826 3rd Street, Rochelle, Illinois 61068


$185,000

For Sale
Status: Pending
Sqft: 1,499
Cost/Sqft: $123
Beds: 4
Baths: 2
Year Built: 1900
Property Taxes: $4,549
Days On Market: 55
Lot Size: 0,19
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Description

Welcome to this charming two-story home, thoughtfully updated while maintaining its original character. With up to four bedrooms, 1.1 baths, and a spacious corner lot, this property truly stands out. Enter in through the enclosed front porch, an inviting spot to unwind or host friends. Inside, the living room greets you with refinished hardwood floors, high ceilings, and stunning original woodwork that carries into the dining room. You'll love the roomy cedar coat closet and the under-stair closet featuring an original miniature antique door with a glass window, perfect as a cozy hideaway or reading nook. The separate dining room offers easy access to the backyard through another enclosed porch and flows into the fully equipped kitchen. A convenient powder room and laundry area complete the main level. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms and a full bath. The primary and second bedroom share a walk-in closet the current owners used for added storage, which is ideal for a suite-style layout, nursery, or private home office. The updated full bath offers a fresh, modern feel with a white vanity, spacious shower with recessed LED lighting and remote, and durable LVP flooring. The full basement provides generous storage along with a craft room, workshop, and multiple flexible spaces ready to fit your needs. Outside, the fenced backyard features a large deck, storage shed, and plenty of green space to enjoy. Notable upgrades include dual HVAC systems, a renovated full bath, updated 200-amp electrical panel, some new lighting, new gas piping, updated kitchen appliances, and numerous cosmetic improvements. Ideally situated near the hospital, downtown Rochelle, schools, parks, shopping, and dining, this home offers both comfort and convenience, with Routes 88 and I-39 just minutes away. Enjoy a variety of local amenities, including Spring Lake Pool and Splashpad, a vibrant Recreation Center with an aquatic center offering year-round Park District activities, and numerous community-wide celebrations, festivals, and parades. Don't miss the chance to own this wonderful home in a great community with so much to offer!

Property Specifics

Single Family
1900
No
0.19
Ogle
— / Not Applicable
12528451
24241830060000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Lincoln Elementary School
231
Middle School
Rochelle Middle School
231 Not in DB
High School
Rochelle Township High School
212 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
16 Nov, 2011 Sold $28,000 MRED MLS
24 Oct, 2011 Under contract $35,000 MRED MLS
Last price change $41,000 MRED MLS
5 Aug, 2011 Listed for sale $41,000 MRED MLS
14 Dec, 2012 Sold $80,000 MRED MLS
3 Dec, 2012 Under contract $99,900 MRED MLS
Last price change $106,900 MRED MLS
23 Jun, 2012 Listed for sale $119,900 MRED MLS
18 Aug, 2021 Sold $140,000 MRED MLS
9 Jul, 2021 Under contract $140,000 MRED MLS
8 Jul, 2021 Listed for sale $140,000 MRED MLS
5 Jan, 2026 Under contract $185,000 MRED MLS
11 Dec, 2025 Listed for sale $185,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Above Ground: 4
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Fourth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: No Tub
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: —

Other Specifics

66x124
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2011 $2,346
2012 $2,774
2021 $2,165
2026 $4,549

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