This charming two-story home in Rockford, IL, offers a welcoming and spacious layout, perfect for modern living. The home features 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, with a host of recent upgrades that make it feel brand new. Step inside to a bright and airy living room that seamlessly flows into the dining area and kitchen, creating an ideal space for entertaining. The newly renovated kitchen boasts sleek quartz countertops, brand-new cabinets, a stove, and a microwave, providing both style and functionality. Upstairs, you'll find three cozy bedrooms and a full bathroom, offering plenty of space for rest and relaxation. The home also showcases new siding, a new roof, and gutters, along with a new wood fence and front door, enhancing both its curb appeal and security. Other notable improvements include a new wooden deck, exterior doors, garage door, plumbing, interior doors, and flooring throughout. This home is truly move-in ready and perfect for those looking to enjoy comfort and style in a fantastic location.
Sold for $160,000
$160,000
234 N Central Ave, Rockford, IL 61101
3beds
1,395sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$176,900 Zestimate®
$115/sqft
$1,375 Estimated rent
Home value
$176,900
$156,000 - $202,000
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Cozy bedroomsSleek quartz countertopsNew wood fenceNew wooden deckNewly renovated kitchenWelcoming and spacious layoutBrand-new cabinets
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Listed by:
Fidel Batres 815-677-8331,
Keller Williams Realty Signature
Bought with:
NON-NWIAR Member
Northwest Illinois Alliance Of Realtors®
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202501498
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143.75
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 11.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 137.5
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143.75
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 11.5
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 223.38
- Dimensions: 15.3 x 14.6
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Stove/Cooktop, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling-Wood Decorative
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,395
- Total interior livable area: 1,395 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,395
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Features: City/Town
Details
- Parcel number: 1121236024
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1921
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: $115/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $46,269
- Annual tax amount: $789
- Date on market: 3/31/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 7 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/5/2025 | Sold | $160,000+10.3%$115/sqft |
Source:  NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202501498 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2025 | Pending sale | $145,000$104/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12323879 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $145,000$104/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12323879 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2025 | Pending sale | $145,000$104/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202501498 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $145,000+1511.1%$104/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202501498 Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2012 | Sold | $9,000-9.1%$6/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/7/2011 | Price change | $9,900-33.6%$7/sqft |
Source: Country North, Inc. dba Nextage Professionals Realty #65929 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2011 | Listed for sale | $14,900-40.2%$11/sqft |
Source: BIRDVIEW Technologies. Inc. #63252 Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2011 | Listing removed | $24,900$18/sqft |
Source: Whitehead Inc. Realtors #51645 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2010 | Price change | $24,900-48%$18/sqft |
Source: Whitehead Inc. Realtors #51645 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2010 | Listed for sale | $47,900-0.2%$34/sqft |
Source: Whitehead Inc. Realtors #51645 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2005 | Sold | $48,000+33.3%$34/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2003 | Sold | $36,000$26/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $893 +13.2% | $15,423 +13.4% |
| 2023 | $789 +22.3% | $13,599 +16.8% |
| 2022 | $645 | $11,645 +9.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $10,678 +5.8% |
| 2020 | $526 +8.5% | $10,094 +4.9% |
| 2019 | $485 -7.2% | $9,620 -0.4% |
| 2018 | $523 +8.5% | $9,663 +4.5% |
| 2017 | $482 | $9,248 +1.9% |
| 2016 | $482 +3.7% | $9,075 |
| 2015 | $465 +97.5% | $9,075 -6.4% |
| 2014 | $235 -85.4% | $9,697 -30.4% |
| 2009 | $1,616 | $13,928 +1% |
| 2007 | -- | $13,794 -9.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $15,246 +10% |
| 2005 | -- | $13,860 -3.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $14,341 +48.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $9,660 +3.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $9,348 +0.4% |
| 2000 | -- | $9,309 |
| 1999 | -- | $9,309 |
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Neighborhood: West Gateway
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Lewis Lemon Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 2/10Kennedy Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 1/10Auburn High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lewis Lemon Elementary
- 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.
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