Beautifully updated 5 BR, 4 BA 2-story home on nearly 1 acre lot in the highly sought-after Watch Hill neighborhood. This spacious home blends 1930s character with modern upgrades, including original hardwood floors throughout the upstairs, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and soft-close cabinets. Enjoy the bright, inviting living room and formal dining area. Main-floor office/den with built-ins offers the ideal work-from-home setup. Tons of natural light, thoughtful updates, and plenty of space inside and out-this one is truly special! This property also has an invisible fence.
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$356,000
1240 42nd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201
5beds
2,722sqft
Townhouse, Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
0.89 Acres Lot
$362,300 Zestimate®
$131/sqft
$1,923 Estimated rent
Home value
$362,300
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Listed by:
Mike Dunn 309-235-7656,
KW 1Advantage
Bought with:
Curt Berry
RE/MAX Concepts Bettendorf
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: QC4264356
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x17
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x12
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x16
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x16
Other
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 45 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5x9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x15
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x15
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x15
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x15
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7x10
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7x10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 312 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x24
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 312 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x24
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x12
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x12
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x21
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x21
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Replacement Windows
- Windows: Replacement Windows, Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- Basement: Partially Finished,Egress Window
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Other
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,722 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch, Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.89 Acres
- Dimensions: 237 x 163
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1614110037
- Other equipment: Radon Mitigation System
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Rodman Heights
Location
- Region: Rock Island
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $131/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $244,794
- Annual tax amount: $7,608
- Date on market: 12/19/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/8/2025 | Sold | $356,000-1.7%$131/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #QC4264356 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2025 | Pending sale | $362,000$133/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #QC4264356 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2025 | Price change | $362,000-1.9%$133/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #QC4264356 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $369,000+7.7%$136/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #QC4264356 Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2022 | Sold | $342,500-2.1%$126/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2022 | Pending sale | $349,900$129/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #QC4237945 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2022 | Listed for sale | $349,900+158.2%$129/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #QC4237945 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2021 | Sold | $135,500+13%$50/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2021 | Pending sale | $119,900$44/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #QC4222025 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2021 | Listed for sale | $119,900-37.4%$44/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #QC4222025 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2015 | Sold | $191,500-2%$70/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2011 | Sold | $195,500-2.2%$72/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2011 | Pending sale | $199,900$73/sqft |
Source: Mel Foster Co. Inc of Iowa #4125110 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2011 | Price change | $199,900-9.1%$73/sqft |
Source: Mel Foster Co. Inc of Iowa #4125110 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2011 | Price change | $219,900-8.3%$81/sqft |
Source: Mel Foster Co. Inc of Iowa #4119574 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2010 | Listed for sale | $239,900+20.3%$88/sqft |
Source: Mel Foster Co. Inc of Iowa #4119574 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2005 | Sold | $199,500$73/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,608 +8.7% | $81,598 +9.3% |
| 2023 | $6,999 -4.1% | $74,655 -3.5% |
| 2022 | $7,302 +2.5% | $77,383 +5.3% |
| 2021 | $7,123 +2.4% | $73,488 +2.8% |
| 2020 | $6,958 +1.2% | $71,486 +1% |
| 2019 | $6,876 +10.1% | $70,778 +7.2% |
| 2018 | $6,246 +2.9% | $66,006 +3.4% |
| 2017 | $6,067 +3.2% | $63,812 |
| 2016 | $5,877 +0.2% | $63,812 |
| 2015 | $5,865 | $63,812 -0.7% |
| 2014 | -- | $64,294 |
| 2013 | -- | $64,294 -17.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $77,912 -2.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $79,910 +0.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $79,473 +1% |
| 2008 | -- | $78,686 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $77,143 +12.5% |
| 2005 | $5,823 +1.5% | $68,588 +3% |
| 2004 | $5,736 +2.7% | $66,590 +2.5% |
| 2003 | $5,586 +2.1% | $64,965 +2% |
| 2002 | $5,472 +4.1% | $63,691 +4% |
| 2001 | $5,254 +4.6% | $61,241 +4% |
| 2000 | $5,021 | $58,886 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 61201
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Earl H Hanson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Edison Jr High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Rock Island High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Earl H Hanson
- Middle: Edison
- High: Rock Island
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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