265 Dickens Street, Northfield, Illinois 60093
$1,750,000
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For Sale
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| Status: | New |
| Sqft: | 4,750 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $368 |
| Beds: | 5 |
| Baths: | 5 |
| Year Built: | 1950 |
| Property Taxes: | $20,686 |
| Days On Market: | 0 |
| Lot Size: | 0,00 |
Description
STUNNING EXPANDED HOME in Prime Northfield Location! Welcome to 265 Dickens Street, an exceptional 5 bed/4.1 bath residence that has been thoughtfully expanded and meticulously upgraded to deliver luxury, comfort, and extraordinary functionality. The RARE double lot home, originally purchased in 2002 and transformed through a major renovation in 2006 by J&B Construction (Josh Dolby & Brian Anderson), offers a rare combination of craftsmanship, scale, and modern amenities across all levels. MAIN LEVEL - Open, Bright & Designed for Entertaining - The first floor features an expansive circular flow, ideal for both everyday living and large-scale entertaining. The living room is cozy and adjacent to a larger front porch, perfect for star gazing and conversations. The heart of the home is the impressive 25 x 25 family room, surrounded by windows that frame beautiful views of the landscaped backyard. The recently renovated kitchen is perfectly equipped and generously sized for culinary creating. It opens to the family room, with bar seating creating the perfect dialogue between spaces. The dining room was extended several feet during the renovation to enhance functionality and gathering space and features a custom built in bar, perfect for serving and entertaining. Multiple access points lead to the home's rear porches and terraced patio, allowing seamless indoor-outdoor living. A spacious mudroom-complete with cubbies, dog shower, and an additional main level laundry area-connects to the expanded three car tandem garage. SECOND FLOOR - Exceptional Bedroom Layout & Luxury Primary Suite - The second level offers a well-designed layout for comfort and convenience. The primary suite, built above the entire extended garage footprint, is a serene retreat featuring large sitting area with fireplace, beverage bar and refrigerator, elegant spa bathroom with Steam shower and jacuzzi tub, and custom walk-in closet. The remainder of the second floor includes three spacious bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a highly convenient second-floor laundry room. Lower Level - Full Second Living Space-The spacious basement offers high ceilings and abundant flexibility, featuring a separate full kitchen, large recreation room, dedicated workout room, utility and mechanical rooms, plus endless storage spaces and built-in cabinetry. This level is ideal for entertaining, extended-stay guests, hobby needs, or multi-generational living. OUTDOOR LIVING - Beautifully Designed & Built for Enjoyment - Multiple porches extend from the great room, mudroom, and dining room, creating inviting spaces to relax. The professionally designed outdoor area includes a terraced patio with outdoor fireplace and sitting walls that enhance both beauty and function; a large, fully fenced private yard ideal for gatherings plus a charming covered front porch adds to the home's curb appeal. Notable Upgrades include whole house audio system, dedicated IT cabinet for home technology. LOCATION - In one of the prime locations, this stunning home is walking distance to Clarkson Park (offering live music, Rib Fest, farmer's markets, outdooring skating and playground) plus steps away from town, restaurants, shopping, coffee and more! This home truly has it all! COME IN AND LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE!
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
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| 1950 | |
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| 12563725 | |
| 04244090070000 |
Nearby Schools
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High School
New Trier Twp H.s. Northfield/wi |
203 | Not in DB | |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
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| 9 Feb, 2026 | Listed for sale | $1,750,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 5
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
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Full Bathrooms: 5
Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink
Bathroom in Basement: 1
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Other Specifics
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| 6000 | |
| Full,Pull Down Stair,Unfinished | |
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Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
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| 2026 | $20,686 |
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