Beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in the sought-after Poplar Hills subdivision with stunning views of Whispering Lake from most rooms and the backyard. The first floor offers an inviting family room with wood beams, a brick wood-burning fireplace, and built-in bookshelves. The completely renovated kitchen showcases gorgeous two-tone cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and an island with breakfast bar and flows into the living and dining rooms. A convenient and newly updated half bath for guests and first floor laundry complete the main level. All bedrooms are located on the second floor, including a spacious primary suite with walk-in closet and completely updated en suite with a dual vanity and walk-in shower. The three secondary bedrooms share a completely updated hall bath with a dual vanity and soaking tub. The finished basement adds even more living space with a recreation room and large utility/storage room. The peaceful outdoor setting includes a backyard with a patio and pergola has beautiful water views and a side yard and covered front porch with wood posts. Extensive updates include a new roof (November 2024), updated windows (2024/2025), copper plumbing, overhead sewers, newer Lennox furnace and central air, engineered hardwood floors (2025), updated electrical to code (2025), and all new interior/exterior doors, trim, and baseboards (2025). An attached 2.5-car garage completes this move-in ready home in a prime setting. Zoned to top-rated Barrington schools and easy access to shopping, dining, multiple parks and forest preserves.
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$620,000
3961 Whispering Trails Dr, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
4beds
2,510sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1977
9,675 Square Feet Lot
$651,100 Zestimate®
$247/sqft
$3,752 Estimated rent
Home value
$651,100
$586,000 - $723,000
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Brick wood-burning fireplaceFinished basementIsland with breakfast barBeautiful water viewsInviting family roomCompletely renovated kitchenCompletely updated en suite
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Dan Bergman 708-305-3470,
Redfin Corporation
Bought with:
Carolyn Mellander
Century 21 Circle
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12445055
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 322 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Custom Cabinetry, SolidSurfaceCounter, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X16
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 624 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X26
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
- Laundry: Main Level, In Unit, Laundry Closet
Features
- Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,510 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Back of Property, Side(s) of Property
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Back of Property,Side(s) of Property
Lot
- Size: 9,675 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Pergola
- Parcel number: 01252030340000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1977
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Overhead Sewers
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Poplar Hills
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Hoffman Estates
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $247/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $362,380
- Annual tax amount: $7,725
- Date on market: 8/13/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/19/2025 | Sold | $620,000-1.6%$247/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12445055 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2025 | Contingent | $629,900$251/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12445055 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $629,900+36.9%$251/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12445055 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2025 | Sold | $460,000+9.5%$183/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12285164 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2025 | Pending sale | $419,900$167/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12285164 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2025 | Contingent | $419,900$167/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12285164 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $419,900$167/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12285164 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,731 +0.1% | $36,238 |
| 2023 | $7,725 -5.6% | $36,238 -7.1% |
| 2022 | $8,186 +16.1% | $39,000 +23.6% |
| 2021 | $7,049 -0.9% | $31,552 |
| 2020 | $7,116 +1.3% | $31,552 -10.3% |
| 2019 | $7,023 +11.8% | $35,175 +14.4% |
| 2018 | $6,282 +2% | $30,752 |
| 2017 | $6,159 -10.6% | $30,752 -8.9% |
| 2016 | $6,888 +8.5% | $33,770 +12.6% |
| 2015 | $6,346 +1.3% | $30,001 |
| 2014 | $6,264 +4.4% | $30,001 |
| 2013 | $5,999 -2% | $30,001 -6.6% |
| 2012 | $6,118 +3.2% | $32,104 |
| 2011 | $5,927 +95.3% | $32,104 |
| 2010 | $3,034 -43.7% | $32,104 -10.3% |
| 2009 | $5,392 +98.4% | $35,771 -4% |
| 2008 | $2,718 -6.2% | $37,261 |
| 2007 | $2,897 -9.4% | $37,261 +12% |
| 2006 | $3,198 +1% | $33,280 |
| 2005 | $3,165 -4.2% | $33,280 |
| 2004 | $3,306 -13.2% | $33,280 +37.4% |
| 2003 | $3,808 +4.5% | $24,218 |
| 2002 | $3,644 +13.3% | $24,218 |
| 2001 | $3,218 +3.7% | $24,218 +15% |
| 2000 | $3,102 +3.3% | $21,068 |
| 1999 | $3,003 | $21,068 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Poplar Hills
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Grove Avenue Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 3.4 mi
- 7/10Barrington Middle School StationGrades: 6-8Distance: 4 mi
- 10/10Barrington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Grove Avenue Elementary School
- Middle: Barrington Middle School - Stati
- High: Barrington High School
- District: 220
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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