Cook County property record for 265 Dickens St, Northfield, IL 60093
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,571 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,550,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $9,975 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-24-409-007 |
| Primary APN | 04-24-409-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,571 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 265 DICKENS ST |
|---|---|
| City | NORTHFIELD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60093-3224 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GEORGE F (NIXON) & COS (FIRST) ADD TO (NORTHFIELD) A SUB IN THE NH SE SEC 24 IN COUNTY CLERKS DIV NH SE SEC 24-42-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | NIXON & COS FIRST ADD TO NORTHFIELD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTHFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1044 |
| Census Tract | 801800 |
265 Dickens St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2026.
Source: Cook County records, as of June 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 265 DICKENS ST, NORTHFIELD, IL 60093-3224 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 5, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202616023285 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 265 DICKENS ST, NORTHFIELD, IL 60093-3224 |
| Document Number | 0000023285 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202623285 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $234,825.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 265 DICKENS ST, NORTHFIELD, IL 60093-3224 |
| Document Number | 0000023286, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202616023286 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.38% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Northfield Township |
| Municipality | Northfield Village |
| Secondary School District | New Trier Township High School District 203 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Sunset Ridge School District 29 (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $58,000 Land $9,000 Building $49,000 | $580,000 Land $90,000 Building $490,000 | |
| 2023 | $9,975.00 (+5.58%) | ||
| 2022 | $9,448.00 Homeowner's exemption | $47,869 Land $8,400 Building $39,469 | $478,690 Land $84,000 Building $394,690 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 265 Dickens St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 86 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 43 units insured incl. 32 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 86 (1979–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 51 of 86 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2020 |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 265 Dickens St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NORTHFIELD serves 5,751 people · EPA ID IL0312100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 21 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead public education currently in violation since Mar 2026 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 396 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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