Historic House Listings

Nice details! Over 4,000 square feet! Circa 1902 in Illinois. $299,900

October 25, 2023

This is a big house with over 4,000 square feet. There are nice details inside. The home was built in 1902. It is located on .40 acres in Rockford, Illinois. The home features a front patio, stone retaining walls, a large back deck, arched entryways, built-ins, sunroom, french doors and wainscoting. The seller is offering $10,000 to new buyer to complete exterior painting. Six bedrooms, three bathrooms and 4,242 square feet. $359,900 New price: $299,900

Contact Ana Torelli with Re/Max Horizon: 847-809-4663

From the Zillow listing:

 

Charm and character abound in this sprawling turn of the century 3-story home. With 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 fireplaces, 2 interior porches, double staircases, 2 laundry rooms, one on 2nd floor and one in basement. This home has 5 exit doors. Hard to describe every room. With 4,242 sf. there is no shortage of space. Original woodwork, arched French doors and windows, wrought iron railing, walnut and cherry trim and hardwood flooring throughout. Separate carriage house in back was formally used as an artist studio. This home has been rehabbed through out this year. Offers new furnace, water heater, air conditioner, every possible mechanical has been updated. New fence on back yard. Owner is offering 10K for new buyer to finish painting the outside. Bring your taste and ideas to this magnificent home. Home sold AS IS. Owner provide inspections approved by the city of Rockford. Property backs up to alley for convenient way in and out. Previous owner used to run a bed and breakfast, however, home is zoned residential. Huge deck to enjoy big back yard with new fence on south side.

 

 

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