265 Dickens Street, Northfield, IL 60093

• 5 beds |
• 5 baths |
• 3,561 sqft

Property 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!

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

February 13, 2026 at 11:18PM

Listing Office:

@properties Christie's International Real Estate : 847-452-7480

Listing Agent:

Glo Rolighed : 847-452-7480

MLS ID:

12563725

Interior

• General: Vaulted Ceiling(s)Cathedral Ceiling(s)Dry Bar1st Floor Bedroom1st Floor Full BathBuilt-in FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s)Open FloorplanSeparate Dining Room
• Rooms: Bedroom 5AtticRecreation RoomWorkshopKitchenMud RoomUtility Room-Lower LevelStorageWalk In Closet
• Master Bath: WhirlpoolSeparate ShowerSteam ShowerDouble Sink
• Appliances: Double OvenMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)CooktopRange Hood
• Dining: Separate
• Laundry: Main LevelUpper LevelMultiple Locations
• Basement: FinishedFull
• Flooring: HardwoodLaminate
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Natural Gas
• Fireplace: ElectricGas StarterFireplaces: 2
• Disability Feature: None

Exterior

• Parking: TandemYesGarage OwnedAttachedGarageParking spaces: 3

Construction

• Windows: Skylight(s)Window TreatmentsDrapes
• General: 2 Stories

Location

• HOA Amenities: Not Applicable
• Originating MLS: mred
• School District: 29
• County: Cook

Lot

• Zoning: 04244090070000

Utilities

• Water: Public
• Sewer: Storm Sewer

Financial

• Source: mred
• Ownership: Fee Simple