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$2,016,342

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 2 Partial Baths
  • 5,338 Sq. Ft.
  • 3.1 Car Garage
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Set on a lush, nature-filled 1.3-acre lot with a scenic creek running alongside, this spectacular home offers rare privacy, beauty, and space-both inside and out. Extensively renovated in 2021, every detail has been thoughtfully updated for modern living. The open-concept white kitchen features a large island and flows seamlessly into a vaulted, beamed family room-ideal for both daily living and entertaining. A generous foyer opens to a formal living room, dining room, and a private office with built-ins and wet bar. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite includes dual walk-in closets, a private office or sitting room, spa-like bath with walk-in shower and soaking tub. Two separate guest suites with en-suite baths, two additional bedrooms, and a large hall bath complete the upper level. The finished basement with surround sound offers flexible space for recreation, media, or hobbies. Outside, enjoy total privacy on the limestone patio, surrounded by mature landscaping. Set well back from the road, this home boasts exceptional curb appeal. Located in sought-after Northfield with top-rated schools. Extensive updates inside and out-please see the list of improvements. A rare opportunity to own a turnkey home in an idyllic setting!

Full Property Details for 265 Sunset Dr

General

  • Sold For: $2,016,342
  • Taxes: $20,760 (2023)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12364975
  • Added to Site: 266 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Beamed Ceilings, Separate Dining Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood-Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High-End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Range Hood
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Wood, Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement Baths: Yes
  • Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Steam Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Sump Pump, Air Purifier, Backup Sump Pump

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.1
  • Total Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

  • Area: Northfield
  • County: Cook
  • Driving Directions: SUNSET RIDGE ROAD, NORTH OF WILLOW ROAD 3/4 MILE, TO SUNSET DRIVE EAST 1/4 MILE

School Information

  • School District: 29
  • Midd School District: 29
  • Elementary School: Middlefork Primary School
  • Middle School: Sunset Ridge Elementary School
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Private School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Construction: Brick, Cedar
  • Exterior Const.: Brick, Cedar
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Partial
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Shake
  • Windows: Window Treatments
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Wood, Carpet
  • Square Feet: 5,338
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 1.3
  • Lot Size Range: 1.0 to 1.99 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 124 x 248 x 176 x 141 x 168 x 104
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees

Water Features

  • Water Front Desc.: Creek

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1971
  • Tax Amount: $20,760
  • Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 4133010080000

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Schools serving 265 Sunset Dr

School Districts:Sunset Ridge School District 29, New Trier Township High School District 203
NameGradesDistance
Sunset Ridge Elementary School, Northfield, IL
525 Sunset Ridge Road, Northfield, IL 60093
4-80.7 mi
Middlefork Primary School
405 Wagner Road, Northfield, IL 60093
K-30.9 mi
New Trier Township H S Northfield
7 North Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093
9-2 mi
New Trier Township H S Winnetka
385 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093
10-123.7 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 265 Sunset Dr

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/04/2025
Sold
$2,016,342
-8.14%
MLS
5/29/2025
Listed
$2,195,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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265 Sunset Drive, Northfield, IL 60093 (MLS# 12364975) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,016,342 on August 04, 2025. Want to learn more about 265 Sunset Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Northfield? You can browse all Northfield real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.