Amazing opportunity in beautiful Glen Ellyn! With all-new carpeting, this bright and beautiful home is ready for your paint and decorating ideas. High ceilings and big windows make this home feel open and bright. A bonus lofted room is great for an office, playroom, or additional family room and offers so much additional space. The large deck is freshly painted and ready to enjoy your morning coffee. The HUGE basement is clean, dry, and ready for you to finish. It features french doors out to the yard. Could be used for related living! The options for using the space are endless! This home is a must-see!
Single-familyProperty Type
1993Year Built
7,790 sq ftLot Size
$449Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Kelley Clute• Diamond Rock Partners LLC
Bought with Camille Baker• RE/MAX Suburban
Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10858218
Redfin Estimate
$809,747
$80K since sold in September 2026$107K since October
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This home's estimate is 26.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.10M) of 6 comparable homes.
Mid 90's built home with unfinished walk-out basement situated on a sloping lot. Original cabinets and older appliances in the kitchen. Nice size upper-level deck. Original bathrooms and windows. Loft and 3 bedrooms. Furnace dated 2010. Hot water...
heater dated 2020.
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Pam Litvay
Redfin Associate agent
1992 AC, 2009 Furnace, 2020 water heater; gray front cabinets, washer/dryer hookup main level but no washer/dryer; original windows, fenced yard missing gate; deck; unfinished basement, no rough-in plumbing;
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
John Ruckstaetter
Redfin Associate agent
3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms 2nd level, many patched wall spots, needs painting in every room; laminate counters, black appliances; loft overlooks living room with vaulted ceiling; District 89 schools, not D41;
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
John Ruckstaetter
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 81 Spring Ave
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Sep 14, 2026
Sold
$730,000
$405/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10858218
Oct 13, 2020
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$337,000
$187/sq ft
Sep 16, 2020
Pending (Contingent)
—
Sep 14, 2020
Listed (New)
$319,000
$177/sq ft
Amazing opportunity in beautiful Glen Ellyn! With all-new carpeting, this bright and beautiful home is ready for your paint and decorating ideas. High ceilings and big windows make this home feel open and bright. A bonus lofted room is great for an office, playroom, or additional family room and offers so much additional space. The large deck is freshly painted and ready to enjoy your morning coffee. The HUGE basement is clean, dry, and ready for you to finish. It features french doors out to the yard. Could be used for related living! The options for using the space are endless! This home is a must-see!
Public Records
Aug 10, 1992
Sold
$175,500
$97/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$11,679 (+6.4%)
$28,822 + $144,013
$172,835
2023
$10,977 (+5.1%)
$26,530 + $124,350
$150,880
2022
$10,449 (+143.5%)
$25,080 + $117,520
$142,600
2021
$4,291 (−1.3%)
$24,480 + $114,730
$139,210
2020
$4,348 (−0.3%)
$24,250 + $113,660
$137,910
2019
$4,361 (−45.8%)
$23,610 + $110,660
$134,270
2018
$8,052 (+8.0%)
$22,240 + $87,240
$109,480
2017
$7,454 (+69.4%)
$21,420 + $84,020
$105,440
2016
$4,400 (−4.5%)
$20,560 + $80,660
$101,220
2015
$4,606 (+1.6%)
$19,610 + $76,950
$96,560
2013
$4,535 (−32.8%)
$18,170 + $78,250
$96,420
2012
$6,744 (+74.6%)
$18,950 + $81,600
$100,550
2011
$3,863 (−38.1%)
$20,237 + $87,149
$107,386
2010
$6,240 (+3.7%)
$21,080 + $90,780
$111,860
2009
$6,020 (+86.8%)
$21,900 + $94,320
$116,220
2008
$3,222 (−2.6%)
$21,900 + $94,320
$116,220
2007
$3,308
$20,900 + $90,000
$110,900
Tax history for 81 Spring Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$11,679 (+6.4%)
$28,822 + $144,013
$172,835
2023
$10,977 (+5.1%)
$26,530 + $124,350
$150,880
2022
$10,449 (+143.5%)
$25,080 + $117,520
$142,600
2021
$4,291 (−1.3%)
$24,480 + $114,730
$139,210
2020
$4,348 (−0.3%)
$24,250 + $113,660
$137,910
2019
$4,361 (−45.8%)
$23,610 + $110,660
$134,270
2018
$8,052 (+8.0%)
$22,240 + $87,240
$109,480
2017
$7,454 (+69.4%)
$21,420 + $84,020
$105,440
2016
$4,400 (−4.5%)
$20,560 + $80,660
$101,220
2015
$4,606 (+1.6%)
$19,610 + $76,950
$96,560
2013
$4,535 (−32.8%)
$18,170 + $78,250
$96,420
2012
$6,744 (+74.6%)
$18,950 + $81,600
$100,550
2011
$3,863 (−38.1%)
$20,237 + $87,149
$107,386
2010
$6,240 (+3.7%)
$21,080 + $90,780
$111,860
2009
$6,020 (+86.8%)
$21,900 + $94,320
$116,220
2008
$3,222 (−2.6%)
$21,900 + $94,320
$116,220
2007
$3,308
$20,900 + $90,000
$110,900
*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
Sep 12, 2024 • Final
Historical other
Remodel
Nov 14, 2018 • Final
Roofing and gutters
Roofing
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: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Exterior
Exterior Information
Exterior Wall: Frame
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SPRING AVE RESUB
Living Sq. Ft: 1,802
Building Sq. Ft: 2,264
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: SPRING AVENUE RESUB ALL
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 462
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,790
Legal Lot Number: 3
Municipality Name: MILTON TOWNSHIP
Acres: 0.1788
Depth Footage: 124
Front Footage: 62
Zoning Code: R
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2024
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,802
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,790 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: —
County: DuPage County
APN: 0513318037
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 2, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Park View Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
Glen Crest Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
Glenbard South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Glen Ellyn, IL • 60137
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Glen Ellyn. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$770,000 – $932,000
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