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  • $198,000

    224 E 5th St, Pecatonica, IL 61063

    3beds
    1,581sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1931
    10,454 Square Feet Lot
    $197,500 Zestimate®
    $125/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Original woodworkExposed brickComplete exterior paint jobQuaint kitchenetteGleaming hardwood floorsGenerous counter spaceUpdated kitchen
    Charming and full of character, this three bedroom Italianate brick home offers limitless potential for versatile living spaces tailored to your needs! The main level showcases original woodwork, doors, and exposed brick, complemented by gleaming hardwood floors. The central room, currently utilized as a spacious dining area adjacent to the kitchen and living room, is ideal for entertaining. The updated kitchen features an abundance of Shaker style cabinets, generous counter space, and a cozy breakfast nook. French doors lead to the living room, which includes a walk-in closet that could easily serve as an additional main floor bedroom if desired. The main level also boasts an updated full bath and a second bedroom with a large closet, along with a convenient mudroom back entry. Upstairs, you'll find a quaint kitchenette equipped with a vintage sink, stove, and cabinets for storage. A large flexible space with hardwood floors can serve as a nursery, extra bedroom, or home office. The primary bedroom features built-in shelves, an updated bath with a tiled walk-in shower, and a massive closet. Situated on a corner lot adorned with perennials, this home also includes a carriage-style two car garage with a sliding door. It benefits from dual zone climate control, featuring two furnaces and two central air units. Recent updates encompass a complete exterior paint job, a new flat roof, and house and garage roofing in 2020, a primary bath remodel in 2018, a new stove and dishwasher in 2021, a water softener and filtration system in 2021, a circuit breaker upgrade in 2018, and new gutters with guards in 2022, along with a new concrete driveway in 2017. No VA/FHA. Property is being Sold As-Is.
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    Listed by:

    Kathy Heeren-Ellis 815-708-4061,

    Gambino Realtors

    Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202603871MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 201
      • Dimensions: 15 x 13.4
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 136.8
      • Dimensions: 12 x 11.4
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 239.61
      • Dimensions: 16.3 x 14.7
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 227.42
      • Dimensions: 16.6 x 13.7
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 171
      • Dimensions: 19 x 9
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 218.68
      • Dimensions: 15.4 x 14.2
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater
      • Laundry: In Basement
      Features
      • Second Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Windows: Window Treatments
      • Basement: Basement Entrance,Full
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,581
      • Total interior livable area: 1,581 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,581
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Detached
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Covered
      Lot
      • Size: 10,454 Square Feet
      • Features: City/Town
      Details
      • Additional structures: Guest House
      • Parcel number: 0928155010

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick/Stone, Cement Board
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1931

      Utilities & green energy

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

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: IL
      Location
      • Region: Pecatonica

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $125/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $99,498
      • Annual tax amount: $2,143
      • Price range: $198K - $198K
      • Date on market: 6/28/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 11 days
      • Ownership: Fee Simple
      • Road surface type: Hard Surface Road

        Estimated market value

        $197,500

        $188,000 - $207,000

        $1,594/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/6/2026Pending sale$198,000$125/sqft
        Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202603871 Report a problem
        6/28/2026Listed for sale$198,000+130.2%$125/sqft
        Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202603871 Report a problem
        6/24/2010Sold$86,000$54/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$2,112 +5.1%$33,166 +9.5%
        2023$2,011 +4.5%$30,280 +7.7%
        2022$1,924 $28,117 +6.4%
        2021-- $26,438 +3.8%
        2020$1,779 -11.5%$25,470 +5.1%
        2019$2,010 +3.4%$24,230 +3%
        2018$1,943 +2.4%$23,515 +2.1%
        2017$1,898 $23,040 +1%
        2016$1,898 +4.8%$22,812 +1%
        2015$1,812 +1.6%$22,584
        2014$1,782 -3.7%$22,584 +84.4%
        2009$1,850 $12,250 +9.9%
        2007-- $11,146 +3.3%
        2006-- $10,787 +1.5%
        2005-- $10,632
        2004-- $10,632 +7%
        2003-- $9,938 +5.5%
        2001-- $9,421
        2000-- $9,421 +1.5%
        1999-- $9,283

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 61063

        Getting around

        49 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        47 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • Elementary: Pecatonica Elementary
        • Middle: Pecatonica Comm Middle
        • High: Pecatonica High
        • District: Pecatonica 321

        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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