Northfield · Cook County · IL
Homes for sale in
Northfield.
- Active listings
- 9
- Median list
- $1.45M
- Avg time on market
- 26 days
- Sold · last year
- 0
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Active listings
9 homes on the market
About the community
Living in Northfield.
Northfield is a village of about 5,750 residents in northern Cook County, sitting roughly 19 miles north of downtown Chicago among the upscale residential communities of the greater North Shore. It shares its 60093 ZIP code with neighboring Winnetka and is bordered by Glenview and Glencoe, giving it a quiet, low-density character. Most students attend Sunset Ridge School District 29 and then New Trier Township High School District 203, whose freshman campus is located in Northfield at 7 N Happ Road. Commuters reach O'Hare in roughly 21 minutes and the Chicago Loop in about 35 minutes by car. Northfield was the longtime home of Kraft Foods headquarters, and that campus is now occupied by Medline Industries, the village's largest employer.
At a glance
~5,750 residents
A small, low-density North Shore village of about 3.2 square miles, 5,751 at the 2020 census.
New Trier schools
Most of the village is in Sunset Ridge District 29 (K-8), feeding New Trier Township High School District 203.
New Trier freshman campus
New Trier's freshman campus is located in Northfield at 7 N Happ Road.
Top employer
Medline Industries is the village's largest employer at about 1,300 people, on the former Kraft Foods office site.
High household income
Median household income around $161,500, with home values that vary widely across the 60093 ZIP.
Property taxes ~2.08%
Median effective property tax rate near 2.08 percent, with a median annual bill around $11,230.
Drive-first commute
No Metra station inside the village; nearest stations are Hubbard Woods in Winnetka and Glenview, plus Pace buses.
Parks and community center
The Northfield Park District runs Willow, Clarkson, and Fox Meadow parks plus the Northfield Community Center.
What’s close
Northfield's civic and commercial life centers on the Happ Road and Willow Road corridors, with the New Trier freshman campus, Village Hall, parks, and a grocery anchor within a short distance.
- Happ Road area
- The central spine of the village, home to the New Trier freshman campus at 7 N Happ Road and nearby civic and commercial uses.
- Village Hall
- Village Hall and the police department sit at the corner of Willow and Happ roads.
- Clarkson Park
- Park west of downtown at 1950 New Willow Road with a playground, the Garard Family Splash Pad, and the Balin Family Bandshell.
- Willow Park
- The Park District's largest complex, with lighted ballfields and soccer fields, tennis and pickleball courts, and a fitness pathway.
- Sunset Foods
- North Shore family grocery at 550 W Frontage Road, a longtime local fixture.
- Willow Road corridor
- Willow Road is the primary east-west route, connecting the village to the Edens Expressway and neighbors.
What it’s actually like to live here
Northfield offers a residential, low-density setting on the North Shore, with a population around 5,750 spread across roughly 3.2 square miles. Daily life centers on the village's parks and the Northfield Community Center, which includes a full-sized gymnasium, fitness center, and multi-purpose rooms run by the Park District. Clarkson Park, just west of downtown, adds a playground, splash pad, and bandshell.
Dining and shopping concentrate along the village's commercial corridors, including the neighborhood restaurant The Happ Inn Bar and Grill and the Sunset Foods grocery store. The private Sunset Ridge Country Club offers golf, swimming, tennis, and paddle to members. Northfield's proximity to Winnetka, Glenview, and Wilmette gives residents access to additional North Shore amenities while the village itself stays quiet and residential.
Neighborhoods
Detailed Northfield community pages coming soon.
Browse the listings above. Detailed neighborhood pages with market stats, school info, and lifestyle take-downs land here as we roll them out.
Schools
Districts serving Northfield.
Boundary lines do shift. Always confirm in writing for a specific address before writing an offer.
- D29Grades Pre-K-8
Sunset Ridge School District 29
Schools serving the area
- Middlefork School
- Sunset Ridge School
Serves most of Northfield (Middlefork K-3, Sunset Ridge 4-8) and feeds New Trier District 203. A small eastern slice is in Avoca District 37 and a small southern slice in Glenview District 34, so verify by address.
- D37Grades Pre-K-8
Avoca School District 37
Schools serving the area
- Avoca West School
- Marie Murphy School
Serves a small part of eastern Northfield east of the former rail line. Also feeds New Trier District 203.
- D203Grades 9-12
New Trier Township High School District 203
Schools serving the area
- New Trier Northfield Campus (freshman)
- New Trier Winnetka Campus (grades 10-12)
Northfield's high school is New Trier, and the village hosts the freshman campus at 7 N Happ Road. Verify by address for any boundary edges.
Around town
What there is to do in Northfield.
A handful of the places people who live here actually use. Not a directory.
- Parks
Clarkson Park
Neighborhood park west of downtown at 1950 New Willow Road with a playground, splash pad, bandshell, and lodge.
- Parks
Willow Park
The Northfield Park District's largest complex, with lighted ballfields and soccer fields, tennis and pickleball courts, and a fitness pathway.
- Food & Drink
The Happ Inn Bar and Grill
A neighborhood bar and grill serving burgers, fried chicken, and a rotating drink list, open since 2009.
- Shopping
Sunset Foods
North Shore family grocery at 550 W Frontage Road offering fresh, local, and specialty items.
- Family
Northfield Community Center
A Park District facility with a full-sized gymnasium, fitness center, and program rooms hosting youth sports, camps, and classes.
- Culture
Northfield Village History
The village's official history program, covering its founding as Wau-Bun, its 1926 incorporation, and its 2026 centennial.
Getting around
Commute + transit from Northfield.
DriveBy car
- Routes: I-94 / Edens Expressway · Willow Road · Happ Road · Frontage Road
- O'Hare Airport: ~21 min
- Chicago Loop: ~35 min
By the numbers
Northfield taxes + market stats.
Property tax rates vary by exact township and assessor district. Confirm per address before pricing a purchase.
Property tax rate
2.08%
effective avg
Sales tax
8.75%
combined
Median sold price
$882,500
MRED · last 12 mo (96 sales)
Median household income
$161,500
ACS
How Northfield got here
A bit of history.
Settlement of the Northfield area began in the mid-1800s, with pioneer families including the Donovans arriving in 1855 and blacksmith John Happ moving his family to a Northfield farm around the time the Winnetka railroad was built in 1854. The Happ name still marks Happ Road. When the community organized, utilities entrepreneur Samuel Insull, who built the Skokie Valley rail line, held a contest to name the village and selected Wau-Bun, a Potawatomi word meaning dawn.
In 1926, residents voted 63 to 15 to incorporate, and John Happ became the first Village President. In 1929 the village changed its name from Wau-Bun to Northfield. The village marks its centennial in 2026, a hundred years after incorporation. Over the following decades Northfield grew into a corporate address as well as a residential one, hosting the headquarters of Kraft Foods before that campus passed to Medline Industries, while the Stepan Company, a specialty chemicals maker, remains headquartered in the village.
The questions buyers actually ask
Northfield FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Northfield. If yours isn't here, text 815-355-0582, same-day reply.
- What school district is Northfield, IL in?
- Most of Northfield is in Sunset Ridge School District 29 for grades K-8, with Middlefork School serving K-3 and Sunset Ridge School serving 4-8. A small eastern portion is in Avoca School District 37, and a smaller southern portion is in Glenview District 34. All of these feed into New Trier Township High School District 203 for high school.
- Does Northfield feed New Trier High School?
- Yes. Northfield students attend New Trier Township High School District 203, and the district's freshman campus is located in Northfield at 7 N Happ Road. Sophomores through seniors attend the Winnetka campus. New Trier is one of the best-known public high schools in the state.
- What are property taxes like in Northfield?
- Northfield's median effective property tax rate is about 2.08 percent, with a median annual bill near $11,230, well above the national median. The rate combines the Cook County base levy with local school district and special service levies. Homeowners can appeal assessments through the Cook County Assessor's Office.
- What is the median home value in Northfield?
- Ownwell reports a median home value around $550,000 for Northfield, though values vary widely across the 60093 ZIP, with the top tier well above $1 million. Census-based estimates run higher, reflecting different methodologies. Tell a Subdiview agent your budget and they can frame realistic options.
- How is the commute from Northfield to Chicago?
- By car, O'Hare is about 21 minutes (16 miles) and the Loop about 35 minutes (21 miles), though traffic can extend both. Northfield has no Metra station of its own, so rail commuters typically use nearby stations such as Hubbard Woods in Winnetka or Glenview, and Pace buses serve the village.
- Are there major employers in Northfield?
- Yes. Northfield was the longtime headquarters of Kraft Foods, and that office campus is now occupied by Medline Industries, the village's largest employer at about 1,300 people. Other significant employers include New Trier District 203 and the Stepan Company, a specialty chemicals maker headquartered in the village.
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