Last Sold Price
4 beds4,975 sqft$168/sqft
230 S Poplar Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Description

Today's lifestyle has changed in just months and so have our needs. Do you need a HOME OFFICE? You will not find one finer- it has richly paneled cherry walls, floor to ceiling custom crafted built-ins, a fireplace, and is located in a quiet corner of this home. The living room has a panoramic view of the lushly landscaped yard and spacious deck. Formal dining room with adjacent butler's pantry/wet bar will accommodate all of your entertaining needs. Bright, white kitchen offers an abundance of cabinetry,...Today's lifestyle has changed in just months and so have our needs. Do you need a HOME OFFICE? You will not find one finer- it has richly paneled cherry walls, floor to ceiling custom crafted built-ins, a fireplace, and is located in a quiet corner of this home. The living room has a panoramic view of the lushly landscaped yard and spacious deck. Formal dining room with adjacent butler's pantry/wet bar will accommodate all of your entertaining needs. Bright, white kitchen offers an abundance of cabinetry, counter space, planning or homework desk, generous table space and sliding doors to deck and beautiful yard. The family room with a fireplace is adjacent to the kitchen and also has sliding doors to the deck. FIRST FLOOR MASTER has walk-in closet with custom cabinets and shelving. Bath has double sinks, tub, separate shower and skylight providing natural light. Three generously sized bedrooms on the 2nd floor, one en-suite and a bonus cedar closet. Lower level has game room, workshop and great storage. Side load garage with easy care Epoxy floor. Additional features: speakers throughout, security system, central vacuum, irrigation system, outside lighting. Quality construction, only one owner, exceptionally maintained and updated. Active neighborhood association sponsors fun events and social gatherings! For Showings: PANDEMIC Advisory Form under Additional Information must be signed by all parties.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/30/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Chris Bryan • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
    P: (847) 323-8905 C: (847) 323-8905 cbryan@bhhschicago.com

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Property Details for 230 South Poplar Road

Status
MLS #
10456891
Days on Market
333
Taxes
$18,830 / year
HOA Fees
$750 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Detached Single / 1.5 Story
Year Built
1985
Lot Size
0.80 AC / 34,848 SF
Area
Lake Forest
Subdivision
Onwentsia Gardens
Township
West Deerfield
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
3.0
Num Of Cars
3.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
2
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
Architectural Style
Traditional

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$915,000

Avg days on market

10

Sale-to-list ratio

99.2%

Lake Forest, IL

9 comparable properties found

a view of a building
1

$915,000

Sold 05/01/25

4
Bedrooms
4,465
Square Feet
0.33
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/63
2

$760,000

Sold 04/14/26

4
Bedrooms
4,207
Square Feet
1.03
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/37
3

$2,000,000

Sold 10/30/25

4
Bedrooms
4,907
Square Feet
0.36
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
1/33
4

$900,000

Sold 11/04/24

4
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
1.22
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/42
5

$1,550,000

Sold 05/28/26

4
Bedrooms
5,600
Square Feet
0.5
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
1/29
6

$820,000

Sold 11/22/24

4
Bedrooms
2,028
Square Feet
0.29
Acres
a view of a yard in front of a house with large tree
1/30
7

$930,000

Sold 08/28/25

4
Bedrooms
2,411
Square Feet
0.48
Acres
$850,000 | 973 Valley Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1/26
8

$850,000

Sold 01/23/25

5
Bedrooms
4,780
Square Feet
0.47
Acres
$1,350,000 | 125 North Ridge Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
1/46
9

$1,350,000

Sold 08/04/26

4
Bedrooms
4,192
Square Feet
1.1
Acres

Location

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Building Information for 230 South Poplar Road

Stories-Year Built1985Building Size-Lot Size0.80 AC / 34,848 SF

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Property Information for 230 South Poplar Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 67
  • Elementary School: Cherokee Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Deer Path Middle School
  • High School District: 115
  • High School: Lake Forest High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 67
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee Includes: Other
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Num Of Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Attic: Full
  • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Room Type: Office, Recreation Room
  • Num of Baths: 3.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1.5 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Cooktop, Oven/Built-In
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: No
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 175X246X145X217
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Shake
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Living Area Source: Other
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2020-05-21T18:38:58
  • Photos Count: 26
  • Rural: N
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 05-05-2020
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X18
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X16
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X15
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 14X18
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 15X16
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Family Room Dimensions: 14X27
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Island
  • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 14X27
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Laundry Dimensions: 7X11
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Living Room Dimensions: 15X18
Additional Room #1 Information
  • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Hardwood
Additional Room #2 Information
  • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Carpet
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 19X34
Office Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 16X18

Property History for 230 South Poplar Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 30, 2020

Sold

MRED #10456891

$835,000
Jul 24, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #674685965

$835,000
Jun 15, 2020

Pending

MRED #10456891

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/30/2020

Sold

MRED #10456891

$835,000
07/24/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #674685965

$835,000
06/15/2020

Pending

MRED #10456891

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

Public Records for 230 South Poplar Road

Taxable ValueLand$143,303Additions$272,849Total$416,152
Tax Record2024$23,641 ($1,970 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt4,129 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,129 SqFtStories1Lot Size36,362 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1985Year Renovated1985CountyLAKEAPN16-05-202-093

Schools near 230 South Poplar Road

This home is within Lake Forest School District 67.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Cherokee Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Deer Path Middle School East
Public5 to 6

Deer Path Middle School West
Public7 to 8

Lake Forest High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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