ARCHITECT'S OWN HOME, SATURATED WITH SUPERB DETAIL & FINISH. BUILT FROM THE GROUND UP ON EXISTING FOUNDATION IN 2009. BACKING TO PERRY'S POND, ENJOY BEAUTIFUL VIEWS AND LOTS OF LIGHT FROM OVERSIZED WINDOWS. PRIVATE BRONZE-SCREENED PORCH WITH FIREPLACE, OVERLOOKS THE POND AND FOREST PRESERVE BEYOND. AN UNEXPECTED TRANSFER WILL BENEFIT SOME LUCKY BUYERS. THIS IS TRULY A "FOREVER" HOUSE. EXCL FR LIGHT FIXTURE
Single-familyProperty Type
2009Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$561Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Beth Gorz• Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Listed by Karen Gorz
Bought with Pat Murray• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07734449
Redfin Estimate
$1,697,377
$97K since sold in September 2026$43K since September
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 59% higher than the average sale price ($1.07M) of 5 comparable homes.
ARCHITECT'S OWN HOME, SATURATED WITH SUPERB DETAIL & FINISH. BUILT FROM THE GROUND UP ON EXISTING FOUNDATION IN 2009. BACKING TO PERRY'S POND, ENJOY BEAUTIFUL VIEWS AND LOTS OF LIGHT FROM OVERSIZED WINDOWS. PRIVATE BRONZE-SCREENED PORCH WITH FIREPLACE, OVERLOOKS THE POND AND FOREST PRESERVE BEYOND. AN UNEXPECTED TRANSFER WILL BENEFIT SOME LUCKY BUYERS. THIS IS TRULY A "FOREVER" HOUSE. EXCL FR LIGHT FIXTURE
Public Records
Sep 5, 2008
Sold
$425,000
$141/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$25,443 (+4.5%)
$91,768 + $272,371
$364,139
2023
$24,359 (+4.7%)
$84,470 + $250,710
$335,180
2022
$23,268 (+3.9%)
$79,830 + $236,940
$316,770
2021
$22,390 (+2.0%)
$77,940 + $231,320
$309,260
2020
$21,951 (+2.2%)
$77,210 + $229,170
$306,380
2019
$21,472 (−3.0%)
$75,170 + $223,120
$298,290
2018
$22,145 (+1.4%)
$95,430 + $209,620
$305,050
2017
$21,833 (−1.4%)
$91,910 + $201,890
$293,800
2016
$22,144 (+0.1%)
$88,240 + $193,830
$282,070
2015
$22,116 (+57.1%)
$84,180 + $184,920
$269,100
2013
$14,078 (+2.3%)
$28,610 + $168,700
$197,310
2012
$13,765 (+6.3%)
$29,830 + $175,910
$205,740
2011
$12,946 (−1.9%)
$31,862 + $187,879
$219,741
2010
$13,203 (+52.9%)
$34,260 + $177,020
$211,280
2009
$8,637 (+4.6%)
$35,590 + $115,310
$150,900
2008
$8,260 (+3.8%)
$35,590 + $115,310
$150,900
2007
$7,961
$33,960 + $110,030
$143,990
Tax history for 711 Riford Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$25,443 (+4.5%)
$91,768 + $272,371
$364,139
2023
$24,359 (+4.7%)
$84,470 + $250,710
$335,180
2022
$23,268 (+3.9%)
$79,830 + $236,940
$316,770
2021
$22,390 (+2.0%)
$77,940 + $231,320
$309,260
2020
$21,951 (+2.2%)
$77,210 + $229,170
$306,380
2019
$21,472 (−3.0%)
$75,170 + $223,120
$298,290
2018
$22,145 (+1.4%)
$95,430 + $209,620
$305,050
2017
$21,833 (−1.4%)
$91,910 + $201,890
$293,800
2016
$22,144 (+0.1%)
$88,240 + $193,830
$282,070
2015
$22,116 (+57.1%)
$84,180 + $184,920
$269,100
2013
$14,078 (+2.3%)
$28,610 + $168,700
$197,310
2012
$13,765 (+6.3%)
$29,830 + $175,910
$205,740
2011
$12,946 (−1.9%)
$31,862 + $187,879
$219,741
2010
$13,203 (+52.9%)
$34,260 + $177,020
$211,280
2009
$8,637 (+4.6%)
$35,590 + $115,310
$150,900
2008
$8,260 (+3.8%)
$35,590 + $115,310
$150,900
2007
$7,961
$33,960 + $110,030
$143,990
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Apr 18, 2022 • Final
Driveway
Grading
Jul 31, 2014 • Final
Historical other
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Subdivision Name: APOLLO SPGS AMD SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 2,852
Building Sq. Ft: 2,852
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: APOLLO SPRINGS AMENDED SUB /EX N 5 FT/ N 35 FT
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 440
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 15,667
Legal Lot Number: 7
Legal Block Number: 1
Municipality Name: MILTON TOWNSHIP
Acres: 0.3597
Depth Footage: 196
Front Footage: 80
Zoning Code: R
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2024
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,024
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2009
Year Renovated: —
County: DuPage County
APN: 0511209012
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Waterfront
Home facts updated by owner on Oct 26, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Forest Glen Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Hadley Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
Glenbard West High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 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
$1.61M – $1.95M
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