STUNNING REDO OF THIS MID-CENTURY MODERN ARCHITECTURAL GEM. 3 LG BRS, 3 FULL BTHS, MARBLE MASTER BTH & KITCHEN. ALL NEW FRESH WHITE INTERIOR SETS THE TONE FOR THIS ORGANIC MEETS COASTAL MEETS MODERN SETTING! PRIME LAKE ELLYN LOCATION IS THE BACKDROP FOR THIS RARE FIND BY NOTED ARCHITECT! PRESERVED W/ AUTHENTICITY IN MIND, USING HIGHER END FINISHES THAN MOST RENOVATIONS W/ ATTENTION TO DETAIL IN EVERY UPDATE! NEW WHITE KITCHEN W/ CARRERA COUNTERS & STAINLESS APPLS. LARGE OPEN LIVING/DINING RM W/ BEAMED CEILINGS OPENS TO SCREEN PORCH. FUN NEW ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS INCLUDE CHARMING B/I BREAKFAST NOOK W/ BENCHES & STORAGE, BARN DOORS BLEND W/ ORIGINAL BUILT-INS & ALL WOOD BEAMED CEILINGS TO COMPLIMENT THE MID-CENTURY MODERN VIBE! ENJOY FRONT ROW SEATS FOR GE'S TRADITIONAL 4TH OF JULY FESTIVITIES! THE "FREEDOM FOUR" RUN AND FIREWORKS FROM YOUR ROOFTOP DECK! SWOON OVER THIS HM RICH IN DESIGN W/ MINIMAL YARD WORK IN SUCH A PRIVATE WOODED WALK TO EVERYTHING IN THE VILLAGE LOCATION!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
7,962 sq ftLot Size
$355Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Cindy Purdom• RE/MAX Suburban
Bought with Patrick Roach• Southwestern Real Estate, Inc.
LAKE ELLYN 4 BEDROOM 2.1 BATH MID-CENTURY MODERN! THIS ARCHITECTURAL GEM IN GLEN ELLYN'S PRIME LOCATION IS A RARE FIND. MANY OF THE ORIGINAL DETAILS HAVE BEEN PRESERVED INCLUDING HARDWOOD BEAMED CEILINGS, PLASTER WALLS THROUGHOUT, HARDWOOD FLOORS, CORNER BRICK FIREPLACE, ORIGINAL DOORS, WINDOWS, BUILT-INS, MILLWORK AND MORE. ENTER THE HOME FROM FOYER TO THE DRAMATIC LIVING ROOM WITH FLOOR TO CEILING WINDOWS AND FRENCH DOORS TO THE SCREENED PORCH. THE UPDATED KITCHEN IN KEEPING WITH THE CONTEMPORARY TRADITION INCLUDES MAPLE CABINETRY, GRANITE COUNTERS AND BREAKFAST BAR. LOWER LEVEL INCLUDES FAMILY ROOM, FULL BATH WITH SAUNA AND LAUNDRY ROOM + MUD ROOM TO ATTACHED GARAGE. THE ROOF TOP DECK WITH SEASONAL VIEWS OF LAKE ELLYN IS PERFECT FOR MORNING COFFEE OR WATCHING 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS. NATURALIZED & WOODED LOT. WALK-TO TOWN, TRAIN, SCHOOLS, PARK AND ALL GLEN ELLYN HAS TO OFFER FROM THIS AMAZING LOCATION! FOREST GLEN ELEMENTARY. * ALTHOUGH WELL MAINTAINED THIS HOME IS CONVEYED AS IS. *
Public Records
Jul 27, 1989
Sold
$123,330
$46/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1979
Sold
$122,000
$45/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$14,763 (+4.6%)
$47,639 + $171,966
$219,605
2023
$14,114 (+4.5%)
$43,850 + $158,290
$202,140
2022
$13,512 (+4.0%)
$41,440 + $149,590
$191,030
2021
$12,997 (+2.0%)
$40,460 + $141,580
$182,040
2020
$12,740 (+2.3%)
$40,080 + $140,260
$180,340
2019
$12,458 (+18.4%)
$39,020 + $136,560
$175,580
2018
$10,520 (+10.4%)
$52,070 + $96,000
$148,070
2017
$9,531 (−1.5%)
$50,150 + $75,500
$125,650
2016
$9,676
$48,150 + $72,480
$120,630
2015
$9,674 (+5.5%)
$45,940 + $69,150
$115,090
2013
$9,167 (+3.0%)
$19,000 + $89,300
$108,300
2012
$8,896 (+7.5%)
$19,810 + $93,120
$112,930
2011
$8,273 (−0.8%)
$21,158 + $99,454
$120,612
2010
$8,341 (+3.8%)
$22,750 + $106,940
$129,690
2009
$8,032 (+2.0%)
$23,640 + $111,110
$134,750
2008
$7,871 (+4.2%)
$23,640 + $111,110
$134,750
2007
$7,555
$22,560 + $106,020
$128,580
Tax history for 694 Riford Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$14,763 (+4.6%)
$47,639 + $171,966
$219,605
2023
$14,114 (+4.5%)
$43,850 + $158,290
$202,140
2022
$13,512 (+4.0%)
$41,440 + $149,590
$191,030
2021
$12,997 (+2.0%)
$40,460 + $141,580
$182,040
2020
$12,740 (+2.3%)
$40,080 + $140,260
$180,340
2019
$12,458 (+18.4%)
$39,020 + $136,560
$175,580
2018
$10,520 (+10.4%)
$52,070 + $96,000
$148,070
2017
$9,531 (−1.5%)
$50,150 + $75,500
$125,650
2016
$9,676
$48,150 + $72,480
$120,630
2015
$9,674 (+5.5%)
$45,940 + $69,150
$115,090
2013
$9,167 (+3.0%)
$19,000 + $89,300
$108,300
2012
$8,896 (+7.5%)
$19,810 + $93,120
$112,930
2011
$8,273 (−0.8%)
$21,158 + $99,454
$120,612
2010
$8,341 (+3.8%)
$22,750 + $106,940
$129,690
2009
$8,032 (+2.0%)
$23,640 + $111,110
$134,750
2008
$7,871 (+4.2%)
$23,640 + $111,110
$134,750
2007
$7,555
$22,560 + $106,020
$128,580
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,743 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,531
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DuPage County
APN
0511216014
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
R2
Residential District
The R2 district is primarily designed to accommodate and protect the low density, single-family neighborhoods which comprise the bulk of the land use in Glen Ellyn.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Park & open space
Oct 19, 2021 • Final
Exterior alteration
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Cars: 4.5
# of Garage Spaces: 1.5
# of Exterior Parking Spaces: 3
Garage Parking, Parking Space(s)
Driveway
Parking On-Site
Parking Ownership: Owned Parking
Garage Door Opener(s), Garage Transmitter(s), Carport