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Property Description
For sale, masonry commercial retail office building in Northfield IL, Building is 17000 sq ft, 87041 sq ft of land, The Zoning is B-1 An extremely rare opportunity to acquire a freestanding Class B professional Retail office building in the heart of Northfield IL, Illinois. Formerly built out as a high-end Salon and hair care company, Currently features a very high-end Salon build-out, high security entrance doors, and cameras. Building is two levels, with a basement The building features on the first-floor level is a reception area and 11 rooms of various sizes previously used for salon and hair care work, this level has 16" ceilings, The Upper-level features 7 wide open rooms, some used as offices with high ceilings which can be reconfigured, The lower level is comprised of 12 of various sizes previously used for salon and hair care work All These rooms can be changed and reconfigured Many of these spaces feature open space/units feature exposed stone and brick walls, high end finishes, high ceilings with hardwood oak floors or carpet, very bright, modern lighting, skylights, Wi-Fi access, This site has excellent road access located just south of the busy intersection of Willow and Waukegan, 21,600 (VPD) on Waukegan, 281.20 FT of Frontage on Waukegan 1 Sunken truck ramp and one Drive in door (DID) Leading to the lower-level storage area, The building utilizes 200 + amp electric system and has plenty of parking on a large parking lot that surrounds the property. Parking for 120 - 150 cars Easy access to the Glenview and Northfield business districts to the north and south, Easy access to 94 and 294. Ideal for a variety of commercial uses: perfect for new owners for professional use Retail, Salon, Med spa, or office, law firm, insurance, technology, financial trading, accounting office or Investment, or a large restaurant or you can redevelop the Parcel. Nearby professional offices and businesses include Jewel, Panera Bread, Giordano's, Shops of Heatherfield, Area professional businesses and practices include, The Bridge Community Building. Northview Bank & Trust, Endeavor Health Immediate Care - Northfield, North Coast Dental of Northfield, Synergy Integrative Headache Center Pin Numbers - 04234000420000 - 04234000430000 Do not contact Owner. Please call the listing broker for all showings.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 281 Waukegan Rd
General
- Price: $3,499,999
- Taxes: $116,854 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12706255
Interior
- Interior Features: Atrium, Common Meeting Room(s), Passenger Elevator(s), Accessible Entrance, Heavy Floor Load, Overhead Door(s), Private Restroom(s), Public Restroom(s), Storage Inside
- Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Tile, Varies
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Alarm Monitored, Alarm on Site, Fire Extinguisher(s), Hydrants on Site
Location
- Area: Northfield
- County: Cook
- Township: Northfield
- Driving Directions: WILLOW TO WAUKEGAN IN NORTHFIELD SOUTH TO ADDRESS
- Location Details: Mixed-Use Area
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Central Building Heat, Forced Air, Gas
Utilities
- Water: Community Water, Municipal Water
- Onsite: Electricity to Site, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick, Concrete
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Concrete
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Fiberglass, Membrane
- Ceiling Height: 16
- Drive-In Doors: 1
- # Loading Docks: 1
- Sub-Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Tile, Varies
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 17,000
- Current Bldg. Use: Commercial
- Year Built: 1976
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 2
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 87,041
- Lot Dimensions: 281.20 x 320.49 x 280.50 x 300.69
- Frontage: City Street, County Road, Public Road, State Road, Township Road, Paved
- Drainage: Drainage Ways, Floor Drains, Storm Sewers
- Zoning: COMMR
Financial Considerations
- For Sale/Rent/Lease: For Sale Only
- Security Deposit: Alarm Monitored, Alarm On Site, Fire Extinguisher/s, Hydrants On Site
- Assessment Year: 1976
- Tax Amount: $116,854.4
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Documents Avail.: Floor Plan, Existing Survey
- Property ID: 4234000430000
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Schools
Schools serving 281 Waukegan Rd
School Districts:Sunset Ridge School District 29, New Trier Township High School District 203
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Sunset Ridge Elementary School, Northfield, IL 525 Sunset Ridge Road, Northfield, IL 60093 | 4-8 | 0.6 mi |
Middlefork Primary School 405 Wagner Road, Northfield, IL 60093 | K-3 | 1 mi |
New Trier Township H S Northfield 7 North Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093 | 9- | 1.8 mi |
New Trier Township H S Winnetka 385 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093 | 10-12 | 4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 281 Waukegan Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$40,132
—
$277,731
49%
2023
$40,132
5%
$185,930
—
2022
$38,058
-16%
$185,930
—
2021
$45,088
2%
$185,930
—
2020
$44,075
12%
$185,930
—
2019
$39,443
53%
$185,930
61%
2018
$25,822
3%
$115,731
—
2017
$25,013
6%
$115,731
—
2016
$23,598
-1%
$115,731
9%
2015
$23,814
2%
$106,075
—
2014
$23,436
4%
$106,466
—
2013
$22,453
7%
$106,466
-1%
2012
$21,066
—
$107,636
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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281 Waukegan Road, Northfield, IL 60093 (MLS# 12706255) is a Commercial property. 281 Waukegan Road is currently listed for $3,499,999 and was received on July 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 281 Waukegan Road? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in Northfield? You can browse all Northfield real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

