1608 Chestnut Street, Rockford, IL 61102 - Photo 1

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$146,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
1 Full Bath
1,512 Sq. Ft.
2.5 Car Garage

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Property Description

Let the JOY of home ownership be yours in this DELIGHTFUL and MOVE-IN ready home located across the street from theOPEN Fields at Ellis Arts Academy! 2017 remodel includes NEW Roof, NEW Siding, NEW Central Air Conditioning and abathroom remodel! 2025 updating includes a NEW Kitchen, NEW appliances, Fresh Paint and some new drywall, lightfixtures and flooring! Enclosed Front Porch/Sunroom at the Front Entry will change how your guests come for a visit - thischeery room is full of windows, sunlight and additional living space! New layout in the Kitchen makes so much sense andincreases usability for the Chef. EXTRA lot included in the sale of this home - imagine fencing this in, planting your dreamgardens or your own mini soccer field. So much to love - just a hop, skip to downtown Rockford shops, dining andentertainment!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1608 Chestnut St

General

Sold For: $146,000
Taxes: $549 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12420751
Added to Site: 172 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Separate Dining Room
Appliances: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Additional Information

Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2.5
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

Area: Rockford
County: Winnebago
Driving Directions: From State Street go south on Central Avenue and then left on Chestnut.

School Information

School District: 205
Midd School District: 205
Elementary School: Ellis Arts Academy
Middle School: Kennedy Middle School
High School: Auburn High School
Private School: Auburn High School

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Bungalow
Construction: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Asphalt
Square Feet: 1,512
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1935
Built Before 1978: Yes
Remodeled/Updated: 2025

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.3
Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 100 x 156 x 50 x 50 x 50 x 156

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1935
Tax Amount: $549.26
Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 1122301011

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Sold by eXp Realty - Geneva and eXp Realty

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Schools

Schools serving 1608 Chestnut St

School District:Rockford School District 205

Name	Grades	Distance
Ellis Arts Academy 222 South Central Avenue, Rockford, IL 61102	K-5	0.1 mi
Kennedy Middle School, Rockford, IL 520 North Pierpont Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101	6-8	1.3 mi
Auburn High School, Rockford, IL 5110 Auburn Street, Rockford, IL 61101	9-12	1.5 mi

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Price & Sales History for 1608 Chestnut St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/29/2025

Sold

$146,000

4.36%

MLS

7/28/2025

Listed

$139,900

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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