826 N 3rd St

$185,000
Price
4
Beds
1,499 Sq. Ft.
$123 / Sq. Ft.
1,499
Sq. Ft.
$123
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this charming two-story home, thoughtfully updated while maintaining its original character. With up to four bedrooms, 1.1 baths, and a spacious corner lot, this property truly stands out. Enter in through the enclosed front porch, an inviting spot to unwind or host friends. Inside, the living room greets you with refinished hardwood floors, high ceilings, and stunning original woodwork that carries into the dining room. You'll love the roomy cedar coat closet and the under-stair closet...Welcome to this charming two-story home, thoughtfully updated while maintaining its original character. With up to four bedrooms, 1.1 baths, and a spacious corner lot, this property truly stands out. Enter in through the enclosed front porch, an inviting spot to unwind or host friends. Inside, the living room greets you with refinished hardwood floors, high ceilings, and stunning original woodwork that carries into the dining room. You'll love the roomy cedar coat closet and the under-stair closet featuring an original miniature antique door with a glass window, perfect as a cozy hideaway or reading nook. The separate dining room offers easy access to the backyard through another enclosed porch and flows into the fully equipped kitchen. A convenient powder room and laundry area complete the main level. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms and a full bath. The primary and second bedroom share a walk-in closet the current owners used for added storage, which is ideal for a suite-style layout, nursery, or private home office. The updated full bath offers a fresh, modern feel with a white vanity, spacious shower with recessed LED lighting and remote, and durable LVP flooring. The full basement provides generous storage along with a craft room, workshop, and multiple flexible spaces ready to fit your needs. Outside, the fenced backyard features a large deck, storage shed, and plenty of green space to enjoy. Notable upgrades include dual HVAC systems, a renovated full bath, updated 200-amp electrical panel, some new lighting, new gas piping, updated kitchen appliances, and numerous cosmetic improvements. Ideally situated near the hospital, downtown Rochelle, schools, parks, shopping, and dining, this home offers both comfort and convenience, with Routes 88 and I-39 just minutes away. Enjoy a variety of local amenities, including Spring Lake Pool and Splashpad, a vibrant Recreation Center with an aquatic center offering year-round Park District activities, and numerous community-wide celebrations, festivals, and parades. Don't miss the chance to own this wonderful home in a great community with so much to offer!

Listing Agents

  1. Alice Chin

    Alice Chin

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    alice.chin@compass.com

    P: (630)-854-3725

  2. Tiffany Kniffin

    Tiffany Kniffin

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 826 North 3rd Street

Area
Flagg Center / Hillcrest / Kings / Rochelle
Township
Flagg
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air, Zoned
Num of Interior Fireplaces
0
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
LISTING UPDATED: 12/17/2025 12:07 AM

Property Details for 826 North 3rd Street

StatusActive
MLS #12528451
Days on Market15
Taxes$4,549 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF
CountyOgle County
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Building Information for 826 North 3rd Street

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,293 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$914

Property Taxes

$379

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 826 North 3rd Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 231
  • Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Rochelle Middle School
  • High School District: 212
  • High School: Rochelle Township High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 231
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Off Alley, Off Street, Yes, Other
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: East
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Bath Amenities: No Tub
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Storage Space, Walk-Up Access, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, 100 Amp Service
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch, Workshop, Other Room, Bonus Room, Storage
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
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: 1499
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1499
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1499
  • Main Sq Ft: 1499
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Mature Trees
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 66x124
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 5
  • Document Date: 2025-12-11T16:27:39
  • Photos Count: 22
  • 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: 12X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 9X9
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X9
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 10X9
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 17X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X12
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 19X15
Storage Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Dimensions: 16X12
Work Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Work Room
  • Dimensions: 17X12
Enclosed Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Dimensions: 18X8
Bonus Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Dimensions: 10X9
Other Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Other Room
  • Dimensions: 18X7

Property History for 826 North 3rd Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12528451

$185,000
Aug 18, 2021

Sold

MRED #11149103

$140,000
Aug 17, 2021

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202103738

$140,000
Aug 17, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1470440622

$140,000

+7.1% / yr

Jul 9, 2021

Pending

MRED #11149103

Jul 8, 2021

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202103738

Jul 8, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11149103

$140,000
Jul 7, 2021

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202103738

$140,000
Oct 6, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #610181231

$107,500

+1.5% / yr

Oct 6, 2017

Sold

MRED #09657517

$107,500
Aug 15, 2017

Pending

MRED #09657517

Jun 13, 2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09657517

$129,900
Apr 24, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #597137556

$102,000

+24.2% / yr

Dec 14, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #424120830

$76,000

+99.3% / yr

Dec 14, 2012

Sold

MRED #08098971

$80,000
Dec 3, 2012

Pending

MRED #08098971

Jun 23, 2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #08098971

$119,900
Dec 13, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #424330313

$38,000

+2836.9% / yr

Nov 16, 2011

Sold

MRED #07873897

$28,000
Nov 15, 2011

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #201164686

$28,000
Nov 10, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #424330128

$28,000
Oct 24, 2011

Pending

MRED #07873897

Oct 23, 2011

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #201164686

Aug 5, 2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07873897

$41,000
Aug 4, 2011

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #201164686

$41,000
Jun 29, 2004

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200446700

$82,000
Mar 29, 2004

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200446700

Feb 29, 2004

Cancelled

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200446699

$89,900
Feb 29, 2004

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200446699

$89,900
Feb 29, 2004

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200446700

$89,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/11/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12528451

$185,000
08/18/2021

Sold

MRED #11149103

$140,000
08/17/2021

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202103738

$140,000
08/17/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1470440622

$140,000

+7.1% / yr

07/09/2021

Pending

MRED #11149103

07/08/2021

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202103738

07/08/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11149103

$140,000
07/07/2021

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202103738

$140,000
10/06/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #610181231

$107,500

+1.5% / yr

10/06/2017

Sold

MRED #09657517

$107,500
08/15/2017

Pending

MRED #09657517

06/13/2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09657517

$129,900
04/24/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #597137556

$102,000

+24.2% / yr

12/14/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #424120830

$76,000

+99.3% / yr

12/14/2012

Sold

MRED #08098971

$80,000
12/03/2012

Pending

MRED #08098971

06/23/2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #08098971

$119,900
12/13/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #424330313

$38,000

+2836.9% / yr

11/16/2011

Sold

MRED #07873897

$28,000
11/15/2011

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #201164686

$28,000
11/10/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #424330128

$28,000
10/24/2011

Pending

MRED #07873897

10/23/2011

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #201164686

08/05/2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07873897

$41,000
08/04/2011

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #201164686

$41,000
06/29/2004

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200446700

$82,000
03/29/2004

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200446700

02/29/2004

Cancelled

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200446699

$89,900
02/29/2004

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200446699

$89,900
02/29/2004

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #200446700

$89,900

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

Public Records for 826 North 3rd Street

Taxable ValueLand$9,410Additions$42,274Total$51,684
Tax Record2024$4,549 ($379 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,499 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,499 SqFtStories2StyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900CountyOGLEAPN24-24-183-006

Schools near 826 North 3rd 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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826 North 3rd Street is a single family home for sale in Rochelle, IL 61068. This property was listed for sale on December 11, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $185,000. It has been on the market for a total of 15 days and was last sold on August 18, 2021. This listing's school districts are Rochelle Twp Hsd 212 School District, Rochelle Central Consolidated School District 231. Nearby schools include Tilton Elementary School, Rochelle Middle School and Rochelle Twp High School. 826 North 3rd Street is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,499 sqft single family home built in 1900.

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