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Northfield, Illinois
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Northfield

Quiet, convenient, and quintessentially North Shore.

A hidden gem between Winnetka and Northbrook, Northfield offers larger lots, New Trier schools, and easy access to everywhere.

Lena Bondar is a top Northfield, Illinois real estate agent with 23+ years of experience on the North Shore. Ranked in the top 17% of brokers nationally and in NSBAR's top 5% by residential sales volume, she has closed 311+ transactions across Northfield and the surrounding North Shore communities, holds a 5.0-star rating across 39 client reviews, and is certified GRI (Graduate, REALTOR® Institute) and CNE (Certified Negotiation Expert) with @properties Christie's International Real Estate.

Northfield at a glance

Population
5,487
Median home price
$909,000
Median household income
$161,500
Homeownership
92%
Bachelor’s or higher
81%

Why work with Lena Bondar in Northfield

Lena Bondar has more than 23 years of hyper-local experience guiding clients through Northfield and the surrounding North Shore. Her deep familiarity with the neighborhood’s schools, architecture, and hidden-gem streets translates to better buys, faster sales, and fewer surprises along the way.

  • 311+ homes sold across the North Shore, City of Chicago, and Northwest Suburbs.
  • 5.0-star rating across 39 verified client reviews.
  • Top 17% nationally and NSBAR top 5% by residential sales volume.
  • GRI & CNE certified with @properties Christie’s International Real Estate.

Reach out for a private consultation, a market report tailored to Northfield, or just an honest opinion on whether now is the right moment to make a move.

Living in Northfield

Northfield is a small, affluent Cook County village prized as a New Trier feeder community, with very high homeownership (~92%) and a highly educated population. Most homes are served by Sunset Ridge Elementary District 29, and the village offers a walkable downtown plus an active park district anchored by Clarkson and Willow parks.

Northfield housing market

Northfield is a small village, so sale prices swing on low volume: the May 2026 median was about $909K (up ~8% year over year, with Zillow’s average value near $866K), while the wider 60093 ZIP (shared with Winnetka) runs closer to $1.5M.

A very competitive small market — low transaction volume makes monthly figures noisy, with homes going pending in roughly five to six weeks. Median time on market is around 38 days.

Schools in Northfield

  • Sunset Ridge School District 29 — K–8 (Middlefork and Sunset Ridge schools); feeds New Trier
  • New Trier Township High School District 203 — Nationally renowned public high school district

Parks & amenities

  • Clarkson Park (splash pad, bandshell)
  • Willow Park (ball fields, pickleball, fitness path)
  • Northfield Community Center
  • Walkable downtown shops and dining

Northfield real estate FAQ

What are home prices like in Northfield, IL?
Northfield has a median home price around $909,000. Northfield is a small village, so sale prices swing on low volume: the May 2026 median was about $909K (up ~8% year over year, with Zillow’s average value near $866K), while the wider 60093 ZIP (shared with Winnetka) runs closer to $1.5M. A very competitive small market — low transaction volume makes monthly figures noisy, with homes going pending in roughly five to six weeks. For a current, address-specific valuation, Lena Bondar provides a free Northfield market analysis.
What school districts serve Northfield?
Northfield is served by Sunset Ridge School District 29, New Trier Township High School District 203. Lena knows how district boundaries affect both lifestyle and resale value, and can target your search by school assignment.
Who is a top real estate agent in Northfield, IL?
Lena Bondar is a top-rated Northfield real estate agent with 23+ years on the North Shore, a 5.0-star rating across 39 reviews, 311+ career home sales, and more homes sold than 95% of Glenview agents. She ranks in the top 17% of brokers nationally and NSBAR's top 5% by sales volume.
How do I buy or sell a home in Northfield?
Start with a no-obligation consultation with Lena Bondar. She handles pricing, staging, photography, marketing, and negotiation personally — no assistants — for both buyers and sellers across Northfield and the North Shore.

Data: 2024 U.S. Census ACS (small-sample margins) · market data May 2026. Figures from U.S. Census/ACS, Redfin, GreatSchools/Niche, and Metra; market data shifts — contact Lena for current, address-specific numbers.

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