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Homes in Boone County sold for higher prices recently: See how much here
Newly released data for November shows that potential buyers and sellers in Boone County saw houses sell for higher than the previous month's median sale price of $202,500. The median home sold for $305,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means November, the most recent month for which figures are available, was up 50.6% from October.
Property tax relief coming to Machesney Park residents
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — Residents in Machesney Park are set to see their property taxes go down in 2024, thanks to a $1.6 million grant to the Harlem School District. The Illinois State Board of Education’s Property Tax Relief Grant will provide the funding, which will allow the school district to reduce property taxes. […]
On the market: This Rockford home has four bedrooms, 3-car garage
Property Description: This brick and stone Tudor-style home features more than 4,700 sq.ft. of finished living space with four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a 3-car garage. The living room boasts a gas fireplace, crown molding and hardwood floors. The separate dining room also has crown molding, hardwood floors and French doors leading out to the family room. Updated kitchen with oak cabinets, granite countertops, tile flooring, island and double oven. Separate office off the living room and half bathroom. The staircase has a wrought iron railing. Upstairs are the bedrooms with walk-in closets, hardwood flooring throughout and the two full bathrooms. Full, finished basement has bonus room and recreation room with gas fireplace, built-in shelving, French doors and tile flooring. Energy efficient boiler and electric water heater. Slate roof. Fenced backyard with composite deck and garden shed. Home sold as-is, no FHA/VA.
On the market: 4-bedroom Rockford-area home sits on private, wooded lot
Description: This four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom contemporary home in Deer Woods has more than 5,200 square feet of living space. It features an open floor plan and expansive volume ceilings. The main floor has an office with built-ins, formal living and dining rooms and a great room with a wet bar and floor to ceiling windows. The kitchen features granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances and a walk-in pantry and eating area overlooking the backyard. The mudroom has built-in storage including cubbies, shelves, a closet and a separate laundry area. All four bedrooms are upstairs including a primary suite with walk-in closets and an updated spa-like bath. The exposed, full, finished lower level has a family room, bathroom, storage and potential for a fifth bedroom. The property has two two-car garages. The home sits on a private, wooded lot of more than two acres. It also has water filtration and security systems and a dog run/invisible fence.
Boone County home listings asked for more money in January – see the current median price here
The median home in Boone County listed for $334,790 in January, up 1.5% from the previous month's $329,900, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to January 2023, the median home list price increased 9.8% from $304,787. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
Rockford-area's most expensive homes sold in December offer lots of land, snazzy features
The ten most expensive homes sold in December in the Rockford area ranged from $432,500 to $805,000. Homes from Rockford, Belvidere, Rockton, Roscoe, Cherry Valley and Marengo cracked the list for December. Here's a look at the top 10. ...
Homes in Winnebago County sold for higher prices recently: See how much here
Newly released data for November shows that potential buyers and sellers in Winnebago County saw houses sell for higher than the previous month's median sale price of $154,750. The median home sold for $163,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means November, the most recent month for which...
Rockford homeowners may qualify for $60K for updates and repairs
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The City of Rockford is offering forgivable loans to homeowners so they can make repairs on their homes or bring them up to code. Homeowners can receive up to $60,000 through the Expanded Rehab Assistance Program to fix health and safety hazards, local code violations, or to meet accessibility needs through […]
On the market: 4-bedroom condo in Rockford has updated kitchen, bathrooms
Description: This four-bedroom, three-bathroom ranch-style condo has 2,709 square feet of living space. It has a new water heater and water softener, newer furnace and air conditioning, new lower-level patio door, plus updated baths and kitchen with granite countertops. Freshly painted deck off the recreation room. The home has an attached two-car garage. The condo has both gas and wood fireplaces. The fully finished walk-out lower level has full exposure.
On the market: 3-bedroom Rockford home has 3.5 bathrooms, heated 3-car garage
Description: This one-owner custom-built two-story home has more than 3,600 square feet of living space. The home has three bedrooms and three-and-a-half-bathrooms. There's a cathedral ceiling and fireplace in the great room. First floor laundry. The eat-in kitchen exits to the yard that is just less one acre, with a deck and gazebo. The finished lower level offers bonus space plus a fireplace. The home has an attached three-car heated garage. Rockford address, Boone County Schools, septic tank and well water.
Leadership at new Rockford real estate company has decades worth of experience
A quarter-century is a long time to spend in the real estate business. Thirty-four years is even longer. That's how long Larry Holen and Frank Wehrstein have been at it, respectively. And with nearly 60 years between them, it's safe to say they've learned a thing or two. Two months ago,...
Winnebago County home listings asked for more money in January – see the current median price here
The median home in Winnebago County listed for $182,475 in January, up 7.4% from the previous month's $169,950, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to January 2023, the median home list price increased 29% from $140,175. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
Low inventory, high sales prices mark housing outlook in Rockford in 2023
Three new records were broken in the Rockford regional housing market in 2023, including the highest average sales price in 25 years. Last year, housing prices rose from an average of $179,967 in 2022 to $192,431, the highest price paid for homes since statistics were first collected in 1998. The price increase was led...
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