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Sold for $181,000
  • $181,000

    421 James Ave, Rockford, IL 61107

    3beds
    1,868sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1930
    6,098 Square Feet Lot
    $211,300 Zestimate®
    $97/sqft
    $2,433 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $211,300

    $201,000 - $222,000

    $2,433/mo

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    What's special

    Wood burning fireplaceBrick beautyUpdated bathroomPretty foyerFormal dining roomStainless steel appliancesClose to shopping
    Adorable, brick beauty, beautifully maintained and totally repainted 1-1/2 story. Beautiful hardwoods throughout most of the first floor. Enter through the pretty foyer, with coat closet, into the spacious living room with wood burning fireplace. Formal dining room opens to the kitchen with stainless steel appliances and attractive backsplash. Refrigerator and dishwasher new in 2022. Nice sized master bedroom with walk-in closet. A second bedroom or office and updated bathroom complete the first floor. Upstairs is a great (re-insulated) bedroom, office or mancave complete with a full bathroom and 2 closets. The full basement is partially finished with 2 rec rooms for extra living space. There is also a lovely 3-season porch overlooking the pretty, totally fenced back yard with 2 patios and a 1 car garage. Gutter guards on roof. Close to shopping, schools, restaurants and hospital. Washer & dryer 2020, Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to own a beautiful home in Rockford!

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Rebecca Thalhofer 815-621-7225,

    Dickerson & Nieman

    Bought with:

    Toni Vander Heyden, 475142387

    Keller Williams Realty Signature

    Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202400526MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 123.21
    • Dimensions: 11.1 x 11.1
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 120.96
    • Dimensions: 11.2 x 10.8
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 166.5
    • Dimensions: 14.11 x 11.8
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 151.1
    • Dimensions: 13.6 x 11.11
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 103.02
    • Dimensions: 10.1 x 10.2
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 230.85
    • Dimensions: 17.1 x 13.5
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater
    Features
    • Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Basement: Full
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,868
    • Total interior livable area: 1,868 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,468
    • Finished area below ground: 400

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Detached
    • Garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Levels: One and One Half
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Patio, Porch 3 Season
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 6,098 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 50 x 120 x 50 x 120
    • Features: City/Town
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1219355003

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick/Stone
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1930

    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: $97/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $144,711
    • Annual tax amount: $3,659
    • Date on market: 2/13/2024
    • Cumulative days on market: 3 days
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/22/2024Sold$181,000+3.5%$97/sqft
    Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202400526 Report a problem
    2/16/2024Pending sale$174,900$94/sqft
    Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202400526 Report a problem
    2/13/2024Listed for sale$174,900+50.8%$94/sqft
    Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202400526 Report a problem
    6/29/2020Sold$116,000+5.5%$62/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/19/2020Pending sale$110,000$59/sqft
    Source: Gambino Realtors #202002448 Report a problem
    5/18/2020Listed for sale$110,000+10%$59/sqft
    Source: Gambino Realtors #202002448 Report a problem
    9/3/2014Sold$100,000$54/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/29/2014Listed for sale$100,000-22.2%$54/sqft
    Source: Dickerson & Nieman #201404811 Report a problem
    3/2/2007Sold$128,500+48.6%$69/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/7/2004Sold$86,500$46/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$3,633 -4.2%$48,237 +13.4%
    2023$3,793 +3.7%$42,534 +11.9%
    2022$3,658 $38,018 +9.1%
    2021-- $34,859 +5.8%
    2020$2,823 +13.3%$32,954 +4.9%
    2019$2,492 -26%$31,409 +6.1%
    2018$3,368 +103.3%$29,601 +4.5%
    2017$1,656 $28,329 +1.9%
    2016$1,656 +0.6%$27,798
    2015$1,646 -1.2%$27,798 -0.1%
    2014$1,667 -53.1%$27,829 -27.4%
    2009$3,558 $38,311 +6.2%
    2007-- $36,091 +8.1%
    2006-- $33,376 +4.8%
    2005-- $31,862 +5.5%
    2004-- $30,195 +18.8%
    2003-- $25,426 +3.3%
    2001-- $24,604 +1%
    2000-- $24,359
    1999-- $24,359
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 61107

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Maud E Johnson Elementary
    • Middle: Abraham Lincoln Middle
    • High: Rockford East 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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