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NEW HOMES BY CONTRY Joe Contarino 815-978-8677 E-mail: info@contryhomes.com
WWW.CONTRYHOMES.COM MACHESNEY PARK
DAVIS JUNCTION
2424 SQ FT 2 STORY, 3 CAR END LOAD GARAGE, FORMAL LIVING AND DINING ROOM, U-SHAPED KITCHEN W/GRANITE COUNTERTOP AND UPGRADED APPLIANCES, FAMILY ROOM W/FIREPLACE, MASTER BEDROOM W/WALK IN CLOSET AND PRIVATE BATH, $239,772
NEW PLAN!1866 SF 4 BDRM GREATROOM 2 STORY W/MBR ON 1ST FLR, KIT W/GRANITE COUNTERTOPS & BLACK APPL, 3 BDRMS ON 2ND FLR, PART EXP BSMT, BACKS UP TO COMMON AREA W/PLAYGROUND, EASY ACCESS TO I-90. $169,900
1410 SQ. FT. RANCH, BAY IN KITCHEN WITH SLIDER, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS IN KITCHEN, UPGRADED BLACK APPLIANCES, CENTRAL AIR, 3 CAR GARAGE, FULL BASEMENT, 12X12 DECK, 6-PANEL DOORS CERAMIC ENTRY. $145,900
2638 SQ.FT 2 STORY-4 BEDROOMS-2 1/2 BATHS-SEPARATE LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, FAMILY ROOM AND A LOFT. 2ND FLOOR LAUNDRY, FULL BASEMENT, 6 PANEL PINE TRIM AND DOORS. $230,835
3294 SQ FT 2 STORY, 9’ CEILINGS 1ST FLOOR, LARGE EAT IN KITCHEN W/DESK & PANTRY, MAPLE CABINETS, MASTER BEDROOM W PRIVATE BATH & WALK IN CLOSETS, 2ND FLOOR LAUNDRY & GAME/MEDIA ROOM. $220,000
1767 SF GREATROOM RANCH, Large Eat-in Kitchen w/bay & Slider. MBR w/private bath walk-in closet. 1st FL Laundry, $181,800 USDA FINANCING.
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ENERGY CONSERVATION COMPLIANT! 1232 SQ FT GREATROOM RANCH W/2X6 WALLS,LARGE DINE-IN KITCHEN W/GRANITE COUNTERTOP, MBR WITH W/PRIVATE BATH, CENTRAL AIR, 90% FURNACE. $113,900.
GREAT CONDO VALUE! 1280 SQ. FT., FORMAL DR, MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY, GRANITE & STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES IN KITCHEN, INCLUDING REFRIGERATOR. WASHER & DRYER INCLUDED. MBR W/PRIVATE BATH& WALKIN CLOSET, 90% FURNACE. CENTRAL AIR. HARLEM SCHOOLS. ASSOCIATION DUES $100.00/MO. $91,900
1767 SQ. FT. GREATROOM RANCH WITH 3-CAR GARAGE, FORMAL DINING ROOM, LARGE DINE-IN KITCHEN WITH DESK AND PANTRY, 1ST FLOOR LAUNDRY, MASTER BEDROOM W/WALK-IN CLOSET, BATH WITH WHIRLPOOL, 6-PANEL DOORS, NEW PAINT, BASEMENT WITH PARTIAL EXPOSURE, DECK, C/A. $162,000.
BUILT TO NEW ENERGY CODE! GREATROOM RANCH WITH 2X6 WALLS, LARGE DINE-IN KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, MBR WITH PRIVATE BATH & WALK-IN CLOSET, 1ST FLOOR LAUNDRY, NICKEL LIGHTING, 6-PANEL DOORS, FULL BASEMENT, CENTRAL AIR, 90% FURNACE, SODDED YARD, DECK. $131,900
PRIVATE BACKYARD! 1902 SF SPLIT BDRM GREATROOM RANCH W/3 CAR GARAGE, LG DINE IN KITCHEN, FORMAL DINING ROOM, MBR W/ PRIVATE BATH AND WALK IN CLOSET, 1ST FLR LAUNDRY, FULL BSMT, C/A, DECK, BLACKTOP DRIVE, 6 PANEL DOOR. $159,900.
LARGE REAR YARD! 2400 SQ FT 4 BEDROOM, 2 STORY, FORMAL LIVING AND DINING ROOM, FAMILY ROOM W/FIREPLACE,BAY W/SLIDER, USHAPED KITCHEN, MASTER BEDROOM W/WALK IN CLOSET AND PRIVATE BATH WITH WHIRLPOOL, 1ST FLR LAUNDRY, 6 PANEL DOORS, FRESH INTERIOR PAINT, FULL BSMT, DECK, C/A. $169,900
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88756.12.4.003.Wells
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Pat Wells
Real Estate Company Cell: 815-621-2014 Office: 815-399-2209
REDUCED PRICE!
$110,000 3704 PINECREST RD., ROCKFORD LARGE FAMILY - THIS 3 BEDROOM HOME CAN EXPAND TO 5 BEDROOM. NEW CARPET PLUS HARD WOOD. READY TO MOVE INTO! LOW COUNTY TAXES.
$65,000 3212 MARYLAND RD, ROCKFORD EXCELLENT ROLLING GREEN HOME WITH 2 BEDROOMS. COZY AND CLEAN! BRICK WITH NEWER ROOF. JUST RIGHT FOR BEGINNER OR RETIREMENT HOME. MLS/ID:57625
88756.12.4.004.Huma1
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Property Source 6940 Villagreen Rockford, IL 61107
Each office is Independently Owned and Operated
As a bonus, use my moving truck for free when you buy with Zil.
Zil Huma ABR, CRS 815-985-0473
zilrealtor.com
WALK OUT RANCH, WOODED LOT
SELLER WANTS OFFER
LOOK NO FURTHER.ONE OF A KIND.SECLUDED BACK YARD,FULLY EXPOSED WITH LOTS OF WINDOWS,GREAT SCENIC VIEW,NEW KITCHEN APPLIANCES, NEW UPDATED BATHS,GRANITE VANITIES.OVER 2300 SQFT 2 FIREPLACES,3 SEASON PORCH. ON A CUL DE SAC $189,900
ALMOST 3000 SQ FT. LOTS OF LIVING SPACE. FINISHED LOWER LEVEL WITH FIREPLACE. HUGE FOYER. CERAMIC IN KITCHEN, LAUNDRY & BATHS. WOOD FLOOR IN FAMILY ROOM & ONE BEDROOM. ON ALMOST .70 ACRE IN CUL-DE-SAC. SELLER WANTS OFFER $275,000
LOTS OF LIVING SPACE.GREAT IN-LAW SET UP. 2ND KIT LOWER LEVEL.NEW PAINT,FLOORING.WITH A HUGE REC ROOM, PARTIAL EXPOSURE. PERFECT FOR FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS! CLOSE TO I-39,I-90 & BY PASS 20. $109,900
HARLEM SCHOOLS,LOW TAXES. NEWER FLOORING,CERAMIC IN KITCHEN/BATH,CORIAN COUNTER TOP.NEW APPLIANCES FURNACE/AC,ROOF’06/ GARAGE SIDING NEW.FENCED IN YARD. NO FLOOD INSURANCE REQUIRED.PRICE TO SELL.EASY TO SHOW $69,900
LOVELY 2 BEDROOM CONDO IN LOVES PARK. MASTER BEDROOM WITH WALK-IN CLOSET & PRIVATE BATH. APPLIANCES STAY. BEST VALUE ON THE BLOCK & WELL CARED-FOR CONDO. HARLEM SCHOOLS. FHA READY. ASSOCIATION DUES: $115 PER MONTH. $94,900
NEW PAINT, CLEAN AND WELL MAINTAINED. CATHEDRAL CEILING. GAS FIREPLACE, 2 DECKS. ASSOCIATION DUES: $440 QUARTERLY (INCLUDES WATER & GARBAGE}. CLOSE TO I90 & STATE STREET, JUST LISTED AT $ 89,900. CALL ZIL TO MAKE AN OFFER 815 985 0473
RANCH LOCATED ON OVER 1/2 ACRE. GREAT ROOM W/FIREPLACE, MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY, FORMAL DINING ROOM. FINISHED LOWER LEVEL W/AN OFFICE & HUGE REC ROOM. BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED W/IN-GROUND POOL. FENCED. NOTE: 4 CAR GARAGE. COME SEE IT TODAY $199,900
7 YEARS OLD. CERAMIC FLOORING, BREAKFAST NOOK IN EACH APARTMENT. DECKS & PATIOS. ALL APPLIANCES INCLUDED - WASHER & DRYERS ALSO. 3 UNITS @ $700 PER MONTH, 1 UNIT @ $650 PER MONTH. INSURANCE: $800/YEAR & TAXES FOR 2009 $7864,CALL ZIL TO SET UP PRIVATE SHOWING $254,900
$109,900, CLOSE TO I39/I90
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MINS AWAY FROM I90/$89,900
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88756.12.4.005.Huma2
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Zil Huma ABR, CRS
815.985.0473 zilrealtor.com
As a bonus, use my moving truck for free when you Buy With Zil!
6940 Villagreen Rockford, IL 61107 Each office is Independently Owned and Operated
88756.12.4.006.Mast/Vassos/Keisling
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$98,000
MOVE IN READY. Charming 3 bedroom Ranch. Updates Throughout. Finished Lower level With Bar. Deck,patio And Fenced Back Yard. All appliances Stay. Live in or investor. Sides not identical.
$199,000
GREAT FAMILY HOME! Ranch On Lrg Fenced Lot. Eat In Kit, Skylight In Lr. Rec Room & 2 Brs LL. Hms Home warranty Included. 3BR,1.5Bth $98,000
$79,900
EXCEPTIONALWOW! 2BR/2BTH/2Car Gar. w/open modern floor plan on ranch side. 2nd unit is a 2 story. Great NE location. Easy I-90 access.
88756.12.4.007.PNCMortgage/Krajecki
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Valley, Realtors Inc. (815) 623-8300 valleyrealtors.net
4761 Bluestem Rd., PO Box 795 Roscoe, IL 61073
PRICED LOW TO SETTLE ESTATE! Hdwd flrs, new ext doors, insul., furnace. Replacement windows, finished LL. MLS#59059 Kathy Jarvis 815-871-2151
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OVERLOOKING PRESERVE. Graybill kitchen, 1st flr master, 3 fireplaces, fully exposed LL w/900+ sq.ft. rec rm. MLS#56218 Johanna 815-494-3185
2 BEDROOM RANCH with living room, kitchen & den. Sold “as-is” detached 1.5 car garage, fenced yard. MLS#54524 Johanna Koslofski 815-494-3185
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SOLID BRICK DUPLEX in very good condition! Original woodwork, hardwood floors, 2 bdrms, 1 bath up and down.MLS#48790 PAT MILLER 815-289-6207
7.73 ACRES, brick ranch, 2 bdrms, 2 fireplaces. Outbldings 1: heat,elec,H2O. 2: elec,H2O & office. 7 outblds total. MLS#58966 Rick Johnson 815-494-8141
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GREAT INVESTMENT, 2 story duplex. Newer appliances, roof, siding. 2 car detached garage. Coin washer & dryer. MLS#54479 Johanna 815-494-3185
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RIVER PROPERTY, 3 bdrm ranch, Cherry cabinets, ss appliances, hdwd flrs, finished LL, expandable attic. MLS#55322 Rick Johnson 815-494-8141
SPACIOUS 4 BDRM, cathedral ceiling, formal dining room, eat in kitchen, stainless appliances, finished RR. MLS#57664 David Try 815/914-6290
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1ST FLR CONDO w/private backyard, sound proof, pets welcome! Community includes: pool, club house, exercise rm. MLS#57399 Christina 815-519-7579
3 BDRM RANCH on county sized lot. Exposed lower level w/bath. Skylights, oak cabinets, large deck, 3 c garage. MLS#59918 Johanna 815-494-3185
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GORGEOUS RANCH STYLE duplex condo, white trim & cabinets, stainless appliances, open flr plan. MLS#58218 Pat Miller 815/289-6207
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1.5 STORY HOME w/sun room. FF bdrm & bath, 2nd flr bath & 2 bdrms. LL rec room, 2 fireplaces, all brick! MLS#58166 Gary Blascoe 815-988-3466
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SOLID HOME,Tri-level on well maintained one acre lot, cul-de-sac. Large KIT, FRPLC, 24X21 SCREEN PORCH. MLS#56528 Nick McCleary 815/543-6768
88756.12.4.009.Roos
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YOUR REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST *Multimillion $ Producer *Top Selling Agent *Top Listing Agent
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FORECLOSURE OPORTUNITY. 3% buyer closing costs available. Nice home w/part finished basmnt, fenced backyard & 2 car garage. 3BR/1.5BA #59437 MLS/ID:59437
DULPEX FORECLOSURE OPORTUNITY. 3% buyer closing costs available. Great live-in duplex, all brick building & garage. Over 5200 sq ft. #59427 MLS/ID:59427
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ALL BRICK, nearly 2000 sf, 3 bedrooms. Finished basement w/ rec room & 4th bath. Newer drive, roof & furnace. Minutes from tollway. #60439 MLS/ID:60439
CUSTOM CONDO in perfect condition. Hardwood floors, ss appliances, 1st flr laundry, finished basement w/ recrm, bedrm & bath. 3BR/3BA #58825 MLS/ID:58825 00
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1732 SQ FT RANCH. Limestone front, newer windows, fenced backyard, updated kit & bath, finished bsmnt, newer appliances stay. 3BR/1BA MLS/ID:55162
RURAL AREA, 3beds/2bath, over 2000 sf, screen porch Upgraded flooring, kit w new cabinets & ss appliances, newer roof. Slate shower in MBR. MLS/ID:61164
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PREFORECLOSURE OPPORTUNITY. Brick duplex, good rental area. Each unit has 2 bedrooms. Full basement & 2 car garage. Close to park. #58834
CONTEMPORARY split bedroom plan. Raised ceilings, formal dining room, large kit, FP in great rm, 1st flr laun, full basement. 3BR/2BA #57508 $1 19 ,9 00
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WELL CARED FOR BRICK RANCH. Over 1700 sq ft, hardwood floors, brick FP in family room, newer furn & air. Part finished bsmnt 3BR/2BA # 56798 MLS/ID:56798
REGAL STONE & BRICK HOME by Rayner Eastman. Apprx 3900 sf, slate roof, library, butlers pantry, 2 FP, remodeled baths & incredible setting. MLS/ID:61160
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QUALITY HOME over 1220 sq ft. Hardwood & tile floors, fireplace, finished basement, cement drive, fenced yard & deck. 3BR/1.5BA #60660 MLS/ID:60660
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3BR BI-LEVEL! Kit w/Hickory Cab & Tile Floors. Rec Rm, Whirlpool, Big Deck w/Screened Area. Heated & Insulated Garage. Waterfall & Koi Pond! $139,000 Tom 509-4457 MLS/ID:56810
NEW PRICE! SPOTLESS 2BR, 2 BATH CONDO! MOVE IN CONDITION! MSTR BTH/WALKIN CLOSET.GREAT VIEWS DECK & PATIO. FIN LL FAM RM/LIBRARY.FULLY EXPOSED.$129,900 Ray 394-1823 MLS/ID:48015
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SHARP 3BR!REDONE!New flooring & fresh paint.Many Newer Pella windows w/Slim Shades. Formal LR & DR!Partially fin.LL.$132,500 Matt 509-4469 MLS/ID:57456
QUALITY & CUSTOM BUILT! Brick, upgrades galore, granite, HDWD, ceramic, Anderson windows, 2394 SF + fin. LL! New Roof in ‘09. Deck! $172,900 Ken 494-1099 MLS/ID:60952
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WOODED BACKYARD W/CREEK!4Brs,2.5 Baths. Hdwd in Kit & Foyer. Large Kit w/Island. Big MBR Bath. Partial Exposure in LL.$179,900 Matt 509-4469 MLS/ID:60394
ONE OF THE BEST SPOTS ON THE WATER! Golf, Beach, Club House, Restaurants, Pool, Boating. Best Bass Fishing Lakes! $249,900 Tom 509-4457 MLS/ID:07552771
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OVER 3600 SF! Custom Built.Maple Cab w/granite tops, solid 3 panel drs,Big MBR w/custom walk-in shower. Unfinished walk-up Attic. $299,900 Ben 703-7135 MLS/ID:60894
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WALK TO BEACH/CLUBHOUSE! Formal DR,LR. FR w/FP. MBR w/big bath & walk-in closet. Some Ceramic & HDWD. Deck & Patio.$124,900 Julie 222-4823 MLS/ID:60591
88756.12.4.011.Steines
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Christi Steines, GRI, LTG, PMN Broker-REALTOR®
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815-509-9585
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Email: csteines@whiteheadweb.com BOONE COUNTY
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JUST LISTED. 4 bdrm, 3.5 bth. Custom Prairie style home w/ all the amentities. Quality Woodfield Homes construction. Rustic oak hardwood flrs Custom built-ins. Lots of architectural detail. Gorg kit w/ cherry cabinets, granite, SS appliances. Main floor laundry. Private guest suite. Lg master suite. Deck & Patio. 4 car garage. 6.1 tax rt. Large lot. Belv North schools. Call for list of details. $389,900 BOONE COUNTY
JUST LISTED. Wow! 3754 sq. ft. 4 bdrm, 2.5 bth 2 story. Volume ceilings. Lots of architectural details. Huge kit w/ loads of cabinets, island, SS appliances & pantry. Fam rm w/ FP. Main floor laundry. Professionally landscaped. Paver walk. Maintenance free deck. Irrigation system. Low 6.5 tx rt. Belv North schools. Don’t miss it!$289,900. ROSCOE
JUST LISTED. Perfect home. Perfect location. 3 bdrm, 3 bth ranch. 1860 sq ft plus fin LL. Kit w/ wood floors & bayed eat area. Formal living & dining rms. Family rm w/ FP. Professionally fin LL w/ rec rm, office area, bonus rm, & bath. Fenced yard. Low 8.9 tx rt. Easy I90 access. $179,900
JUST LISTED. 4 bdrm, 2.5 bth 2 story in Inverness of Boone county. Gorgeous inside and out. Liv rm w FP. Eat-in kit w/ sliders to nice fenced yard. Fin LL w/ rec rm & bonus rm. Master suite w/ vaulted ceilings. Many updates. Belv North schools. Low 6.35 tx rt. Priced to sell. $172,900.
VACATION AT HOME in this 3 bdrm, 2.5 bth charming 2 story home. Updated throughout. Fin lower level. Sunroom. Pool. Gardens. Sheds. Fenced. Situated on 1.8 acres. Private. Wooded. Wildlife. High & dry across from Rock River. Roscoe/Hononegah schools. Low 7.4 tx rt. $199,900
CHARMING DUTCH COLONIAL. Everything you need is updated. Natural woodwork. 2 sunrooms. French doors. Hardwood floors. FP. Newer roof, siding, & furnace. Security system. Patio. Fenced yard. Priced below assessment. Don’t miss it! $67,900
GREAT BUY. 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo. Open floor plan. 1st floor end unit. Attached 2 car garage. Convenient location. Low taxes. $109,900
4 BDRM, 3 BTH RANCH. Light & bright. Hardwood floors throughout. Living rm w/ vaulted ceilings & FP. Newly updated kit w/ hickory cabinets & granite. 1st floor laundry. Awesome fin lower level w/ full exposure. Rec rm w/ FP & bar. Situated on Ledges Golf Course. 7.4 tx rt. Hononegah schools. $229,900.
JUST LISTED & PRICED TO SELL. Cute & cozy 3 bdrm, 2 bath ranch. Hardwood floors. Finished LL. Needs some updating. In area of higher priced homes(FMV: $96k). Don’t wait on this great opportunity. $65,000.
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ROSCOE LEDGES
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ROCKFORD
Cell: 815-289-4319 815-489-3507 Email rlawson@1stepmortgage.com 6885 Vistagreen Way Suite C Rockford, IL 61107
Ron Lawson Illinois & Wisconsin Residential Mortgage Licensee
Senior Loan Officer
88756.12.4.012.Cunningham
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Pamela Cunningham REALTOR®, CMS, e-PRO, CNE, SFR
815.289.6323
Fax 815.231.8342 Pam@PamCunninghamRealtor.com www.PamCunninghamRealtor.com • www.RockfordRealEstateOnline.com
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LAKEFRONT DREAM HOME! 3 BR/2.5BA, STUNNING 2 STORY GRT RM W/FP.HDWD & TILE,MAIN FLR MBR & LAUNDRY.2ND FLR LOFT,LG DECK W/GORGEOUS VIEW. WESTLAKE AMENITIES TOO!
SHOWS LIKE NEW! 3 BR, 3 BA, GORGEOUS GREAT RM W/VAULTED CEIL.LG,EAT-IN KIT,FORMAL DIN RM. 1ST FL LAUN. BEAUTIFUL FIN LL W/HUGE FAM AREA,WET BAR,BONUS RM & WORKSHOP.
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VERY OPEN & BRIGHT! NEARLY 3000 FINISHED SQ FT.GORGEOUS SUNROOM,SKYLIGHTS, BREAKFAST BAR & TABLE SPACE.1ST FLR LAUNDRY.FINISHED LL FAMILY ROOM & BR/OFFICE W/PARTIAL EXPOSURE.ONE OWNER,FORMER PARADE HOME.HSA HOME WARRANTY.DON’T MISS.
ON THE GOLF COURSE!3BR, 2BA RANCH.UPGRADES.CENTER ISLAND,DESK, CATHEDRAL CEILING IN GR.HUGE COMPOSITE DECK,CUSTOM FLOORS!PARTIAL EXPOSURE. DON’T MISS IT!
SPOTLESS!APPROX 2300 SF.BRIGHT,OPEN KIT, 2 FAM RMS. NEW CERAMIC & CARPET. COMMUNITY LAKE, POOL, GOLF COURSE, *4 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS. *SELLER WILL CREDIT 6 MO OF ASSOC DUES. USDA 100% FINANCING ELIGIBLE.
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DREAM CONDO ON GOLF COURSE! BRIGHT,OPEN PLAN.APPROX 1786 SQ FT PLUS LL RR. WB FPL,1ST FLR LAUN.,LG WALK-IN PANTRY.NICE LAKE VIEWS TOO! NO YARD WORK NEEDED. JUST ENJOY!
INCREDIBLE VALUE! FAM RM W/PEG OAK FLR,BEAM CEILING, FPL. SUNNY KIT W/CERAMIC FLRS,EATING AREA & PANTRY.FORMAL LIV RM & DIN RM. FIN.LL.,CORNER LOT.
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Shane M. Hartje
Cell: 815-790-4674
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Call today for FREE pre-approval vince@1stepmortgage.com
Your “1st Step” in The Home Buying Process! 6885 Vistagreen Way, Suite C Rockford, Illinois 61107 Illinois & Wisconsin Residential Mortgage Licensee
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EXCEPTIONAL DUPLEX. Brick exterior, Florida room, 2 car garage, central air, 2 fireplaces. Unbelievable! $249,900 MLS 55273 JOAN HURD: 815/505-4355
SOUTH BELOIT. 3 BR, 2.5 Bath 2 story. Great room/dining room combo, family room, fireplace, 3 car garage. Brick & vinyl exterior. HUD property sold as is. $125,000 MLS 60990 JAN YIANIBAS: 815/222-5205
PRICE REDUCED! 1500+ square feet of renovated living space. 3 BRS, 1.5 BAs, fenced yard, new roof, siding, new concrete patio. Gorgeous! $114,000 MLS 60238 SHERRY ACKERMAN: 815/608-6060
RENT WITH OPTION. Reduced! 3 BR, 2 BA tri-level in Machesney Park. Nice deck, central air, 2 car garage. Present all offers. $107,900 MLS 56723 EVELYN DOTY: 815/222-3044
PRICE REDUCED! Cozy 4 BR Cape Cod in Machesney Park. Nicely remodeled kitchen & bath, fireplace, 2.5 car garage.Small area of river front. Sold as is. $91,000 MLS 59693 JAN YIANIBAS: 815/222-5205
ROCHELLE. 3 BR, 1.5 BA RA, C/A, 1.5 car gar. Purchase property with as little as 3% down! Appr for Fannie Mae Homepath Mortgage Financing. $84,900 MLS 59666 JAN YIANIBAS: 815/222-5205
NORTHEAST. 3 BR, 1 BA ranch, living room/dining room combo, 1.5 car garage, low maintenance exterior. HUD property sold as is. $74,500 MLS 60557 JAN YIANIBAS: 815/222-5205
BELVIDERE – Location! This 3 bedroom, 1 bath home is close to all conveniences. Call now before it is too late…HUD property sold as is. $72,500 MLS 60697 JAN YIANIBAS: 815/222-5205
DRAMATIC PRICE REDUCTION! 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH ranch. 1544 sq ft. Spacious rooms, hardwood floors, large eat-in kitchen dining area, 2 car garage, deck, fenced yard. HUD sold as is. $68,000 MLS 58840 JAN YIANIBAS: 815/222-5205
COZY NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD of established homes. 3 BR, 1.5 bath ranch. Family room, fireplace, 2.5 car garage, brick & frame exterior. HUD property sold as is. $63,500 MLS 60524 SANDY PASTORE: 815/399-5577
ROLLING GREEN! 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, formal dining room, fireplace, 2 car garage. Low maintenance exterior. HUD property sold as is. $50,000 MLS 60525 JAN YIANIBAS: 815/222-5205
PRICE REDUCED! Sturdily built 2 story in southeast area. 3 BRS, 2 full baths, 1 car garage, large lot. Needs updating, but worth the effort. $29,900 MLS 58451 CLYDE McKELVEY: 815/218-1575
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Sue Poggioli
Executive Sales Consultant
suepog@aol.com
Cell: 815-979-1742 E-Mail: 5 ACRES!
USDA Financing Available $279,000
Affiliated
CUSTOM BUILT
$189,000
NESTLED ON 5 ACRES ON HILLSIDE W/ FABULOUS VIEWS OF WOODS, OPEN MEADOW, 2 OUTBUILDINGS (30X64 INSUL/HEAT BLDG) COMPLETE UPDATE/REMOD OVER PAST 5YRS,CABIN-LIKE STYLE.ALL NEW LR&FDR ADDTN OPENS TO GREAT KIT. MUCH MORE!6.70% TAX. MLS/ID:57986
RURAL LIVING AT ITS BEST! NEWER 4 BR, 3.5 BA 2 STY W/ UNIQUE, OPEN FLR PLAN. FAB KIT W/ TONS OF CABS, SANDSTONE COUNTERS, ALL APPLS,CERAMIC TILE, VAULT CEIL, DR W/ BAY WINDOW& SLIDERS TO DECK, CORNER FP, FIN LL, & SO MUCH MORE! MLS/ID:58583
SPLIT-LEVEL COUNTRY HOME in Leaf River on 1 AC. Newer heated 34X26 Outbuilding w/ 12’ door. Many updates: roof, gas furn, most wndws, some plumbing. Lg LR, eat-in Kit w/appls, all season sun rm. MLS # 54766
RURAL SETTING HIGH ON HILL OFF RT. 2. 1668 SQFT RANCH. NEW FURNACE & C/A. NEWR HOLDING TANK, ROOF, SOFFITS & FASCIA. LARGE WINDOWS THROUGHOUT, FORMAL LR, LARGE FAM RM, OPEN KIT W/ ALL APPLS, UNIQUE INDOOR GRILL, FR & MBR OPEN TO PATIO. MLS/ID:59074
UPDATED-DARLING-COUNTRY LIVING! HARDWOOD & CERAMIC FLOORS. HUGE MASTER BR W/HEATED FLRS & 2 CLOSETS. 1ST FLR LAUNDRY. NEW MECHANICALS, 200 AMP SERVICE.33X24 HEATED FIN GARAGE W/DRAIN, 16X14 STORAGE SHED. MUST SEE! FORR SCHLS. MLS/ID:60613
COMPLETELY GUTTED! BRAND NEW INSIDE W/1500 SF IN EACH SIDE. VERY SPACIOUS! ALL NEW APPLIANCES FOR 4 KITCHENS AND 4 BATHROOMS.LL OFF/3RDBR 13X10.2! MLS/ID:57346
MOTIVATED SELLER! DON'T MISS THIS HOME! $154,900
FORRESTON SCHOOLS
PECATONICA SCHOOLS
$120,000
$109,500
ADORABLE 2 BR RA ON CORNER LOT, 3 CAR GAR! SPACIOUS LR W NEWR CARPET & BAY WINDOW, NICELY UPDATED EAT-IN KIT-REFIN CABS,NEW HARDWARE, NEW VINYL FLOORING, ALL APPLS, SEP DINING AREA. DR COULD BE 3RD BR, HWF, 1ST FL LAUN. MLS/ID:58122
GREAT LOCATION!
GREAT LIVE-IN RENTAL
GREAT STARTER HOME
$148,500
$119,000
$47,000
CHARMING VICTORIAN HOME LOCATED IN LEAF RIVER, IL. MANY UPGRADES BUT REMAINS BEAUTIFULLY UNIQUE. NEW FURNACE & FRESHLY PAINTED. GREAT STARTER HOME. CALL: 815-9791742.
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Mori Jo Meling
ROSCOE
ROSCOE
815-979-9798 morijom@dickersonnieman.com
3/4 ACRE LOT $35,000 MLS/ID: 57757 CALL: 815-979-9798
ROCKFORD
SOUTH BELOIT
4 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH $189,500 MLS: 59788 CALL: 815-979-9798
5 BEDROOM, 1 BATH $89,900 MLS:61174 CALL: 815-979-9798
ROCKFORD
ROCKFORD
2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH CONDO $228,500 MLS/ID:52026 CALL: 815-979-9798
3 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATH $339,900 MLS:61053 CALL:815-979-9798
BELVIDERE
ROCKFORD
BUILDING ON 5 ACRES. MANY POSSIBILITIES. $249,900 MLS: 60844 CALL: 815-979-9798
2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH $98,500 MLS:58916 CALL: 815-979-9798
3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH $199,900 MLS:61103 CALL:815-979-9798
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Cell: 815-378-4926 jfanara@1stepmortgage.com Illinois & Wisconsin Residential Mortgage Licensee
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