winter hockey/soccer practice, look no further than the basement. Unfinished, but extremely spacious with tons of potential for the future. Before the winter sets in, you'll absolutely love the yard in this house. Enjoy the privacy and serenity of nature on the huge deck, or make your way to the back of the yard on a cool fall evening for smores in your stone firepit. This yard is fully fenced and totally private with large arbor vitae surrounding the back and mature trees all around. Located in the amazing village of Northfield, with easy access to 94 and 41, award-winning New Trier School district and close distance to Middlefork Elementary school. This is the home for you, come take a look and make this your new home for the holidays!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09755343
Dec 1, 2017
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$417,000
$260/sq ft
Nov 27, 2017
Pending
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Oct 21, 2017
Contingent
—
Oct 11, 2017
Price Changed
$424,500
$265/sq ft
Sep 19, 2017
Listed (New)
$429,000
$268/sq ft
+19
Unbeatable Value! Charm abounds in this updated colonial, located on the quiet residential North Happ Rd in New Trier HS district & NEW state-of-the-art Sunset Ridge school. Gracious living room with wood-burning fireplace & bay window. Elegant dining room has built-in corner cabinet & newer light fixture. Remodeled kitchen w/ granite counters, NEW SS fridge, dishwasher & adjacent to large family rm with sliders to gorgeous Chalet-designed deep backyard. Three spacious bedrooms with gleaming hardwood floors. Relax or entertain al fresco in park-like fenced-in yard with perennials, rose bushes, deck, brick patio & outdoor fireplace. Unfinished basement with high ceiling. Upgrades include: freshly painted interior, refinished hardwood floors, newer windows & water heater. Friendly neighborhood in-walk to schools, Northfield Community Center with new Fitness Center. Near shopping, Mariano's, restaurants, Middlefork Tennis Club with club house & outdoor pool.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09662831
Sep 19, 2017
Listing Removed
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Aug 15, 2017
Price Changed
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Jul 21, 2017
Price Changed
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Jul 5, 2017
Price Changed
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Jun 17, 2017
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09599690
Jun 14, 2017
Listing Removed
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May 23, 2017
Price Changed
*
Apr 19, 2017
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09478880
Apr 19, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Feb 14, 2017
Price Changed
*
Jan 17, 2017
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09176671
Jun 15, 2016
Listing Removed
—
May 5, 2016
Price Changed
*
Apr 19, 2016
Price Changed
*
Mar 28, 2016
Listed (New)
*
Public Records
Sep 25, 1998
Sold
$282,000
$176/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 2, 1986
Sold
$151,500
$95/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1986
Sold
$151,500
$95/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,360 (+13.5%)
$12,468 + $35,531
$47,999
2022
$9,125 (+20.7%)
$12,468 + $35,531
$47,999
2021
$7,557 (+1.6%)
$10,909 + $23,584
$34,493
2020
$7,441 (−7.5%)
$10,909 + $23,584
$34,493
2019
$8,041 (−0.5%)
$10,909 + $26,996
$37,905
2018
$8,078 (−9.8%)
$9,573 + $26,630
$36,203
2017
$8,952 (+3.8%)
$9,573 + $35,221
$44,794
2016
$8,625 (+1.8%)
$9,573 + $35,221
$44,794
2015
$8,471 (+1.8%)
$7,792 + $32,567
$40,359
2014
$8,318 (+4.6%)
$7,792 + $32,567
$40,359
2013
$7,956 (+0.9%)
$7,792 + $32,567
$40,359
2012
$7,887 (+3.5%)
$8,683 + $34,112
$42,795
2011
$7,618 (+11.5%)
$8,683 + $34,112
$42,795
2010
$6,834 (−1.9%)
$8,683 + $34,112
$42,795
2009
$6,969 (+11.2%)
$7,570 + $41,525
$49,095
2008
$6,264 (+10.3%)
$12,112 + $40,678
$52,790
2007
$5,681
$12,112 + $40,678
$52,790
Tax history for 628 Happ Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,360 (+13.5%)
$12,468 + $35,531
$47,999
2022
$9,125 (+20.7%)
$12,468 + $35,531
$47,999
2021
$7,557 (+1.6%)
$10,909 + $23,584
$34,493
2020
$7,441 (−7.5%)
$10,909 + $23,584
$34,493
2019
$8,041 (−0.5%)
$10,909 + $26,996
$37,905
2018
$8,078 (−9.8%)
$9,573 + $26,630
$36,203
2017
$8,952 (+3.8%)
$9,573 + $35,221
$44,794
2016
$8,625 (+1.8%)
$9,573 + $35,221
$44,794
2015
$8,471 (+1.8%)
$7,792 + $32,567
$40,359
2014
$8,318 (+4.6%)
$7,792 + $32,567
$40,359
2013
$7,956 (+0.9%)
$7,792 + $32,567
$40,359
2012
$7,887 (+3.5%)
$8,683 + $34,112
$42,795
2011
$7,618 (+11.5%)
$8,683 + $34,112
$42,795
2010
$6,834 (−1.9%)
$8,683 + $34,112
$42,795
2009
$6,969 (+11.2%)
$7,570 + $41,525
$49,095
2008
$6,264 (+10.3%)
$12,112 + $40,678
$52,790
2007
$5,681
$12,112 + $40,678
$52,790
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
8,906 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
1,409
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
04242000510000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Parking (Total): 1
Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage