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Sold for $58,000 on 10/16/25
  • $58,000

    521 N Johnston Ave, Rockford, IL 61101

    2beds
    984sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1930
    7,405.2 Square Feet Lot
    $58,200 Zestimate®
    $59/sqft
    $1,218 Estimated rent

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    What's special

    Rare Opportunity! Step back in time! This 1930s ranch-style home with 984 SqFt has both a Dining + Living Room with Built-Ins, Eat-In Kitchen, 1 Bath, 2 spacious BRs, an Office, a 1.5 Car Garage, Covered 24 x 17 Cement Patio and Enclosed 11.6 x 8 Front/Sun Porch. Fenced Yard, Corner Lot. This is an ideal project for investors, flippers, or ambitious homeowners ready to roll up their sleeves. This property is your blank canvas. Bring your tools, your creativity, and your vision! Furnace/Water Heater 2016.

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: October 17, 2025 at 12:54pm

    Listed by:

    Angela Molloy 815-519-3928,

    Keller Williams Realty Signature

    Bought with:

    Airel Hermosillo, 471015973

    Smart Home Realty

    Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202505777MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 126
    • Dimensions: 14 x 9
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 151.2
    • Dimensions: 12.6 x 12
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 139
    • Dimensions: 13.9 x 10
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 102.34
    • Dimensions: 11.9 x 8.6
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 184.96
    • Dimensions: 13.6 x 13.6
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater
    Features
    • Basement: Full,Sump Pump,Basement Entrance
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 984
    • Total interior livable area: 984 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 984
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1.5
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
    • Garage spaces: 1.5
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Patio, Porch 3 Season
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 7,405 sqft
    • Features: City/Town
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1116459001

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Siding, Aluminum
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1930

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: City/Community
    • Water: City/Community

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Security System
    Location
    • Region: Rockford
    • Subdivision: IL

    Other

    Other facts
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Road surface type: Hard Surface Road