$191,000
SOLD JUL 15, 2025

444 Franklin St Belvidere, IL 61008

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,512 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$126 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Granite Countertops
  • Fire Pit
  • Electric Fireplace

About This Home

As of July 2025

A perfect blend of charm and convenience nestled in the heart of Belvidere. Enter a warm interior complimented by beautiful wood floors, spacious room sizes, and abundance of natural light. Kitchen fully remodeled in 2022 with all modern conveniences and upscale touches. Both baths remodeled as well as main floor family room with attached half bath. Great flex area that could also be used as a primary bedroom. Most windows are newer. the large corner lot and spacious deck offer plenty of space to relax or entertain. Large 2.5 car garage has fully floored loft area. Exterior of home painted in 2019. Washer and dryer purchased in 10/2024 also stays. Near the beautiful Belvidere park or enjoy any of the area amenities. Quick access to I-90 but still small town living!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dawn Karns

Gambino Realtors License #475098741 Listed on: 06/09/2025

Gambino Realtors

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Rybicki

Re/Max of Rock Valley License #47512073

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,622

Year Built

  • Built in 1914

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,512 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Electric Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Fire Pit

Schools

  • Perry Elementary School
  • Belvidere Central Middle School
  • Belvidere North High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,622

Year Built

Built in 1914

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Countertop-Granite
  • Road Frontage: City/Town
  • Type: City/Town
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
  • Appliances That Stay or Are Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Exemptions: Owner
  • General Features: Deck, Fire-Pit/Fireplace, Laundry Basement, Patio-Brick Paver
  • Legal Description: 26-44-3 LT 1 W S TALLMANS SUB 444 FRANKLIN ST
  • Lot Acreage: 0.2
  • Lvt Date: 06/09/2025
  • Number of Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Stove Range Fuel: Gas
  • Style: 2 Story
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: 3386
  • Egress: No
  • Elementary School: Perry Elementary
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1512
  • Garage Type Driveway: Detached, Garage Remote/Opener
  • Hold Earnest Money Y N: Yes
  • Pertinent Facts: A perfect blend of charm and convenience nestled in the heart of Belvidere. Enter a warm interior complimented by beautiful wood floors, spacious room sizes, and abundance of natural light. Kitchen fully remodeled in 2022 with all modern conveniences and upscale touches. Both baths remodeled as well as main floor family room with attached half bath. Great flex area that could also be used as a primary bedroom. Most windows are newer. the large corner lot and spacious deck offer plenty of space to relax or entertain. Large 2.5 car garage has fully floored loft area. Exterior of home painted in 2019. Washer and dryer purchased in 10/2024 also stays. Near the beautiful Belvidere park or enjoy any of the area amenities. Quick access to I-90 but still small town living!
  • Designated Managing Broker Y N: No
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 1512
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13.2x13.5, On Level: Upper
  • Fireplace Type: Electric
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13.6x11, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13.6x10, On Level: Upper
  • Dining Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 14x10
  • Family Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 14x10
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 12x10, On Level: Main
  • Living Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 13x13
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Recreation Room: No
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Aluminum
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 2.5

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: City/Community
  • Water: City/Community
  • Water Heater: Gas

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1914

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Taxes: 4622

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Belvidere North
  • School District: Belvidere 100
  • Middle School: Belvidere Central Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 31, 2014
Closed on
May 19, 2014
Bought by
Schwab Mary Jo
Seller's Agent
robert koeller
EXIT Realty Redefined Maurer Group
Buyer's Agent
Dawn Karns
Gambino Realtors
List Price
$109,000
Sold Price
$104,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-4.59%
Current Estimated Value
$185,588

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$81,588
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.09%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $104,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Sold $191,000 +9.1% $126 / Sq Ft
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2025 06/09/25 For Sale $175,000 +68.3% $116 / Sq Ft
05/15/2014 05/15/14 Sold $104,000 -4.6% $74 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/09/2014 04/09/14 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2014 03/31/14 For Sale $109,000 +106.8% $78 / Sq Ft
06/06/2013 06/06/13 Sold $52,713 +9.8% $51 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/08/2013 05/08/13 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2013 05/01/13 For Sale $48,000 0.0% $46 / Sq Ft
03/29/2013 03/29/13 Pending -- -- --
03/22/2013 03/22/13 Price Changed $48,000 -3.8% $46 / Sq Ft
03/22/2013 03/22/13 For Sale $49,900 0.0% $48 / Sq Ft
01/30/2013 01/30/13 Pending -- -- --
01/15/2013 01/15/13 For Sale $49,900 -- $48 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $4,622 $53,471 $3,844 $49,627
2023 $4,622 $48,875 $5,894 $42,981
2022 $4,366 $45,081 $5,894 $39,187
2021 $4,156 $42,815 $5,894 $36,921
2020 $3,986 $38,654 $6,214 $32,440
2019 $3,827 $54,903 $24,856 $30,047
2018 $3,840 $131,342 $102,772 $28,570
2017 $3,722 $34,984 $6,512 $28,472
2016 $3,201 $28,857 $6,406 $22,451
2015 $3,165 $27,734 $8,008 $19,726
2014 $888 $23,527 $8,008 $15,519
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202503068

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 05-26-376-006