Enjoy peaceful riverfront living in this charming home situated along the Rock River. Expansive sliding glass doors frame beautiful water views and lead out to an elevated deck overlooking the fenced backyard, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Inside, the open floor plan seamlessly connects the living room with the eat in kitchen, creating a bright and welcoming space. A convenient first floor bedroom and full bath offer flexibility, while a half bath is located upstairs. The basement features river view windows and a walkout door with a short staircase providing easy access to the backyard. A spacious garage accommodates vehicles and extra storage, and a garden shed adds even more utility. Wood stove in the basement has been used to supplement heat. From the back deck, enjoy watching local wildlife, including pelicans, geese, and ducks as they glide across the water. An excellent opportunity to own an affordable riverfront home, schedule your showing today.
Sold for $187,250
$187,250
1839 W 1st St, Dixon, IL 61021
3beds
1,344sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
0.25 Acres Lot
$187,400 Zestimate®
$139/sqft
$1,531 Estimated rent
Home value
$187,400
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Convenient first floor bedroomFenced backyardBeautiful water viewsOpen floor planBright and welcoming spaceExpansive sliding glass doors
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Listed by:
Lori Peterson 815-973-2180,
Re/Max Of Rock Valley
Bought with:
NON-NWIAR Member
Northwest Illinois Alliance Of Realtors®
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202602417
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 187
- Dimensions: 17 x 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Heating
- Zoned, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Basement Entrance,Full,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,344
- Total interior livable area: 1,344 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,344
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Garden Shed
- Parcel number: 070806252003
- Special conditions: Estate
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: City/Community
- Water: City/Community
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Dixon
- Subdivision: IL
Other
Other facts
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Hard Surface Road
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Sold | $187,250+1.2%$139/sqft |
Source:  NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202602417 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2026 | Pending sale | $185,000$138/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202602417 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $185,000$138/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202602417 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $797 -1.4% | $67,172 +9% |
| 2023 | $808 -2.8% | $61,625 +11% |
| 2022 | $832 -1% | $55,518 +8% |
| 2021 | $840 | $51,406 +5% |
| 2020 | -- | $48,958 +3% |
| 2019 | $854 +2.1% | $47,532 -1.4% |
| 2018 | $837 | $48,193 +4% |
| 2017 | $837 -0.5% | $46,339 +3% |
| 2016 | $841 +4.3% | $44,989 |
| 2015 | $806 +1.7% | $44,989 |
| 2014 | $793 -8.3% | $44,989 -2% |
| 2013 | $865 +910.5% | $45,921 |
| 2012 | $86 -89.8% | $45,921 |
| 2011 | $837 | $45,921 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 61021
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: 2-3Distance: 1.1 mi
- 6/10Reagan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 2/10Dixon High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Dixon
- Middle: Dixon
- High: Dixon High
- District: Dixon Unified 170
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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