Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,620 sqft
561 Riford Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Single FamilyProperty Type
1925Year Built
$215/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Gracious & charming, this classic colonial offers the character of the 1920's presented with 2012 amenities and style. Center entry foyer, hardwood floors, 8.5' ceilings & shuttered windows complement the updated kitchen with stainless appliances & granite counters, two fireplaces, vaulted ceiling family room & 2.5 car attached garage. Gorgeous yard & a great "walk-to" neighborhood complete this appealing package.Gracious & charming, this classic colonial offers the character of the 1920's presented with 2012 amenities and style. Center entry foyer, hardwood floors, 8.5' ceilings & shuttered windows complement the updated kitchen with stainless appliances & granite counters, two fireplaces, vaulted ceiling family room & 2.5 car attached garage. Gorgeous yard & a great "walk-to" neighborhood complete this appealing package.

    Sold By Keller Williams Premiere Properties

    • Listed by: Bill 630.251.3559 Bill.Lafontaine@bairdwarner.com • Baird & Warner
    Listing closed: 07/11/2012 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 08040630

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $605,000

    Avg days on market

    26

    Sale-to-list ratio

    100.2%

    Glen Ellyn, IL

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    Property Information for 561 Riford Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $13,738 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • Area: Glen Ellyn
    • Township: MILTON
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 2
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Colonial
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1925
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 41
    • Elementary School: BEN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
    • Jr High Middle School: HADLEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
    • High School District: 87
    • High School: GLENBARD WEST HIGH SCHOOL
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 41
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • Front Exposure: West
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Additional Parcels: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors
    • Num Of Rooms: 9
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Attic: Full,Unfinished
    • Bath Amenities: Double Sink,Bidet
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Gas Starter
    • Basement Type: Partial
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
    • Basement Description: Partially Finished, Crawl
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
    • Room Type: Foyer, Recreation Room, Other Room
    • Num of Baths: 2.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
    • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 81-90 Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 51 X 168 X 76 X 147
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Asphalt
    • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: Commuter Train,Interstate Access
    • North Coordinate: 0
    • South Coordinate: 0
    • East Coordinate: 0
    • West Coordinate: 21
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Photos Count: 16
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 04-12-2012
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X13
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X12
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 14X11
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 13X11
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 14X13
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 20X16
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 14X10
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Laundry
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 25X13
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Dimensions: 15X8
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Dimensions: 34X15
    Other Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Other Room
    • Dimensions: 12X11

    Property History for 561 Riford Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jul 11, 2012

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #335353493

    $562,000

    -0.4% / yr

    Jul 11, 2012

    Sold

    MRED #08040630

    $562,000
    Jun 12, 2012

    Pending

    MRED #08040630

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    07/11/2012

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #335353493

    $562,000

    -0.4% / yr

    07/11/2012

    Sold

    MRED #08040630

    $562,000
    06/12/2012

    Pending

    MRED #08040630

    For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

    Public Records for 561 Riford Road

    Taxable ValueLand$62,392Additions$224,998Total$287,390
    Tax Record2025$19,087 ($1,591 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,620 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,620 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,583 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated1925ZoningRCountyDUPAGEAPN05-12-300-002

    Schools near 561 Riford Road

    This home is within Glen Ellyn School District 41.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - K to 5
    Public - 6 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Private - PK to 8
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
    PublicK to 5

    Hadley Junior High School
    Public6 to 8

    Glenbard West High School
    Public9 to 12

    Saint Petronille School
    PrivatePK to 8

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 561 Riford Road, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
    $562,000
    4
    2,620
    1.5
    2,040
    7,841
    $1,200,000
    5
    5,902
    19,087
    $550,000
    3
    1,532
    $528,900
    4
    2,402
    7,849
    $226,500
    3
    1,152
    7,840

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