Step into history with this charming two-story home ideally located near the Nicholas Conservatory, the scenic bike path along the Rock River & Sinnissippi park. Offering 1,556 square feet of living space, this home features 2 bedrooms & 1 full bath. Step up to an inviting covered porch before entering the home. Inside, you’ll find gleaming hardwood floors, original doors, and rich wood trim that highlight the character of the home. Large dining room with French doors and gleaming hardwoods lead into the spacious kitchen that has been tastefully updated with painted cabinetry, new hardware, Corian countertops, and a center island for extra workspace. There is an adjacent mudroom which is ideal for storing outerwear and everyday essentials while keeping the home clutter-free. In addition to the 2 bedrooms upstairs, you will find an updated bath with granite top & tile surround tub along with a perfect nook for an office space. Updates include new windows, furnace, and electrical system in 2018, roof 2016 plus new light fixtures and fresh paint throughout. Outdoors, enjoy a fenced backyard—great for gatherings or pets & a spot for a future garage.
Sold for $135,000
$135,000
1648 Ethel Ave, Rockford, IL 61107
2beds
1,556sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$146,700 Zestimate®
$87/sqft
$1,452 Estimated rent
Home value
$146,700
$129,000 - $166,000
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Fenced backyardCenter islandOriginal doorsGranite topLarge dining roomSpacious kitchenUpdated bath
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Listed by:
Allison Hawkins 815-543-4663,
Keller Williams Realty Signature
Bought with:
Justin Burke, 475175665
Keller Williams Realty Signature
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202505469
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 158.2
- Dimensions: 14 x 11.3
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 116.82
- Dimensions: 11.8 x 9.9
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 207.6
- Dimensions: 17.3 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 155.61
- Dimensions: 11.7 x 13.3
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 151.8
- Dimensions: 13.8 x 11
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Water Softener, Natural Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,556
- Total interior livable area: 1,556 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,556
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Swing Set
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
- Features: City/Town
Details
- Parcel number: 1124126019
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Siding
- Roof: Shingle,Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: City/Community
- Water: City/Community
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: IL
Location
- Region: Rockford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $87/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $118,392
- Annual tax amount: $3,171
- Date on market: 9/6/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Hard Surface Road
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/3/2025 | Sold | $135,000+8.1%$87/sqft |
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| 9/9/2025 | Pending sale | $124,900$80/sqft |
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| 9/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $124,900+64.3%$80/sqft |
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| 4/14/2021 | Sold | $76,000-4.9%$49/sqft |
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| 2/27/2021 | Pending sale | $79,900$51/sqft |
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| 1/13/2021 | Price change | $79,900-5.9%$51/sqft |
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| 9/14/2020 | Price change | $84,900-5.6%$55/sqft |
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| 8/12/2020 | Listed for sale | $89,900+15.3%$58/sqft |
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| 5/16/2007 | Sold | $78,000$50/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,171 +6.1% | $39,464 +13.4% |
| 2023 | $2,990 +4.3% | $34,798 +11.9% |
| 2022 | $2,868 | $31,103 +9.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $28,519 +7.6% |
| 2020 | $2,636 +2.2% | $26,501 +4.9% |
| 2019 | $2,580 +9.3% | $25,258 +12% |
| 2018 | $2,361 +2.2% | $22,548 +4.5% |
| 2017 | $2,311 | $21,579 +1.9% |
| 2016 | $2,311 +0.8% | $21,174 |
| 2015 | $2,292 -1.2% | $21,174 -16.9% |
| 2014 | $2,321 -23.1% | $25,482 -21.1% |
| 2009 | $3,017 | $32,302 +12.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $28,736 +3.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $27,722 +4.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $26,465 +5.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $25,080 +6.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $23,519 +3.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $22,759 +11% |
| 2000 | -- | $20,505 |
| 1999 | -- | $20,505 |
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Neighborhood: 61107
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Clifford P Carlson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.5 mi
- 3/10Eisenhower Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 3/10Guilford High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Clifford P Carlson Elementary
- Middle: Eisenhower Middle
- High: Guilford 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.
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