Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,429 sqft$226/sqft
651 Riford Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.72 acresLot Size
1954Year Built
$226/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Great hillside ranch with so much potential in a walk to everything location! Bring your design ideas and restore this house to its original mid-century modern splendor. Features include a walk-out basement and hardwood floors throughout most of the main level. The house sits on a large lot (nearly 3/4 of an acre) with a gentle slope providing a unique opportunity for a large addition or a complete tear down. Please see photos for conceptual drawings of potential buildable homes. Whether you remodel...Great hillside ranch with so much potential in a walk to everything location! Bring your design ideas and restore this house to its original mid-century modern splendor. Features include a walk-out basement and hardwood floors throughout most of the main level. The house sits on a large lot (nearly 3/4 of an acre) with a gentle slope providing a unique opportunity for a large addition or a complete tear down. Please see photos for conceptual drawings of potential buildable homes. Whether you remodel the existing home or build new, you can create your very own oasis in the backyard featuring mature trees and offers unparalleled privacy. Walk to town, train, Glenbard West, Lake Ellyn, and Ackerman Park. House is being sold as-is.

    Sold By Redfin Corporation

    • Listed by: Lisa Cleaver 630.670.7093 lisa@lisacleaver.com • RE/MAX Suburban
    Listing closed: 01/29/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11977654

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $585,000

    Avg days on market

    34

    Sale-to-list ratio

    107.9%

    Glen Ellyn, IL

    9 comparable properties found

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    Square Feet
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    Acres
    $675,000 | 254 Spring Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
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    Property Information for 651 Riford Road

    Property Details
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
    • Area: Glen Ellyn
    • Township: Milton
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 1.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Ranch
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1954
    • Lot Size: 0.72 AC / 31,363 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 41
    • Elementary School: Forest Glen 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 On Site: true
    • 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 Frequency: Not Required
    • Additional Parcels: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Num Of Rooms: 7
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Basement Type: Walkout
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: Finished
    • Basement Sq Ft: 0
    • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Fireplace Location: Basement
    • Room Type: Sun Room
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 61-70 Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 2529
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 2529
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2529
    • Lower Sq Ft: 1074
    • Main Sq Ft: 1455
    • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 31515
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
    • General Information: None
    • Living Area Source: Estimated
    • Assessor Square Footage: 1455
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 3
    • Document Date: 2024-02-13T21:07:05
    • Photos Count: 42
    • OpenHouse Count: 0
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: None
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X11
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X9
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X10
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 10X10
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Lower
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 29X14
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X13
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Lower
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 14X13
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 18X13
    Sun Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Sun Room
    • Dimensions: 9X28

    Property History for 651 Riford Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jan 29, 2025

    Sold

    MRED #11977654

    $550,000
    Jan 28, 2025

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1551147519

    $550,000

    -4.7% / yr

    Dec 30, 2024

    Cancelled

    MRED #11900101

    $550,000
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    01/29/2025

    Sold

    MRED #11977654

    $550,000
    01/28/2025

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1551147519

    $550,000

    -4.7% / yr

    12/30/2024

    Cancelled

    MRED #11900101

    $550,000

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

    Public Records for 651 Riford Road

    Taxable ValueLand$152,426Additions$113,613Total$266,039
    Tax Record2025$18,175 ($1,515 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,510 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,510 SqFtStories1Lot Size31,363 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954Year Renovated1954ZoningRCountyDUPAGEAPN05-11-217-051

    Schools near 651 Riford Road

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

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    This home: 651 Riford Road, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
    $550,000
    3
    2,429
    31,363
    4
    7,298
    46,609
    $780,000
    4
    3,142
    $1,050,000
    5
    3,848
    17,445
    $1,725,000
    6
    5,730
    19,936
    5
    7,588
    68,825

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