$185,000
SOLD JUL 21, 2025

1020 N 8th St Rochelle, IL 61068

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,497 Sq Ft
1947 Built

Recently Sold

$124 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Property is near park
  • Tennis Courts
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to this charming two-story home featuring three spacious bedrooms and one and a half baths. The inviting kitchen boasts ample cabinetry and includes all appliances for your convenience. Enjoy meals in the separate dining room, or relax in the generously sized living room, complete with a cozy gas log fireplace-perfect for those chilly evenings. This home offers modern comforts with a newer furnace (2020) and air conditioning system (2021), ensuring year-round comfort. The water heater was updated in 2013, and the roof is approximately 18 years old, providing peace of mind. Recent updates include stylish light fixtures throughout, a refreshed bathroom (2025), and refinished floors (2022) that enhance the home's appeal. Additionally, a brand new dishwasher and dryer will be included, both purchased in 2025. Step outside to a fenced-in yard with a shed, ideal for pets or outdoor gatherings, complete with a handy storage shed. The property is situated in a fantastic location, conveniently near schools, parks, and the new recreation center. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity-schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Mobile

Hometown Realty Group License #471019198 Listed on: 06/18/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Tara Eberly

Swanson Real Estate License #475195661

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,087

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 56 x 132
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,497 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near park

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Softener is Owned

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,087

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features
  • LivingArea: 1497
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 56 X 132
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 19

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4086.9
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2025
Closed on
Jul 14, 2025
Sold by
Dennis Aaron
Bought by
Durke Stacey and Hollingsworth Phil
Seller's Agent
Melissa Mobile
Hometown Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Tara Eberly
Swanson Real Estate
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-2.58%
Views
25
Current Estimated Value
$190,730

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$5,730
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.59%
Original Mortgage
$148,000
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 17, 2021
Closed on
Dec 21, 2021
Sold by
Crisp Matthew G and Crisp Holly A
Bought by
Dennis Aaron
Seller's Agent
Jennie McLaughlin
RE/MAX Hub City
Buyer's Agent
Mary Hand
Hometown Realty Group
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$154,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-13.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.10%
Original Mortgage
$147,155
Interest Rate
3.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 4, 2014
Closed on
Aug 25, 2015
Sold by
Larue Vicki L
Bought by
Crisp Matthew G and Crisp Holly A
Seller's Agent
Jennie McLaughlin
RE/MAX Hub City
Buyer's Agent
Jennie McLaughlin
RE/MAX Hub City
List Price
$135,900
Sold Price
$120,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,900
-11.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.10%
Original Mortgage
$117,826
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $185,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $155,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $58,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $148,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $147,155 New Conventional
Previous Owner $117,826 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/21/2025 07/21/25 Sold $185,000 -2.6% $124 / Sq Ft
06/21/2025 06/21/25 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2025 06/18/25 For Sale $189,900 +22.6% $127 / Sq Ft
12/27/2021 12/27/21 Sold $154,900 -13.9% $103 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/21/2021 11/21/21 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2021 10/17/21 For Sale $179,900 +49.9% $120 / Sq Ft
08/25/2015 08/25/15 Sold $120,000 -7.3% $80 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/23/2015 07/23/15 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2015 07/02/15 Price Changed $129,400 -0.4% $86 / Sq Ft
03/17/2015 03/17/15 Price Changed $129,900 -2.6% $87 / Sq Ft
03/03/2015 03/03/15 Price Changed $133,400 -0.4% $89 / Sq Ft
09/25/2014 09/25/14 Price Changed $133,900 -0.4% $89 / Sq Ft
09/05/2014 09/05/14 Price Changed $134,400 -1.1% $90 / Sq Ft
08/04/2014 08/04/14 For Sale $135,900 -- $91 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $4,087 $52,276 $8,931 $43,345
2023 $3,794 $48,924 $8,358 $40,566
2022 $3,777 $46,554 $7,953 $38,601
2021 $3,548 $43,006 $7,347 $35,659
2020 $3,386 $40,958 $6,997 $33,961
2019 $3,314 $40,254 $6,877 $33,377
2018 $3,222 $39,465 $6,742 $32,723
2017 $3,177 $39,465 $6,742 $32,723
2016 $3,136 $38,383 $6,557 $31,826
2015 $2,787 $37,741 $6,447 $31,294
2014 $3,409 $40,110 $6,447 $33,663
2013 $3,993 $42,049 $6,759 $35,290
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12396469

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 24-24-105-026

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