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*
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$930,000
228 Poplar St, Winnetka, IL 60093
4beds
1,801sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1919
-- sqft lot
$945,600 Zestimate®
$516/sqft
$6,190 Estimated rent
Home value
$945,600
$851,000 - $1.05M
$6,190/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: December 12, 2025 at 12:01am
Listing courtesy of:
Deborah Evans 847-644-6057,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Jiji Caponi 312-771-7745,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Katie Bishop
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12500953
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 299 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X23
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 696 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X29
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X17
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 289 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X17
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X13
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- Small Duct High Velocity
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,709
- Total interior livable area: 1,801 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 904
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Dimensions: 50 x 161 x 60 x 129
- Features: Mature Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 05213160020000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1919
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Winnetka
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/8/2025 | Sold | $930,000+3.3%$516/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12500953 Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2025 | Pending sale | $900,000$500/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12500953 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2025 | Contingent | $900,000$500/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12500953 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $900,000+68.2%$500/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12500953 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2002 | Sold | $535,000+47.6%$297/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $13,721 +6.4% | $62,501 |
| 2022 | $12,895 +19.8% | $62,501 +39.5% |
| 2021 | $10,766 +1.1% | $44,813 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60093
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Greeley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Carleton W Washburne SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 10/10New Trier Township High School WinnetkaGrades: 10-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Greeley Elementary School
- Middle: Carleton W Washburne School
- High: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
- District: 36
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Illinois
- Cook County
- Winnetka
- 60093
- 228 Poplar St