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For sale by owner
  • $140,000

    1516 40th St, Rock Island, IL 61201

    2beds
    1,049sqft
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    $1,139/mo
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    SingleFamily
    Built in 1918
    -- sqft lot
    $106,700 Zestimate®
    $133/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Tiled basement floorTwo nicely sized bedrooms
    Whether you're looking for your first home, a place to downsize, or an investment opportunity, this property offers a wonderful combination of charm, space, and potential. Check out this charming 2-bedroom/2-bathroom house located in Rock Island, IL less than one mile from Denkmann Elementary School, Washington Jr. High School, Alleman Catholic High School, and Augustana College; less than 3 miles from Rock Island Academy and Rock Island High School. On the main floor is an open concept kitchen with an adjoining living room. There is a three-season room just off the living room. Upstairs you’ll find two nicely sized bedrooms and 1 full bath. The home has real wood flooring throughout the main and second level that is newly refinished. Fresh paint throughout all three levels. No carpeting and a tiled basement floor makes this ideal for someone with allergies, children or pets. The basement is now a fully finished living space with your choice of a non-conforming bedroom, home office or recreation room. The basement area has a full bathroom. The washer/dryer connections are also in the basement. Small deck on the back of the house for grilling or entertaining. Fully fenced in back yard. Detached oversized two-car garage with programmable over-sized 10ft electric garage door opener (with 2 remotes). Built in work area and shelving make this a handyman, hobbyist or crafters dream space. Extra parking next to the garage could be easily graveled or concreted. 2020 updates: AC, all new windows, deck, kitchen updated to seamlessly transition into the dining area. Furnace replaced in 2018. Roof replaced in 2012.
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    Property Owner (910) 587-6367

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Features
      • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
      • Basement: Finished
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 1,049 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Garage
      Details
      • Parcel number: 1706129020

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1918

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Rock Island

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $133/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $79,026
      • Annual tax amount: $2,671
      • Date on market: 10/5/2026

        Estimated market value

        $106,700

        $94,000 - $121,000

        Not available

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/5/2026Listed for sale$140,000+70.7%$133/sqft
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        4/14/2025Sold$82,000-12.8%$78/sqft
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        10/27/2024Listing removed--
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        9/15/2024Listed for sale$94,000+25.3%$90/sqft
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        10/1/2021Listing removed--
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        9/13/2021Price change$75,000-6.1%$71/sqft
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        8/30/2021Price change$79,900-7.1%$76/sqft
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        8/18/2021Price change$86,000-6.5%$82/sqft
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        8/11/2021Listed for sale$92,000+8.4%$88/sqft
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        6/23/2021Listing removed--
        Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #QC4221281 Report a problem
        6/3/2021Price change$84,900-5.6%$81/sqft
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        5/13/2021Listed for sale$89,900$86/sqft
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        5/9/2021Pending sale$89,900$86/sqft
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        5/6/2021Listed for sale$89,900+5.8%$86/sqft
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        2/19/2021Listing removed--
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        11/16/2020Listed for sale$85,000+88.9%$81/sqft
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        4/2/2012Sold$45,000$43/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,671 +8.3%$26,342 +8.9%
        2024$2,468 +3.5%$24,189 +4.8%
        2023$2,385 +8.2%$23,081 +8.6%
        2022$2,205 +1%$21,252 +4.2%
        2021$2,183 +1.3%$20,395 +2.5%
        2020$2,155 +0.1%$19,898
        2019$2,153 +4.3%$19,898 +2.4%
        2018$2,064 +3.3%$19,439 +1.5%
        2017$1,999 +3.7%$19,152 +2%
        2016$1,928 +10.1%$18,776 +11.4%
        2015$1,751 +277.7%$16,862 -11.5%
        2014$464 $19,057
        2013$464 $19,057 -5.7%
        2012-- $20,201 -20.3%
        2011-- $25,353
        2010-- $25,353 +2%
        2008-- $24,856 +5%
        2006-- $23,673 +6.1%
        2005$1,627 +5.5%$22,314 +5%
        2004$1,542 -25.1%$21,251 -17.5%
        2003$2,059 +12.7%$25,762 +11%
        2002$1,827 +9.5%$23,209 +8%
        2001$1,669 +11.3%$21,490 +9%
        2000$1,500 $19,715
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 61201

        Getting around

        81 / 100
        Very Walkable
        38 / 100
        Some Transit
        56 / 100
        Bikeable

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