228 Poplar St Winnetka, IL 60093
Estimated payment $5,863/month
Total Views
7,156
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,801
Sq Ft
$500
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Mature Trees
- Wood Flooring
- Bonus Room
- Greeley Elementary School Rated A
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Breakfast Room
About This Home
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*
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $13,721
Year Built
- Built in 1919
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 50 x 161 x 60 x 129
- Fenced
- Mature Trees
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
Interior Spaces
- 1,801 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Skylights
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Breakfast Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Bonus Room
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Dual Sinks
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
- Sink Near Laundry
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Schools
- Greeley Elementary School
- Carleton W Washburne Middle School
- New Trier Twp High School Northfield/Wi
Utilities
- Heating System Uses Steam
- Lake Michigan Water
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,721 | $62,502 | $24,090 | $38,412 |
| 2023 | $12,895 | $62,502 | $24,090 | $38,412 |
| 2022 | $12,895 | $62,502 | $24,090 | $38,412 |
| 2021 | $10,766 | $44,813 | $16,425 | $28,388 |
| 2020 | $10,652 | $44,813 | $16,425 | $28,388 |
| 2019 | $10,999 | $50,597 | $16,425 | $34,172 |
| 2018 | $11,519 | $51,458 | $14,235 | $37,223 |
| 2017 | $12,397 | $56,708 | $14,235 | $42,473 |
| 2016 | $12,949 | $60,987 | $14,235 | $46,752 |
| 2015 | $13,592 | $57,869 | $11,862 | $46,007 |
| 2014 | $13,314 | $57,869 | $11,862 | $46,007 |
| 2013 | $12,685 | $57,869 | $11,862 | $46,007 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 10/27/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/24/2025 10/24/25 | For Sale | $900,000 | -- | $500 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Attorney | |
| Warranty Deed | $535,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Co | |
| Warranty Deed | $362,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $428,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $267,500 | Balloon |
Source: Public Records
About the Listing Agent
Debbie is thrilled to bring her consulting and marketing experience to Coldwell Banker to help you find the home you’ll adore and/or fervently negotiate on your behalf to get top dollar for your house sale! She'll help you understand the current real estate market, carefully listen to your wants and needs and be a trusted advisor. From connecting you with home repair vendors and linking you to neighborhood school information, to assisting with staging your home to get it ready to sell, to
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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12500953
APN: 05-21-316-002-0000
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