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Property Description
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 multiple outdoor structures, is a great set up for gardeners, hobbyists or auto enthusiasts with the 2.5 car heated garage, additional outbuilding and shed. 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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 880 Bemis Rd
General
- Price: $490,000
- Taxes: $8,233 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12557139
- Updated: 1/29/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Finished, E
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Humidifier
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Generator, Water Heater-Gas
- Other Features: Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.5
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached
Location
- Area: Glen Ellyn
- County: DuPage
- Township: Milton
- Driving Directions: Route 53, south of Sheehan, East on Bemis
School Information
- School District: 89
- Elem School District: 89
- Midd School District: 89
- High School District: 87
- Elementary School: Westfield Elementary School
- Middle School: Glen Crest Middle School
- High School: Glenbard South High School
- Private School: Glenbard South High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Cape Cod
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,384
- Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
- Year Built: 1947
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.46
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 100 x 200
- Lot Features: Landscaped
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1947
- Tax Amount: $8,233
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 524300042
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Schools
Schools serving 880 Bemis Rd
School Districts:Glen Ellyn Community Consolidated School District 89, Glenbard Township High School District 87
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Westfield Elementary School 2S125 Mayfield Ln, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 | PK-5 | 0.4 mi |
Glen Crest Middle School 725 Sheehan Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 | 6-8 | 0.5 mi |
Glenbard South High School 23W200 Butterfield Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 | 9-12 | 1.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 880 Bemis Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/29/2026
Listed
$490,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 880 Bemis Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$8,233
8%
$126,327
15%
2022
$7,605
3%
$109,900
2%
2021
$7,416
—
$107,290
1%
2020
$7,434
3%
$106,290
3%
2019
$7,235
19%
$103,480
18%
2018
$6,078
8%
$88,050
4%
2017
$5,611
2%
$84,800
4%
2016
$5,503
1%
$81,420
5%
2015
$5,435
38%
$77,670
23%
2014
$3,940
-4%
$63,110
—
2013
$4,119
3%
$63,300
-4%
2012
$4,010
—
$66,000
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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880 Bemis Road, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (MLS# 12557139) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 880 Bemis Road is currently listed for $490,000 and was received on January 29, 2026. Want to learn more about 880 Bemis Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Glen Ellyn? You can browse all Glen Ellyn real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

