Pending

$50,000

1526 Chestnut St, Rockford, IL 61102

3beds

1,458sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1920

7,840 Square Feet Lot

$128,600 Zestimate^®

$34/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Two-bath home

Investor alert. Three-bedroom, two-bath home in the heart of Rockford. Cash only. Needs TLC. Central air is currently not working. Entire home being sold as-is. Inspections are welcome, but seller will not complete any repairs. Proof of funds required for showings. No sign in yard.

6 days

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Level: Upper
Area: 182
Dimensions: 14 x 13

Bedroom 2

Level: Upper
Area: 99
Dimensions: 11 x 9

Bedroom 3

Level: Upper
Area: 90
Dimensions: 10 x 9

Dining room

Level: Main
Area: 156
Dimensions: 13 x 12

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 150
Dimensions: 15 x 10

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 169
Dimensions: 13 x 13

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry: In Basement

Features

Basement: Full
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,458
Total interior livable area: 1,458 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,458
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: None

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2

Lot

Size: 7,840 Square Feet
Features: City/Town

Details

Parcel number: 1122302003

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Siding
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1920

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: City/Community
Water: City/Community

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: IL

Location

Region: Rockford

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $34/sqft
Tax assessed value: $59,343
Annual tax amount: $1,946
Price range: $50K - $50K
Date on market: 7/6/2026
Cumulative days on market: 6 days
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$128,600

$109,000 - $145,000

$1,804/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/9/2026	Pending sale	$50,000$34/sqft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202604050 Report a problem
7/6/2026	Listed for sale	$50,000-4.8%$34/sqft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202604050 Report a problem
3/14/2009	Listing removed	$52,500$36/sqft
Source: Prudential Real Estate #42631 Report a problem
2/19/2009	Listed for sale	$52,500$36/sqft
Source: Prudential Real Estate #42631 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$1,875 +3.5%	$19,781 +13.4%
2023	$1,811 +1.7%	$17,442 +11.9%
2022	$1,781	$15,590 +9.1%
2021	--	$14,295 +5.8%
2020	$966 +4.8%	$13,514 +4.9%
2019	$922 -7.1%	$12,880 -0.5%
2018	$992 +4.5%	$12,950 +4.5%
2017	$949	$12,394 -7.7%
2016	$949 -15.5%	$13,428
2015	$1,122 -1.2%	$13,428 -5.2%
2014	$1,136 -26.7%	$14,170 -30.9%
2009	$1,550	$20,507 +8%
2007	--	$18,984 -0.2%
2006	--	$19,020 +4.7%
2005	--	$18,158 +9%
2004	--	$16,666 +29.2%
2003	--	$12,900 +3.3%
2001	--	$12,483 +9.7%
2000	--	$11,382 +3.4%
1999	--	$11,011

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: West Gateway

Getting around

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

4/10
Ellis Arts Academy
Grades: K-5Distance: 0 mi
2/10
Kennedy Middle School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
1/10
Auburn High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: Ellis Arts Academy
Middle: Kennedy Middle
High: Auburn High
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.