NOT LISTED FOR SALE

557 Riford Rd Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Estimated Value: $595,666 - $700,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,532 Sq Ft
$419/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 29, 2024

Last sale price $550,000 $359 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,251/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Ranch Style House
  • 1.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storage Room

About This Home

As of March 2024

Set amongst the towering oak trees on Riford Road and within blocks to downtown Glen Ellyn, Glenbard West High School and Lake Ellyn Park, sits this stellar solid ranch with 1532 square feet above grade. It features a wonderful floor plan with a formal living room, eat-in kitchen that is adjacent to the family room with masonry fireplace, dining area and access to the side porch, a partially finished basement as well as a 1.5 car detached garage. Recent updates include updated first floor bathrooms, windows and siding (2018) and replaced furnace/central air system(2017). Plus there is hardwood flooring under the carpet on the first floor. This home has the sought after combination of a top in-town location, wonderful flow/space and has been lovingly maintained!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Renee Hughes

Compass License #475142036 Listed on: 02/22/2024

Compass

Co-Listed By

Carrie Morris

Compass License #475127199

Last Buyer's Agent

Craig Sebert

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475172584

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,509

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 7,841

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,532 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Schools

  • Ben Franklin Elementary School
  • Hadley Junior High School
  • Glenbard West High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Shed
  • Lot Dimensions are 137x61x83x71

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,509

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Some Carpeting
  • LivingArea: 1532
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Storage
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ FamRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 584000
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • ParkingTotal: 1.5
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Ben Franklin Elementary School
  • High School: Glenbard West High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Hadley Junior High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 41

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 137X61X83X71
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9509
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2025
Sold by
Voss Benjamin and Voss Carlos Kristine
Bought by
Benjamin Voss And Kristine Carlos Living Trus and Voss
Current Estimated Value
$641,667

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 22, 2024
Closed on
Mar 20, 2024
Sold by
Lafontaine Family Legacy Trust and Lafontaine Family Trust
Bought by
Voss Benjamin and Voss Carlos Kristine
Seller's Agent
Renee Hughes
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Craig Sebert
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$584,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-5.82%
Views
196

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.56%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2023
Sold by
Vicki William F and Vicki Jo
Bought by
Lafontaine Family Legacy Trust and Lafontaine

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2015
Sold by
Lafontaine William F and Lafontaine Vicki Jo
Bought by
Lafontaine William F and Lafontaine Vicki Jo
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Benjamin Voss And Kristine Carlos Living Trus -- None Listed On Document
Voss Benjamin $550,000 Fidelity National Title
Lafontaine Family Legacy Trust -- None Listed On Document
Lafontaine William F -- Fntic
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/29/2024 03/29/24 Sold $550,000 -5.8% $359 / Sq Ft
02/29/2024 02/29/24 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2024 02/22/24 For Sale $584,000 -- $381 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $10,191 $158,647 $45,107 $113,540
2023 $9,681 $146,030 $41,520 $104,510
2022 $9,509 $138,000 $39,240 $98,760
2021 $9,135 $134,730 $38,310 $96,420
2020 $8,950 $133,470 $37,950 $95,520
2019 $8,738 $129,950 $36,950 $93,000
2018 $8,030 $119,440 $34,800 $84,640
2017 $7,892 $115,040 $33,520 $81,520
2016 $7,976 $110,440 $45,590 $64,850
2015 $7,932 $105,360 $43,490 $61,870
2014 $7,949 $97,140 $19,220 $77,920
2013 $7,739 $97,430 $19,280 $78,150
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11987525

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-12-300-004