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1940 Melrose Street

Rockford, IL 61103

2 beds
2 baths
1,248 sqft
3,485 sqft lot
$108 per sqft
1934 build
– on site

Welcome to your new home! This nicely maintained 2-bedroom, 1.5 bath bungalow in the Edgewater neighborhood combines charm with classic appeal. Step into a bright and airy living room with large windows that flood the space with natural light, highlighting the elegant hardwood floors and wood finishes. Kitchen is the heart of the home, allowing ample space, cabinetry & appliances that stay! Open to your formal dining room makes entertaining a breeze. Two well-appointed bedrooms offer comfortable retreats, each with generous closet space & a shared bath. The unfinished attic leaves plenty of room for future bedrooms or expansion. The lower level offers a finished area that would make a great flex space along with a convenient half bathroom. Plenty of room to use as well as storage options. Nice fenced in yard makes the perfect oasis for upcoming warmer months. Updates include new concrete driveway, furnace 2017 & new water heater in2020. Shared garage but completely closed off from the other side. Great location near parks, shopping & amenities. Don't miss the chance to make this yours!

Listing courtesy of MRED / Keller Williams Realty Signature as distributed by MLS GRID

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 17, 2025 •

MLS# 12337952 —

The Building

Year Built:

1934
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Stucco
Basement:

Partially Finished, Full, Daylight
Disability Access:

No
Total SqFt:

1248
Total SqFt:

1248
Main SqFt:

1008
Lower SqFt:

240
Living Area Source:

Assessor

Interior

Room Type:

No additional rooms
Rooms Total:

5
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning
Fireplace Location:

Living Room

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1248

Location

Directions:

Please text LA for directions
Location:

30203

The Property

Parcel Number:

1113176010
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Dimensions:

50X50X75X75
Lot Size Acres:

0.08
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

1847

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

2
Bedrooms Possible:

2

Baths

Baths:

2
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Schools

Elementary School District:

205
Middle Or Junior School District:

205
High School District:

205

The Community

Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

1
Parking Features:

On Site, Detached, Garage
Garage Spaces:

1

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$135,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$722
Taxes	$153
Insurance	$37
Utilities	$164 See report
Total	$1,076/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/17/25 Apr 17, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$135,000

40% of nearby similar homes sold for over asking price

Similar homes that sold in bidding wars went $6k above asking price on average, but some went as high as $12k over asking price.

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This house located in Northwest, Rockford, IL 61103 is currently for sale for $135,000. 1940 Melrose Street is a 1,248 square foot house with 2 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 3 days. 1940 Melrose Street is in the Northwest neighborhood of Rockford and has a WalkScore® of 29, making it car-dependent. This house is in the attendance area of West View Elementary School, West Middle School, and Guilford High School.

Listing courtesy of MRED, Keller Williams Realty Signature, and Milena Cojkic as distributed by MLS GRID.

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