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Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$397Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Cindy Purdom• RE/MAX Suburban
Bought with Geri McCafferty• Baird & Warner Real Estate
Deck and back yard overlook Perry's Pond; above ground pool; hot tub; large family room with lots of windows overlooking back yard;
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
John Ruckstaetter
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 717 Riford Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10746975
Jul 30, 2020
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$549,000
$242/sq ft
Jun 22, 2020
Pending (Contingent (Do Not Show))
—
Jun 13, 2020
Listed (New)
$549,000
$242/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1984
Sold
$94,500
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$13,843 (+4.6%)
$63,837 + $137,929
$201,766
2023
$13,231 (+4.2%)
$58,760 + $126,960
$185,720
2022
$12,692 (+4.0%)
$55,530 + $119,990
$175,520
2021
$12,208 (+2.0%)
$54,210 + $117,140
$171,350
2020
$11,966 (+2.3%)
$53,700 + $116,050
$169,750
2019
$11,700 (−7.0%)
$52,280 + $112,990
$165,270
2018
$12,583 (+1.5%)
$69,770 + $106,160
$175,930
2017
$12,399 (−1.3%)
$67,200 + $102,240
$169,440
2016
$12,568 (+0.2%)
$64,520 + $98,160
$162,680
2015
$12,541 (+1.7%)
$61,550 + $93,650
$155,200
2013
$12,326 (+2.9%)
$19,680 + $131,940
$151,620
2012
$11,981 (+7.3%)
$20,520 + $137,580
$158,100
2011
$11,170 (−1.1%)
$21,911 + $146,940
$168,851
2010
$11,291 (+3.7%)
$23,560 + $158,000
$181,560
2009
$10,887 (+1.8%)
$24,480 + $164,160
$188,640
2008
$10,698 (+4.0%)
$24,480 + $164,160
$188,640
2007
$10,282
$23,360 + $156,640
$180,000
Tax history for 717 Riford Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$13,843 (+4.6%)
$63,837 + $137,929
$201,766
2023
$13,231 (+4.2%)
$58,760 + $126,960
$185,720
2022
$12,692 (+4.0%)
$55,530 + $119,990
$175,520
2021
$12,208 (+2.0%)
$54,210 + $117,140
$171,350
2020
$11,966 (+2.3%)
$53,700 + $116,050
$169,750
2019
$11,700 (−7.0%)
$52,280 + $112,990
$165,270
2018
$12,583 (+1.5%)
$69,770 + $106,160
$175,930
2017
$12,399 (−1.3%)
$67,200 + $102,240
$169,440
2016
$12,568 (+0.2%)
$64,520 + $98,160
$162,680
2015
$12,541 (+1.7%)
$61,550 + $93,650
$155,200
2013
$12,326 (+2.9%)
$19,680 + $131,940
$151,620
2012
$11,981 (+7.3%)
$20,520 + $137,580
$158,100
2011
$11,170 (−1.1%)
$21,911 + $146,940
$168,851
2010
$11,291 (+3.7%)
$23,560 + $158,000
$181,560
2009
$10,887 (+1.8%)
$24,480 + $164,160
$188,640
2008
$10,698 (+4.0%)
$24,480 + $164,160
$188,640
2007
$10,282
$23,360 + $156,640
$180,000
*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
5
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,787 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,231
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DuPage County
APN
0511209011
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 3, 2011 • Final
Roofing and gutters
Roofing
May 31, 2011 • Final
Historical other
Grading
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: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Parking
Heated Garage
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Concrete Driveway, Heated Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Additional Media Type 1: Other Media
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 4
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 16X9
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 13X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 19X10
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 19X13
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Half Master Bath
Living Room Information
Size: 18X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Family Room Information
Size: 24X19
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
Dining Room Information
Combined with Living Room, Combined with Family Room
Size: 12X10
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Kitchen Information
Size: 14X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Additional Rooms Information
Recreation Room
Partial Basement, Walkout
Finished Basement
Additional Room #1 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 23X18
In Basement
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
In Family Room
Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating
Central Air Conditioning
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
Built Before 1978
Recent Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Age: 61-70 Years
Cedar Exterior
Property Features
Deck, Hot Tub, Above Ground Pool
Lot Information
Dimensions: 55X196X55X196
.25-.49 Acre
On Waterfront
Property Information
# of Rooms: 9
Ownership: Fee Simple
Assessor Sq.Ft.: 2231
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
Rehab Year: 1988
Parcel Identification Number: 0511209011
Financial
Financial Information
Tax: $11,700.14
Tax Year: 2019
Special Assessments
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer (Public)
Location
Community Information
Sidewalks, Street Lights, Paved Street
School Information
Elementary School: Forest Glen Elementary School
Elementary School District: 41
Junior High: Hadley Junior High School
Junior High District: 41
High School: Glenbard West High School
High School District: 87
Location Information
Township: Milton
Corporate Limits: Glen Ellyn
Directions: CRESCENT TO RIFORD N TO HOME
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,231
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 10,787 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: DuPage County
APN: 0511209011
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: No
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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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
$856,000 – $1.04M
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