Bears GM Ryan Poles Lists Chicago-Area Home for $2.95M

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles is looking to make a move off the field.

Poles and his wife, Katie, listed their Lincolnshire home for $2.95 million, less than two years after buying it for $2.08 million, the Chicago Tribune first reported, citing property records.

The 5,200-square-foot house, built by Arthur J. Greene Custom Builders in 2022, is tucked within the north suburban enclave known for its large lots and strong school district. The home is being marketed quietly — it’s available only on a private agents’ network, with showings set to begin Nov. 10.

Listing agent Jeff Ohm has not commented publicly. The asking price for the home at 305 Briarwood Lane amounts to about $567 per square foot.

Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren and his wife, Greta, bought a similarly proportioned five-bedroom mansion in Lake Forest this summer for $2.25 million.

The Poles’ two-story five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath property is designed in a modern farmhouse style. Interiors feature a great room with a fireplace, a study with custom built-ins, and a kitchen with an oversized island, breakfast area and walk-in pantry. A mudroom, three-seasons room, and primary suite with sitting area and oversized closet round out the main living spaces.

The finished lower level adds a layer of amenities — an exercise room, game area, family room with built-in shelving and a fireplace, and a custom bar. The backyard is anchored by a stone patio with a pergola, fireplace and built-in grill. The property also includes a four-car garage equipped with an EV charger.

The Poleses bought the house through a land trust that conceals their names, a common move among high-profile buyers in the Chicago area. The home carried a $53,744 property tax bill last year.

Poles, 40, took over as Bears general manager in January 2022 after a decade-long tenure with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he helped shape one of the NFL’s most successful franchises.

His local real estate move comes as the Bears navigate their own high-stakes property play — the team’s long-gestating stadium ambitions, including potential sites in Arlington Heights and Chicago’s South Side.

While it’s unclear where the Poles family is headed next, their timing puts the listing in a high-end suburban market that’s held steady despite higher mortgage rates.

— Eric Weilbacher