Charming Colonial Style 2 Story with so many extras it is a MUST SEE on your list! Exceptionally large Living Room with Wall to Wall Built-in Book Case & Gas Fireplace new in 2024, Lovely Dining Room right off the Kitchen for easy entertaining, Spacious Kitchen with Gas Stove & Microwave new in 2019 & new Refrigerator in 2023; Upper level has a Large Master Bedrm w Walk-in Closet, 2nd & 3rd Bedrm & Beautifully remodeled upper Main Bath with vinyl water proof flooring, new sink & stool in 2024. Hardwood floors throughout! Enjoy the 3 Season Porch looking out to fenced back yard w 1.5 Car Garage, Concrete Parking Pad & alley access. Lower level has 2 family rooms. Professional landscaping, Detached 1 1/2 Garage with Opener. New; Gas Fireplace 2023, Washer & Dryer 2020, gutters 2021, Roof 2021, Water heater 2025, Garage Dr Opener 2020, All Windows 2020.This Home has so much character you will fall in love with it!! Room Measurements & listing information to be verified by buyers.SOLD AS IS
Pending
$229,900
1916 Melrose St, Rockford, IL 61103
3beds
1,977sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$225,200 Zestimate®
$116/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceProfessional landscapingNew refrigeratorHardwood floors throughout
- 44 days
- 602
- 25
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Donna Shipler 815-378-9426,
Century 21 Affiliated
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202604472
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 239.4
- Dimensions: 17.1 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 166.5
- Dimensions: 15 x 11.1
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 111.1
- Dimensions: 11 x 10.1
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 166.5
- Dimensions: 15 x 11.1
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 320.6
- Dimensions: 22.9 x 14
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- L.L. Finished Space, Book Cases Built In
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,977
- Total interior livable area: 1,977 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,672
- Finished area below ground: 305
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Detached, Off Alley
- Garage spaces: 1.5
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch 3 Season
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Features: City/Town
Details
- Parcel number: 1113176016
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1947
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: $116/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $153,186
- Annual tax amount: $4,052
- Price range: $229.9K - $229.9K
- Date on market: 7/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 46 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$225,200
$214,000 - $236,000
$1,997/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/16/2026 | Pending sale | $229,900$116/sqft |
Source:  NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202604472 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $229,900+135.8%$116/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202604472 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2019 | Sold | $97,500+167.1%$49/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2016 | Listing removed | $1,050$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/2016 | Listed for rent | $1,050$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2014 | Sold | $36,500-2.7%$18/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #201400972 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2014 | Price change | $37,500-9%$19/sqft |
Source: Pioneer Real Estate Services #201400972 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2014 | Listed for sale | $41,200-57.5%$21/sqft |
Source: Pioneer Real Estate Services #201400972 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2003 | Sold | $97,000$49/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,796 +2.6% | $51,062 +9.5% |
| 2023 | $3,699 +5.5% | $46,622 +11.9% |
| 2022 | $3,504 | $41,672 +9.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $38,210 +5.8% |
| 2020 | $3,873 -16% | $36,122 +4.9% |
| 2019 | $4,612 -0.4% | $34,428 +6.1% |
| 2018 | $4,630 +0.5% | $32,447 +4.5% |
| 2017 | $4,607 | $31,052 +155.2% |
| 2016 | $4,607 +150.7% | $12,166 |
| 2015 | $1,838 +97.5% | $12,166 -62.8% |
| 2014 | $930 -77.2% | $32,681 -21.1% |
| 2009 | $4,076 | $41,427 +8% |
| 2007 | -- | $38,352 +4.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $36,792 +4.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $35,123 +10.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $31,717 +13.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $27,918 +3.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $27,016 +1% |
| 2000 | -- | $26,750 |
| 1999 | -- | $26,750 |
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Neighborhood: Edgewater
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: West View Elementary
- Middle: West 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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