228 Poplar St

Winnetka, IL 60093

$930,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
1,801 Sq. Ft.
$516 / Sq. Ft.
1,801
Sq. Ft.
$516
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 12/8/25
Closed 12/8/25
a front view of a house with a yard
a living room with furniture and a large window
a living room with fireplace furniture and a large window
a living room with furniture fireplace and a table
a living room with furniture and a floor to ceiling window
a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
a kitchen with a table and chairs
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink and a stove
a dining room with furniture a chandelier and wooden floor
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a refrigerator and a sink
a bedroom with a bed and wooden floor
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
a bedroom with furniture and windows
a bedroom with furniture and a window
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink and a mirror
a bathroom with a granite countertop sink and a mirror
a bedroom with baby bed and a large window
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
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a living room with furniture a flat screen tv and a refrigerator
a workspace with furniture and a rug
a utility room with cabinets and washer
a bathroom with a sink vanity mirror and toilet
a view of balcony with wooden floor and outdoor seating
a house with a tree in front of it
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Description

This bright and expanded east Winnetka bungalow is move-in ready and larger than meets the eye! It's a spacious 4-bed, 3-bath home with a main floor that features a large and sunny living room, separate dining room, updated eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms and a full bath. The sizeable second-floor primary bedroom has a sitting area where you can enjoy the treetop views. The sunny bathroom on this floor is complete with Carrara marble counters, two sink areas and a skylight. The second upstairs bedroom...This bright and expanded east Winnetka bungalow is move-in ready and larger than meets the eye! It's a spacious 4-bed, 3-bath home with a main floor that features a large and sunny living room, separate dining room, updated eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms and a full bath. The sizeable second-floor primary bedroom has a sitting area where you can enjoy the treetop views. The sunny bathroom on this floor is complete with Carrara marble counters, two sink areas and a skylight. The second upstairs bedroom comfortably fits 2 twin beds or can be converted to an office or enormous walk-in closet to create a primary suite. Escape to the full, finished basement complete with multi-use rec room with built-in cabinets, a full bath, a laundry room with utility sink, table and storage. Easy exterior access from the basement and the kitchen to the fully fenced backyard shaded with oak trees, a charming brick paver patio, an architect-designed 2-car garage with windows and a window box and a perfectly sized yard. The garage attic serves all of your overflow storage needs and is accessed by pull down stairs. This lovely home is ideally located near Greeley Elem (2 blks), New Trier HS (4 blks), Metra (2 blks), park/playground (2 blks), Elder Beach (5 blks), and downtown (9 blks). Broker owned
  1. Listed by Deborah Evans • Coldwell Banker Realty
    P: (847)-644-6057 C: (847)-644-6057 debbie.moraevans@cbrealty.com
  2. Listed by Jiji Caponi • Coldwell Banker Realty
    P: (312)-771-7745 C: (312)-771-7745 jiji.caponi@cbexchange.com

Sold By Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

Property Details for 228 Poplar Street

Area
Winnetka
Township
New Trier
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Air Conditioning Type
Small Duct High Velocity
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Hot Water/Steam
LISTING UPDATED: 12/12/2025 02:01 AM

Property Details for 228 Poplar Street

StatusClosed
MLS #12500953
Days on Market4
Taxes$13,721 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1.5 Story
Year Built1919
Lot Size-
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 228 Poplar Street

Stories-Year Built1919Building Size-Lot Size-

Payment Calculator

$5,676 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,533

Property Taxes

$1,143

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 228 Poplar Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 36
  • Elementary School: Greeley Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Carleton W Washburne School
  • High School District: 203
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 36
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Bath Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Type: Finished, Exterior Entry, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Small Duct High Velocity
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement Sq Ft: 904
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Bonus Room
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 1.5 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 1805
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 2709
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2709
  • Main Sq Ft: 1176
  • Upper Sq Ft: 629
  • Lot Description: Mature Trees
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: Survey
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 161 x 60 x 129
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Stucco
  • General Information: None
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 904.0
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1981
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 4
  • Document Date: 2025-10-24T20:00:22
  • Photos Count: 34
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 3
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 10-24-2025
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X23
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 11X10
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 15X11
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 24X29
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X17
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 17X17
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 18X13
Bonus Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Dimensions: 13X9
Breakfast Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Dimensions: 9X8

Property History for 228 Poplar Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 8, 2025

Sold

MRED #12500953

$930,000—
Dec 2, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1922968179

$930,000

+2.4% / yr

Oct 27, 2025

Pending

MRED #12500953

—
Oct 27, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12500953

—
Oct 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12500953

$900,000—
Jun 19, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #96222172

$535,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/08/2025

Sold

MRED #12500953

$930,000
12/02/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1922968179

$930,000

+2.4% / yr

10/27/2025

Pending

MRED #12500953

—
10/27/2025

Contingent

MRED #12500953

—
10/24/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12500953

$900,000
06/19/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #96222172

$535,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 228 Poplar Street

Taxable ValueLand$24,090Additions$38,411Total$62,501
Tax Record2023$13,721 ($1,143 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,981 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,981 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,300 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920CountyCOOKAPN05-21-316-002Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 228 Poplar Street

This home is within Winnetka School District 36.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Greeley Elementary School
Public - K to 4
The Skokie School
Public - 5 to 6
Carleton W Washburne School
Public - 7 to 8
New Trier Township H S Northfield
Public - 9
Rating
School
Distance
Greeley Elementary School
PublicK to 4

The Skokie School
Public5 to 6

Carleton W Washburne School
Public7 to 8

New Trier Township H S Northfield
Public9

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