305 Poplar St

$1,250,000
Price
3
Beds
3,128 Sq. Ft.
$400 / Sq. Ft.
3,128
Sq. Ft.
$400
per Sq. Ft.

Description

One of East Winnetka's most coveted locations! Handsome brick Colonial with separate studio perfectly blends timeless character with modern updates. Fresh and bright with a circular floor plan and hardwood floors. Wonderful living and entertaining spaces: generous living & dining rooms, family room and an updated eat-in kitchen with bright white cabinetry, a cozy built-in breakfast area overlooking the back yard plus a walk-in pantry. Light-filled spaces throughout the 1st floor offer a warm and...One of East Winnetka's most coveted locations! Handsome brick Colonial with separate studio perfectly blends timeless character with modern updates. Fresh and bright with a circular floor plan and hardwood floors. Wonderful living and entertaining spaces: generous living & dining rooms, family room and an updated eat-in kitchen with bright white cabinetry, a cozy built-in breakfast area overlooking the back yard plus a walk-in pantry. Light-filled spaces throughout the 1st floor offer a warm and inviting atmosphere. Upstairs, 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full baths, including a beautiful primary suite with walk-in closet and an updated bath. Lower level provides comfortable recreation space perfect for play or lounging plus great storage. Fabulous vaulted ceiling bonus room above the garage with heating, A/C, and gleaming floors-offers incredible flexibility as a home office, gym or creative studio. Enjoy outdoor living with a wonderful backyard, plus stone patio and fire pit-ideal for play, entertaining or quiet evenings. Over 3000SF of beautifully finished living space just steps from Greeley Elementary, New Trier, the Metra, the Village Green, and the beach. Truly, the best of East Winnetka living!

Listing Agents

  1. Paige Dooley

    Paige Dooley

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    paige.dooley@compass.com

    P: (847)-609-0963

  2. Jacquelynn Gordon

    Jacquelynn Gordon

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 305 Poplar Street

Area
Winnetka
Township
New Trier
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air, Zoned, Dual
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 11/14/2025 02:20 PM

Property Details for 305 Poplar Street

StatusPending
MLS #12499401
Days on Market5
Taxes$19,075 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1926
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,420 SF
CountyCook County
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Building Information for 305 Poplar Street

Stories-Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,420 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,766 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,177

Property Taxes

$1,590

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 305 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
  • 2nd Alternate Elementary School: The Skokie School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 36
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned, Dual
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Bonus Room, Foyer, Recreation Room, Storage, Terrace, Utility Room-Lower Level, Walk In Closet
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Fire Pit
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 53 X 140
  • Other Structures: Other, Garage(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Assessor Square Footage: 2432
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 4
  • Document Date: 2025-10-27T20:55:07
  • Photos Count: 26
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 18X12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 14X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 13X12
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 20X20
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 20X8
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 13X20
Terrace Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Terrace
  • Terrace Dimensions: 30X18
Walk In Closet 1 Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Dimensions: 7X6
Storage Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Dimensions: 20X3
Storage Room 2 Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Dimensions: 13X12
Storage Room 3 Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Dimensions: 20X8
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 18X7
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 20X16
Balcony/Porch/Lanai Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Dimensions: 15X13
Bonus Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Dimensions: 24X20
Utility Room Lower Level Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Dimensions: 26X13

Property History for 305 Poplar Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 31, 2025

Pending

MRED #12499401

Oct 31, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12499401

Oct 27, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12499401

$1,250,000
Jul 7, 2021

Sold

MRED #11043837

$1,017,000
Jul 2, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1467070848

$1,017,000

+4.3% / yr

Apr 15, 2021

Pending

MRED #11043837

Apr 14, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11043837

$1,024,000
Jun 5, 2017

Sold

MRED #09583453

$855,000
Jun 2, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #598567075

$855,000
Apr 12, 2017

Pending

MRED #09583453

Apr 11, 2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09583453

$849,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/31/2025

Pending

MRED #12499401

10/31/2025

Contingent

MRED #12499401

10/27/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12499401

$1,250,000
07/07/2021

Sold

MRED #11043837

$1,017,000
07/02/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1467070848

$1,017,000

+4.3% / yr

04/15/2021

Pending

MRED #11043837

04/14/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11043837

$1,024,000
06/05/2017

Sold

MRED #09583453

$855,000
06/02/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #598567075

$855,000
04/12/2017

Pending

MRED #09583453

04/11/2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09583453

$849,000

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

Public Records for 305 Poplar Street

Taxable ValueLand$23,961Additions$58,319Total$82,280
Tax Record2023$19,075 ($1,590 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,432 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,432 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,261 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927CountyCOOKAPN05-21-308-008Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 305 Poplar Street

This home is within Winnetka School District 36.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
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

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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