Last Sold Price
3 beds1,497 sqft$124/sqft
1020 N 8th St, Rochelle, IL 61068

Description

Welcome to this charming two-story home featuring three spacious bedrooms and one and a half baths. The inviting kitchen boasts ample cabinetry and includes all appliances for your convenience. Enjoy meals in the separate dining room, or relax in the generously sized living room, complete with a cozy gas log fireplace-perfect for those chilly evenings. This home offers modern comforts with a newer furnace (2020) and air conditioning system (2021), ensuring year-round comfort. The water heater was...Welcome to this charming two-story home featuring three spacious bedrooms and one and a half baths. The inviting kitchen boasts ample cabinetry and includes all appliances for your convenience. Enjoy meals in the separate dining room, or relax in the generously sized living room, complete with a cozy gas log fireplace-perfect for those chilly evenings. This home offers modern comforts with a newer furnace (2020) and air conditioning system (2021), ensuring year-round comfort. The water heater was updated in 2013, and the roof is approximately 18 years old, providing peace of mind. Recent updates include stylish light fixtures throughout, a refreshed bathroom (2025), and refinished floors (2022) that enhance the home's appeal. Additionally, a brand new dishwasher and dryer will be included, both purchased in 2025. Step outside to a fenced-in yard with a shed, ideal for pets or outdoor gatherings, complete with a handy storage shed. The property is situated in a fantastic location, conveniently near schools, parks, and the new recreation center. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity-schedule your showing today!
LISTING CLOSED: 07/21/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Melissa Mobile • Hometown Realty Group
    P: (815) 501-4011 C: (815) 501-4011 Melissa@HRGSells.com

Sold By Swanson Real Estate

Property Details for 1020 North 8th Street

Status
MLS #
12396469
Days on Market
4
Taxes
$4,087 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Detached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built
1947
Lot Size
0.17 AC / 7,392 SF
Area
Flagg Center / Hillcrest / Kings / Rochelle
Township
Flagg
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
1.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Architectural Style
Colonial

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$168,500

Avg days on market

7

Sale-to-list ratio

102.2%

[Rochelle, IL]

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Location

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Building Information for 1020 North 8th Street

Stories-Year Built1947Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,392 SF

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Property Information for 1020 North 8th Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 231
  • High School District: 212
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 231
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Built-in Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet, Wood
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s)
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 56 X 132
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2025-06-18T14:59:03
  • Photos Count: 21
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 11X16
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 10X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X14
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 11X13
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 11X11
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 13X20

Property History for 1020 North 8th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 21, 2025

Sold

MRED #12396469

$185,000
Jul 14, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1911650442

$185,000

+5.1% / yr

Jun 21, 2025

Pending

MRED #12396469

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/21/2025

Sold

MRED #12396469

$185,000
07/14/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1911650442

$185,000

+5.1% / yr

06/21/2025

Pending

MRED #12396469

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1020 North 8th Street

Taxable ValueLand$9,996Additions$50,750Total$60,746
Tax Record2025$4,588 ($382 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,497 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,497 SqFtStories2StyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1947CountyOGLEAPN24-24-105-026

Schools near 1020 North 8th Street

This home is within Rochelle Twp Hsd 212 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 4 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 2 to 3
Rating
School
Distance
Tilton Elementary School
Public4 to 5

Rochelle Middle School
Public6 to 8

Rochelle Twp High School
Public9 to 12

Central Elementary School
Public2 to 3

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1020 North 8th Street, Rochelle, IL 61068
$185,000
3
1,497
7,392
$140,000
3
1,758
10,480
$38,000
3
1,143
8,646
$100,000
3
1,088
8,712
$25,500
966
$81,000
1,786

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