As featured in Crain's Chicago Real Estate and WGN News this charming and lovingly maintained 3bedroom, 2 bath Glen Ellyn home is ready for its new owners to take on a piece of Glen Ellyn history! Perched on a large 100x200 lot, with outdoor shed, is a great set up for gardeners, hobbyists or auto enthusiasts with the 2.5 car heated garage. Enjoy the manicured grounds, 54 knockout rosebushes and 154 landscape lights from the wrap around front porch. Enter the home with hardwood flooring throughout the 1st floor to the sunny living room with charming wood beamed ceiling. The fully applianced, eat-in kitchen features built-in shelving, glass block "diner snack bar" and is open to the family room. Through the back door is easy access to the garage, back yard and also includes additional storage. The 1st floor primary bedroom provides versatile space with adjacent sitting room. Two additional bedrooms are on the 2nd floor. The finished basement includes 2nd full bath, rec room with outside access, workshop with built-in counters, office and laundry room with storage. Additional features = gas home generator, 6 indoor/outdoor cameras, 3 ring doorbells, 2 furnaces, transformers and timers for the exterior lights, and keyless door locks. Roof 2015, New HW Heater 2017, New Washer 2023, New Dryer & Range 2014, New HVAC 2011. Its quiet, tree-lined location with Lake Michigan water and public sewers is a dream! Minutes to all Glen Ellyn schools, shopping Metra train station and Morton Arboretum. Although well maintained with updated mechanicals this home is being sold AS IS.
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Price cut: $15K (3/6)
$475,000
880 Bemis Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
3beds
2,384sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
0.46 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$199/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 39 days |
- 5,073 |
- 192 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Maureen Rooney, CSC 630-917-5708,
Keller Williams Premiere Properties,
Jane Hootman 630-272-1474,
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12585666
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Workshop, Recreation Room, Office
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X08
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Office
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X14
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Humidifier, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,384
- Total interior livable area: 2,384 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 800
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Dimensions: 100x200
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0524300042
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Glen Ellyn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $199/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $126,327
- Annual tax amount: $8,233
- Date on market: 3/6/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/6/2026 | Price change | $475,000-3.1%$199/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12585666 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $490,000+677.8%$206/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12557139 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/1984 | Sold | $63,000$26/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,233 +5.9% | $126,327 +8.6% |
| 2023 | $7,772 +2.2% | $116,280 +5.8% |
| 2022 | $7,605 +2.5% | $109,900 +2.4% |
| 2021 | $7,416 -0.2% | $107,290 +0.9% |
| 2020 | $7,434 +2.7% | $106,290 +2.7% |
| 2019 | $7,235 +19% | $103,480 +17.5% |
| 2018 | $6,078 +8.3% | $88,050 +3.8% |
| 2017 | $5,611 +2% | $84,800 +4.2% |
| 2016 | $5,503 +1.3% | $81,420 +4.8% |
| 2015 | $5,435 +37.9% | $77,670 +23.1% |
| 2014 | $3,940 -4.3% | $63,110 -0.3% |
| 2013 | $4,119 +2.7% | $63,300 -4.1% |
| 2012 | $4,010 +3.1% | $66,000 -6.4% |
| 2011 | $3,890 +3.1% | $70,481 -5% |
| 2010 | $3,773 +4.1% | $74,190 -3.7% |
| 2009 | $3,625 +2.3% | $77,080 |
| 2008 | $3,543 +3.9% | $77,080 +4.8% |
| 2007 | $3,410 +10.2% | $73,550 +14% |
| 2006 | $3,095 +6% | $64,520 +7.1% |
| 2005 | $2,919 +4.2% | $60,240 +7.3% |
| 2004 | $2,801 +1.3% | $56,140 +8.4% |
| 2003 | $2,764 +7.7% | $51,790 +10.1% |
| 2002 | $2,566 +2.3% | $47,050 +7.5% |
| 2001 | $2,507 +2.9% | $43,770 +5.1% |
| 2000 | $2,436 | $41,640 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$3,103/mo
Principal & interest
$2339
Property taxes
$764
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 60137
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Westfield Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Glen Crest Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Glenbard South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Westfield Elementary School
- Middle: Glen Crest Middle School
- High: Glenbard South High School
- District: 89
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Illinois
- DuPage County
- Glen Ellyn
- 60137
- 880 Bemis Rd
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