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An affluent suburb located approximately 19 miles north of Chicago, Northfield was originally expansive prairie land. Characterized by its country atmosphere and high-concentration of artists, Northfield is known for its excellent school systems and sprawling upscale residences. This North Shore suburb is home to one of the first passive solar houses in the US – the Henry P. Glass House was built in 1948 and still stands at its original Northfield location.
Northfield home prices are not only among the most expensive in Illinois, but Northfield real estate also consistently ranks among the most valuable in America. Home styles range from sprawling ranches and mansions on oversized lots to maintenance-free condominiums, and new-construction homes.
The Northfield suburb is an affluent community located approximately 19 miles north of Chicago. The area was originally made of prairies, streams, and lagoons, and attracted very few American settlers. The 1854 establishment of the Winnetka railroad helped families begin to set down roots—among them blacksmith John Happ, whose grandson would become the first president of the Northfield suburb when it incorporated in 1926. The incorporation coincided with a drastic transformation of the area, spurred by entrepreneur Samuel Insull’s construction of the Skokie Valley Line. In 1929 the residents chose to name the growing community Northfield. Today, the Northfield suburb is characterized by its country atmosphere and its concentration of artists and designers, as well as its excellent schools and residences.
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