What a spectacular transformation of this unique contemporary ranch on a sought after street off of Ridge Rd. and one of the smaller houses on the block with it's 2984 sq. ft. . An extra 400 sq. ft. studio has just been finished in the area above the heated & insulated two car garage, with every amenity such as a newly installed, bathroom with the barn door & a hook up for a stacked washer & dryer if needed, kitchenette, hardwood floor, cathedral beamed ceiling & skylight, heating, electrical, AC with it's own thermostat etc. , perfect now for in laws & visiting friends, or a home office suite, just steps from the house with it's own separate entrance. The main house interior has been totally painted, with all new hardwood flooring, 8 new sliding glass doors throughout, light fixtures, many updates & total gutting in hall & half baths, updating in his & hers baths in the master suite with newer walk in closet, an enlarged 2nd bedroom where a long hall closet used to be, a new fancy washer & dryer in the 1st floor laundry, new stainless steel appliances & granite in updated kitchen which overlooks deck, eating area, and family room showing off a new mantel over the two sided fireplace, and a new half wall gives views of the dining area & living room beyond which has an abundance of light with the 3 sliding doors opening up to the terraced back yard. Also there is all new hardware, light fixtures, electrical panel & circuits, sump pump, finished partial basement and more, too much to mention. Outside features newer landscaping, with new sod, fenced in yd. , new roof on the garage/studio, fresh Aluminum coating on the main house roof, as well as new roof venting, gutters, & guards on both roofs, motion sensor activated lighting in front and back of the house, new window shutters, and the separate 1 car garage is a big bonus too! WOW! It's a one of a kind house not to be missed.
Single-familyProperty Type
1966Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
$291Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Vicki Wheary• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with Caroline Weston• Big Shoulders Realty, LLC
1960s ranch house. Garage is attached but has exterior access. Many original features and fixtures combined with some modern touches in kitchen. Multi room basement. Uniquely designed.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Michael Miller
Redfin Associate agent
Ranch home will require a lot of updating. Many older finishes and flooring, but kitchen is newer. Master bedroom has 2 separate bathrooms. Basement is finished with cement flooring. Room above the garage is an additional recreational space with a...
wall heater.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Kevin Feder
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 268 Poplar Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10710927
Sep 1, 2020
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$507,500
$170/sq ft
Aug 3, 2020
Pending (Contingent)
—
Jul 22, 2020
Price Changed
$519,900
$174/sq ft
May 10, 2020
Listed (New)
$535,000
$179/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10034967
Aug 27, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Jul 30, 2018
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09619413
Feb 28, 2018
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$380,000
$127/sq ft
Jan 26, 2018
Contingent
—
Jan 3, 2018
Price Changed
$399,000
$134/sq ft
Nov 30, 2017
Price Changed
$450,000
$151/sq ft
Oct 6, 2017
Price Changed
$465,000
$156/sq ft
Jul 19, 2017
Price Changed
$480,000
$161/sq ft
Jun 7, 2017
Price Changed
$499,000
$167/sq ft
May 8, 2017
Listed (New)
$529,000
$177/sq ft
+10
FANTASTIC REDUCTION! I am a Unique RANCH HOME on A 70 X140 lot on a lovely street in Highland Park and looking for a new owner to live here. I have a small treed yard for low maintenance but a nice side deck area to grill and enjoy the weather. My kitchen has been enlarged, remodeled and adjoins the family room with a double side fireplace to my living room. I feature an excellent floor plan for entertaining and my master bedroom has TWO master baths. I have a partial basement for extra storage and there are garages for three cars and over the two car garage is a bonus room. This room would be great space for an artist, crafter, woodworker or?? This could fit your clients dreams. I am located in a good school district, near parks, highway, transportation and great shopping. Please come and take a look.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,899 (+5.2%)
$41,829 + $148,538
$190,367
2024
$15,112 (+6.4%)
$41,829 + $148,538
$190,367
2023
$14,203 (+18.5%)
$39,435 + $140,038
$179,473
2022
$11,982 (+8.3%)
$35,546 + $126,229
$161,775
2021
$11,064 (+12.5%)
$39,050 + $93,879
$132,929
2020
$9,834 (+3.5%)
$37,748 + $90,748
$128,496
2019
$9,501 (−9.8%)
$37,571 + $79,988
$117,559
2018
$10,533 (+3.2%)
$41,135 + $105,844
$146,979
2017
$10,206 (+4.0%)
$41,135 + $105,844
$146,979
2016
$9,812 (+3.7%)
$40,898 + $105,234
$146,132
2015
$9,466 (−0.7%)
$38,936 + $100,185
$139,121
2013
$9,531 (+1.7%)
$36,633 + $90,582
$127,215
2012
$9,370 (+2.2%)
$37,584 + $92,931
$130,515
2011
$9,172 (−12.6%)
$38,164 + $94,365
$132,529
2010
$10,498 (+2.5%)
$39,782 + $129,729
$169,511
2008
$10,243 (+8.9%)
$42,160 + $137,483
$179,643
2007
$9,408
$40,655 + $132,575
$173,230
Tax history for 268 Poplar Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,899 (+5.2%)
$41,829 + $148,538
$190,367
2024
$15,112 (+6.4%)
$41,829 + $148,538
$190,367
2023
$14,203 (+18.5%)
$39,435 + $140,038
$179,473
2022
$11,982 (+8.3%)
$35,546 + $126,229
$161,775
2021
$11,064 (+12.5%)
$39,050 + $93,879
$132,929
2020
$9,834 (+3.5%)
$37,748 + $90,748
$128,496
2019
$9,501 (−9.8%)
$37,571 + $79,988
$117,559
2018
$10,533 (+3.2%)
$41,135 + $105,844
$146,979
2017
$10,206 (+4.0%)
$41,135 + $105,844
$146,979
2016
$9,812 (+3.7%)
$40,898 + $105,234
$146,132
2015
$9,466 (−0.7%)
$38,936 + $100,185
$139,121
2013
$9,531 (+1.7%)
$36,633 + $90,582
$127,215
2012
$9,370 (+2.2%)
$37,584 + $92,931
$130,515
2011
$9,172 (−12.6%)
$38,164 + $94,365
$132,529
2010
$10,498 (+2.5%)
$39,782 + $129,729
$169,511
2008
$10,243 (+8.9%)
$42,160 + $137,483
$179,643
2007
$9,408
$40,655 + $132,575
$173,230
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1987
Sq. Ft.
3,584
Year built
1966
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
16-34-406-027
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
R6
Medium Density Residential District
This zoning district provides for medium density residential and normal accessory uses. It is not intended to allow commercial, industrial, governmental, recreational, or like uses in this district; however, certain facilities required to serve educational, religious, or other needs of the area may be allowed within the district as conditional uses subject to restrictions intended to preserve and protect the residential character
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Golf related
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Cars: 3
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s), Garage Transmitter(s), Heated Garage, 7+ Ft. High Garage Door
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 3
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 25X15
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 14X18
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 14X11
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Master Bath
Living Room Information
Size: 25X15
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Family Room Information
Size: 12X22
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 13X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Kitchen Information
Size: 13X18
Eating Area (Table Space), Island, Pantry (Closet)
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Laundry Room Information
Size: 7X8
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Additional Rooms Information
Breakfast Room, 2nd Kitchen, Foyer, Bonus Room
Partial Basement
Partially Finished Basement
Additional Room #1 Information
Breakfast Room
Size: 9X11
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Additional Room #2 Information
2nd Kitchen
Size: 6X12
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Additional Room #3 Information
Foyer
Size: 7X11
On Main Level
Parquet Flooring
Additional Room #4 Information
Bonus Room
Size: 20X20
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Equipment
Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood