Charming Cedar-Sided Home with Spacious Lot and Modern Updates. This inviting cedar-sided home offers a private, secluded feel on a generous lot. Enjoy outdoor living with a fenced yard, private deck, and a concrete patio—perfect for entertaining or relaxing. A large 3.5-car garage provides ample space for vehicles, tools, and storage. Inside, you’ll find an updated kitchen complete with a stove and refrigerator, a refreshed bathroom, and the convenience of first-floor laundry with washer and dryer included. The first-floor master bedroom adds ease and accessibility, while the thoughtful layout makes everyday living comfortable and practical.
Sold for $136,000
$136,000
1523 Michigan Ave, Rockford, IL 61102
2beds
1,078sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
0.32 Acres Lot
$147,200 Zestimate®
$126/sqft
$1,278 Estimated rent
Home value
$147,200
$131,000 - $166,000
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Cedar-sided homeThoughtful layoutFirst-floor master bedroomFenced yardRefreshed bathroomGenerous lotPrivate deck
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Benjamin Kullberg 815-289-1174,
Dickerson & Nieman
Bought with:
LaChelle Morden, 475215476
Exp Realty
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202505562
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 113.4
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 9
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 99.9
- Dimensions: 11.1 x 9
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 90.72
- Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.1
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 144.43
- Dimensions: 13 x 11.11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 227.5
- Dimensions: 25 x 9.1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Great Room
- Has basement: No
- Attic: Storage
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,078
- Total interior livable area: 1,078 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,078
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Features: County Taxes, City/Town
Details
- Parcel number: 1128459017
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: City/Community
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IL
Location
- Region: Rockford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $126/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $72,831
- Annual tax amount: $1,922
- Date on market: 9/10/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 2 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | Sold | $136,000+4.6%$126/sqft |
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| 9/12/2025 | Pending sale | $130,000$121/sqft |
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| 9/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $130,000+160%$121/sqft |
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| 6/12/2024 | Sold | $50,000-9.1%$46/sqft |
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| 6/21/2021 | Sold | $55,000-4.3%$51/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202102229 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2019 | Listing removed | $57,500$53/sqft |
Source: Key Realty, Inc #201901605 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2019 | Listed for sale | $57,500$53/sqft |
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| 4/23/2019 | Pending sale | $57,500$53/sqft |
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| 4/8/2019 | Listed for sale | $57,500-1.7%$53/sqft |
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| 3/22/2016 | Listing removed | $700$1/sqft |
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| 3/9/2016 | Listed for rent | $700$1/sqft |
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| 12/2/2014 | Listing removed | $58,500$54/sqft |
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| 8/26/2014 | Listed for sale | $58,500$54/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,923 +4.4% | $24,277 +13.4% |
| 2023 | $1,841 +2.3% | $21,407 +11.9% |
| 2022 | $1,800 | $19,134 +9.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $17,545 +5.8% |
| 2020 | $1,674 +0.9% | $16,586 +4.9% |
| 2019 | $1,660 -5.2% | $15,808 +0.7% |
| 2018 | $1,752 +101.2% | $15,702 +4.5% |
| 2017 | $871 | $15,028 +1.9% |
| 2016 | $871 -15.5% | $14,746 |
| 2015 | $1,030 -0.9% | $14,746 -6.7% |
| 2014 | $1,039 | $15,809 |
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Neighborhood: 61102
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Julia Lathrop Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Rockford Environmental Science AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 1/10Jefferson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Rockford 205
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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