Charming older 2-story home located in the heart of Belvidere, close to schools, the community building, restaurants, and with easy access to main roads. This home offers great curb appeal with a covered front porch, a classic brick fireplace, arched doorways, and a separate dining room with built-in features. The efficient kitchen makes excellent use of space, and upstairs you’ll find three bedrooms and a remodeled bathroom with a tiled walk-in shower. The unique two-story garage, sometimes referred to as a coach house, offers additional potential. Roof replaced in 2021. Washer and dryer included.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (12/10)
$179,900
711 Garfield Ave, Belvidere, IL 61008
3beds
1,344sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
9,147.6 Square Feet Lot
$174,500 Zestimate®
$134/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic brick fireplaceEfficient kitchenCovered front porchBuilt-in featuresSeparate dining roomArched doorwaysTwo-story garage
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: 22 hours ago
Listed by:
Debbie Carlson 815-988-5568,
Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Starck Re
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202506497
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 128.8
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 11.2
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 129.96
- Dimensions: 11.4 x 11.4
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 104.4
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 9
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 150.48
- Dimensions: 13.2 x 11.4
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 220.4
- Dimensions: 19 x 11.6
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Book Cases Built In
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,344
- Total interior livable area: 1,344 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,344
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Barn, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 9,147.6 Square Feet
- Features: City/Town
Details
- Parcel number: 0536106007
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: City/Community
- Water: City/Community
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: IL
Location
- Region: Belvidere
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $134/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $120,261
- Annual tax amount: $2,946
- Price range: $179.9K - $179.9K
- Date on market: 10/20/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 50 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$174,500
$166,000 - $183,000
$1,621/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 | Price change | $179,900-2.7%$134/sqft |
Source:  NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202506497 Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2025 | Price change | $184,900-2.6%$138/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202506497 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $189,900+126.1%$141/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202506497 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2018 | Sold | $84,000-1.1%$63/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #201803537 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2018 | Listed for sale | $84,900$63/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck RE #201803537 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,946 +1.3% | $40,087 +8% |
| 2023 | $2,909 +8.8% | $37,121 +10.4% |
| 2022 | $2,674 +6.4% | $33,611 +5.4% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,294/mo
Principal & interest
$891
Property taxes
$340
Home insurance
$63
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61008
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Washington AcademyGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Belvidere South Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Belvidere High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Meehan Elementary
- Middle: Belvidere South Middle
- High: Belvidere High
- District: Belvidere 100
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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