421 7th Ave

2,062 Sq. Ft.
$44 / Sq. Ft.
2,062
Sq. Ft.
$44
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Investor alert! Opportunity is knocking in Rochelle! This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath property sits on a very large corner lot with alley access, just minutes from downtown. Inside you'll find main floor laundry, a massive living room and kitchen, plus enclosed upper and lower porches. Yes, it needs work, but that's where the value is hiding. Bring your handyman, add instant equity, and cash in on the rents. A prime chance to build sweat equity and grow your portfolio!Investor alert! Opportunity is knocking in Rochelle! This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath property sits on a very large corner lot with alley access, just minutes from downtown. Inside you'll find main floor laundry, a massive living room and kitchen, plus enclosed upper and lower porches. Yes, it needs work, but that's where the value is hiding. Bring your handyman, add instant equity, and cash in on the rents. A prime chance to build sweat equity and grow your portfolio!
  1. Listed by Carla Benesh • RE/MAX of Rock Valley
    P: (815)-732-9100 C: (815)-985-6235 carla@carlabenesh.com

Property Details for 421 7th Avenue

Area
Flagg Center / Hillcrest / Kings / Rochelle
Township
Flagg
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
None
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
LISTING UPDATED: 04/16/2026 12:06 AM

Property Details for 421 7th Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #12561943
Days on Market70
Taxes$2,329 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeHouse / 2 Stories
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,840 SF
CountyOgle County

Location

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Building Information for 421 7th Avenue

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,840 SF

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Property Information for 421 7th Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 231
  • High School District: 212
  • High School: Rochelle Township High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 231
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: None
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Enclosed Balcony, Enclosed Porch
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Refrigerator
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 2062
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 2062
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2062
  • Main Sq Ft: 1062
  • Upper Sq Ft: 1000
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 66X122
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2026-02-09T14:41:56
  • Photos Count: 18
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X14
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X14
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: 12X14
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 19X13
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 12X14
Enclosed Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Dimensions: 14X12
Enclosed Balcony Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Enclosed Balcony
  • Dimensions: 14X12

Property History for 421 7th Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 10, 2026

Price Change

MRED #12561943

$89,900
Mar 2, 2026

Price Change

MRED #12561943

$97,500
Mar 2, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12561943

$104,900
Feb 19, 2026

Pending

MRED #12561943

Feb 13, 2026

Price Change

MRED #12561943

$97,500
Feb 12, 2026

Price Change

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202600636

$97,500
Feb 6, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12561943

$104,900
Feb 5, 2026

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202600636

$104,900
May 10, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1511604536

$79,000

+15.0% / yr

May 10, 2023

Sold

MRED #11752600

$79,000
May 9, 2023

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202301516

$79,000
Apr 26, 2023

Pending

MRED #11752600

Apr 25, 2023

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202301516

Apr 17, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11752600

$79,000
Apr 11, 2023

Pending

MRED #11752600

Apr 5, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11752600

$79,000
Apr 4, 2023

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202301516

$79,000
Jul 23, 2013

Sold

MRED #08309162

$20,000
Jul 9, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #370768484

$20,000

-24.8% / yr

Jun 21, 2013

Pending

MRED #08309162

Apr 4, 2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08309162

$44,900
Mar 13, 2008

Cancelled

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200831423

$99,900
Mar 2, 2008

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200831423

$99,900
Jul 2, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #424146874

$111,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/10/2026

Price Change

MRED #12561943

$89,900
03/02/2026

Price Change

MRED #12561943

$97,500
03/02/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12561943

$104,900
02/19/2026

Pending

MRED #12561943

02/13/2026

Price Change

MRED #12561943

$97,500
02/12/2026

Price Change

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202600636

$97,500
02/06/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12561943

$104,900
02/05/2026

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202600636

$104,900
05/10/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1511604536

$79,000

+15.0% / yr

05/10/2023

Sold

MRED #11752600

$79,000
05/09/2023

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202301516

$79,000
04/26/2023

Pending

MRED #11752600

04/25/2023

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202301516

04/17/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11752600

$79,000
04/11/2023

Pending

MRED #11752600

04/05/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11752600

$79,000
04/04/2023

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202301516

$79,000
07/23/2013

Sold

MRED #08309162

$20,000
07/09/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #370768484

$20,000

-24.8% / yr

06/21/2013

Pending

MRED #08309162

04/04/2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08309162

$44,900
03/13/2008

Cancelled

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200831423

$99,900
03/02/2008

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200831423

$99,900
07/02/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #424146874

$111,000

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Public Records for 421 7th Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$9,427Additions$17,038Total$26,465
Tax Record2024$2,329 ($194 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,058 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,058 SqFtStories2StyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900CountyOGLEAPN24-24-328-004

Schools near 421 7th Avenue

This home is within Rochelle Twp Hsd 212 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 2 to 3
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 4 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Central Elementary School
Public2 to 3

Rochelle Middle School
Public6 to 8

Rochelle Twp High School
Public9 to 12

Tilton Elementary School
Public4 to 5

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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421 7th Avenue is a single family home for sale in Rochelle, IL 61068. This property was listed for sale on February 6, 2026 by RE/MAX of Rock Valley, it's currently listed at $89,900. It has been on the market for a total of 70 days and was last sold on May 10, 2023. This listing's school districts are Rochelle Twp Hsd 212 School District, Rochelle Central Consolidated School District 231. Nearby schools include Central Elementary School, Rochelle Middle School and Rochelle Twp High School. 421 7th Avenue is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,062 sqft single family home built in 1900.

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