Nestled into the rolling hills of South Glen Ellyn awaits this spectacular example of American Modernism. Custom designed and built in 1971 by Airhart Construction this home was renovated in 2021 with the intent of honoring the original mid-century architectural character. Visual highlights include the distinctive cedar clad facade and neo-mansard roof lines surrounding the home. Inside the cathedral style living room with 12 ft ceilings plays with the perception of expansion and compression to the adjoining spaces. Five sets of Pella sliding glass doors surround the property allowing for incredible amounts of light and an immersive indoor/outdoor living experience. Form meets function in every element of the interior with separate sleeping and living wings, a cozy den with wood burning fireplace, a 2 car attached garage, and an extra basement family room complete with a wet bar kitchen. Surrounded by a full half acre of professionally designed landscape and gardens, this property prioritizes privacy, serenity, and functionality.
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$415Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Julie Schwager• @properties Christies International Real Estate
Listed by Julie Schwager• @properties Christies International Real Estate
Bought with Sherise Glueckert• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11656239
Redfin Estimate
$636,294
$126K since sold in July 2023$3,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 17.2% higher than the average sale price ($543K) of 6 comparable homes.
Nestled into the rolling hills of South Glen Ellyn awaits this spectacular example of American Modernism. Custom designed and built in 1971 by Airhart Construction this home was renovated in 2021 with the intent of honoring the original mid-century architectural character. Visual highlights include the distinctive cedar clad facade and neo-mansard roof lines surrounding the home. Inside the cathedral style living room with 12 ft ceilings plays with the perception of expansion and compression to the adjoining spaces. Five sets of Pella sliding glass doors surround the property allowing for incredible amounts of light and an immersive indoor/outdoor living experience. Form meets function in every element of the interior with separate sleeping and living wings, a cozy den with wood burning fireplace, a 2 car attached garage, and an extra basement family room complete with a wet bar kitchen. Surrounded by a full half acre of professionally designed landscape and gardens, this property prioritizes privacy, serenity, and functionality.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11394974
May 31, 2022
Listing Removed
—
May 12, 2022
Listed (Active)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11385249
May 5, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Apr 19, 2021
Sold
$372,480
$243/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11025169
Apr 2, 2021
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$372,500
$243/sq ft
Mar 18, 2021
Pending (Contingent (Do Not Show))
—
Mar 17, 2021
Listed (New)
$375,000
$244/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$9,719 (+5.1%)
$36,590 + $112,214
$148,804
2023
$9,247 (+6.6%)
$33,680 + $103,290
$136,970
2022
$8,671 (+2.2%)
$31,830 + $97,620
$129,450
2021
$8,489 (−0.6%)
$31,070 + $95,300
$126,370
2020
$8,544 (+3.2%)
$30,780 + $94,410
$125,190
2019
$8,275 (+9.7%)
$29,970 + $91,920
$121,890
2018
$7,546 (+9.3%)
$28,230 + $80,820
$109,050
2017
$6,904 (+2.1%)
$27,190 + $77,840
$105,030
2016
$6,765 (+0.8%)
$26,100 + $74,730
$100,830
2015
$6,708 (−3.5%)
$24,900 + $71,290
$96,190
2013
$6,952 (+2.9%)
$17,620 + $85,100
$102,720
2012
$6,758 (+3.4%)
$18,370 + $88,740
$107,110
2011
$6,539 (+3.3%)
$19,618 + $94,782
$114,400
2010
$6,330 (+4.2%)
$20,650 + $99,770
$120,420
2009
$6,075 (+2.6%)
$21,450 + $103,660
$125,110
2008
$5,920 (+4.0%)
$21,450 + $103,660
$125,110
2007
$5,690
$20,470 + $98,910
$119,380
Tax history for 21W741 Bemis Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$9,719 (+5.1%)
$36,590 + $112,214
$148,804
2023
$9,247 (+6.6%)
$33,680 + $103,290
$136,970
2022
$8,671 (+2.2%)
$31,830 + $97,620
$129,450
2021
$8,489 (−0.6%)
$31,070 + $95,300
$126,370
2020
$8,544 (+3.2%)
$30,780 + $94,410
$125,190
2019
$8,275 (+9.7%)
$29,970 + $91,920
$121,890
2018
$7,546 (+9.3%)
$28,230 + $80,820
$109,050
2017
$6,904 (+2.1%)
$27,190 + $77,840
$105,030
2016
$6,765 (+0.8%)
$26,100 + $74,730
$100,830
2015
$6,708 (−3.5%)
$24,900 + $71,290
$96,190
2013
$6,952 (+2.9%)
$17,620 + $85,100
$102,720
2012
$6,758 (+3.4%)
$18,370 + $88,740
$107,110
2011
$6,539 (+3.3%)
$19,618 + $94,782
$114,400
2010
$6,330 (+4.2%)
$20,650 + $99,770
$120,420
2009
$6,075 (+2.6%)
$21,450 + $103,660
$125,110
2008
$5,920 (+4.0%)
$21,450 + $103,660
$125,110
2007
$5,690
$20,470 + $98,910
$119,380
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-4
Single-Family Residence District
The R-4 single-family residence district is established to preserve and maintain existing single-family areas of the County and permit the continued development of residential uses in areas where public utilities are readily available.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly/ meeting place
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Frame
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BARTLETT FRED H SUNNYSIDE FARM
Living Sq. Ft: 1,534
Building Sq. Ft: 2,014
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: FREDK H BARTLETTS SUNNYSIDE FARMS W 150FT E 300FT
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 480
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 21,750
Legal Lot Number: 14
Municipality Name: MILTON TOWNSHIP
Acres: 0.4993
Depth Footage: 145
Front Footage: 150
Zoning Code: R
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2024
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,534
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: —
County: DuPage County
APN: 0524301012
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Westfield Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Glen Crest Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Glenbard South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Glen Ellyn, IL • 60137
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.2 hrs
3.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$605,000 – $732,000
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