131 Highland Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61104
$169,900
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 3,269 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $52 |
| Beds: | 5 |
| Baths: | 2 |
| Year Built: | 1848 |
| Property Taxes: | $2,270 |
| Days On Market: | 2343 |
| Lot Size: | 0,39 |
Description
This beautiful historic home of approximately 3,200 square feet was built in 1848. You will have to come and see this unique gem in Rockford. This home sits on a double lot and has 5 large bedrooms, plus a large craft/hobby room and 1 1/2 baths. There is a detached garage with a loft above it and is surrounded by large beautiful trees and an expansive perennial garden.This gracious home boasts of hardwood floors, stained and leaded glass windows, 10 ft. ceilings, a curved staircase. This home has been exquisitely cared for by a retired couple and has been completely remodeled over the last 10 years. The home has air conditioning throughout as well as radiator heat. The kitchen is large and modern, laundry on the main floor plus an enclosed porch adjacent to the kitchen. The first floor encompasses spacious living and dining rooms each with its own hand-carved marble fireplace or stove. , a family room and bedroom. This was home to a Civil War general and an abolitionist who traveled and worked buying land for free people. It has dormer windows and decorative brackets beneath the caves-these classic and elegant features dominated the latter 1800's. Its expansive wraparound porch was added at a later date and distinguishes the property.
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
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| 1848 | |
| Full | |
| Frame, Limestone | |
| Asphalt, Asphalt | |
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| No | |
| 0.39 |
| Winnebago | |
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| — / Not Applicable | |
| None | |
| Public | |
| Public Sewer | |
| Central Air | |
| Natural Gas, Steam | |
| 10739540 | |
| 1125202021 |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul, 2020 | Sold | $169,900 | MRED MLS |
| 10 Jun, 2020 | Under contract | $169,900 | MRED MLS |
| 8 Jun, 2020 | Listed for sale | $169,900 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 5
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
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Floor Type: Hardwood
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Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Full Body Spray Shower, No Tub
Bathroom in Basement: 0
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Features: Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Walk-in
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Rooms: Bedroom 5
Other Specifics
| 2 | |
| Stone | |
| Garage | |
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| Patio, Porch, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Grill | |
| Fenced Yard, Landscaped | |
| 0.39 | |
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| Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry | |
| Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood | |
| Not in DB | |
| Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved | |
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| Wood Burning Stove, Electric, Heatilator |
Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
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| 2020 | $2,270 |
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