Rockford1205 by Lon Cooper

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THE

Real EstateBook

E X T E N D Y O U R S E A RC H AT R E A L E S TAT E B O O K . C O M ROCKFORD, ROCK RIVER VALLEY & FAR NORTHWEST SUBURBS, IL Featuring: Boone, Winnebago, Ogle, Stephenson & McHenry Counties

DETAILS ON THIS PROPERTY Page 6 RealEstateBook.com

Vol. 12 :: No. 5

Century 21 Affiliated Sue Poggioli 815/979-1742

UPDATED DAILY

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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, 6PANEL DOORS CERAMIC ENTRY. $145,900

MACHESNEY PARK

POPLAR GROVE

2638 SQ.FT 2 STORY-4 BEDROOMS-2 1/2 BATHSSEPARATE 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.

ROCKFORD

MACHESNEY PARK

POPLAR GROVE

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 KIT, INCLUDING REFRIGERATOR. WASHER & DRYER INCLUDED. MBR W/PRIVATE BATH& WALK-IN 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 KIT W GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, MBR W 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 & DINING ROOM, FAMILY ROOM W/FIREPLACE,BAY W/SLIDER, U-SHAPED KIT, MASTER BEDROOM W/WALK IN CLOSET & PRIVATE BATH W WHIRLPOOL, 1ST FLR LAUNDRY, 6 PANEL DOORS, FRESH INTERIOR PAINT, FULL BSMT, DECK, C/A. $169,900

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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

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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

WOODED LOT WALKOUT RANCH

BELVIDERE 5 BEDROOMS

ENJOY THE NATURE RIGHT IN YOUR BACKYARD WITH A WALKOUT RANCH TO WOODED LOT AND CREEK .SECLUDED BACK YARD,FULLY EXPOSED WITH LOTS OF WINDOWS,GREAT SCENIC VIEW,NEW KITCHEN W/SS APPLIANCES, NEW UPDATED BATHS,GRANITE VANITIES.OVER 2300 SQ.FT. 2 FIREPLACES,3 SEASON PORCH. COME AND SEE IT TODAY 5 CAR GARAGE 3/4 ACRE

GREAT LOCATION CLOSE TO I90 & MARENGO. TRUE 5 BEDROOM 2.5 BTH. OVER 2400SF. WOOD FLOORS & CERAMIC FL. FIN. LL & FENCED YARD. $233,900. CALL ZIL: 815-985-0473 1 ACRE BOONE, 3000SQ.FT

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

BELVIDERE 3000+SQ.FT. FINISHED LOWER LL, PARTIAL EXPOSURE, MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY & DEN CENTRAL VAC.BALCONY OVER LOOKING GREAT R00M.3SEASON PORCH/DECK OVERLOOKING AN ACRE. JUST $375,000

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.

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

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

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

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CLOSE TO I-90

It Is A Buyer’s Market - BUY NOW! Vince Mazzarese

Shane M. Hartje

Cell: 815-790-4674

Cell: 815-742-5323

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

10 Years of Teamwork at Your Service shane@1stepmortgage.com

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Property Source

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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

88756.12.5.006.Masthead

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NESTLED WITHIN 5 ACRES sitting high on a hillside w fabulous views of woods and an open meadow. There are 2 new outbuildings…including a 30x64 insulated & heated building w 2 overhead doors! This home has been completely updated & remodeled over the past 5 years & offers a cabin-like style! The house features an all new LR & formal DR addition that is open to a great kit that was part of the original home! Enhanced w Hickory floors the LR also features an electric FP & sliders to the roof top patio, the oak kit features a center island, all appliances, built-in desk, & an original hand painted mural. There is a 1st floor FR w the original pegged hardwood floors & a 1st floor half bath. Upstairs you’ll find 2 BR & a full bath w 2 person whirlpool tub & double vanity. There is also a 2nd floor laundry & door to the rear deck, all new mechanicals including a high efficiency furnace, 1.5 car attached garage, & much more! Call Sue Poggioli today!

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Closing Costs* *for purchases only Exp: 6/30/2011

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Sue Poggioli

Executive Sales Consultant

suepog@aol.com

Cell: 815-979-1742 E-Mail:

USDA Financing Available

Affiliated

$178,000 RARE FIND! COUNTRY

5 ACRES!

CUSTOM BUILT

$189,000 RURAL LIVING AT ITS

MOTIVATED SELLER! DONʼT MISS THIS HOME! $154,000 SPLIT-LEVEL

GREAT LOCATION!

$148,500 RURAL SETTING HIGH

COUNTRY-FORRESTON SCHOOLS $120,000 UPDATED-DARLING-

COUNTRY LIVING!

1+ACRE W/24X30 OUTBUILDING, NEW ENERGY STAR WINDOWS, FRESHLY PAINTED, NEW CARPET, REGENCY FP W/ BLOWER, NEW SS APPLIANCES. NEWER ROOF, WELL PUMP, SUMP PUMP, GORGEOUS YARD! MLS/ID:61496

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

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

$279,000 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,CABINLIKE STYLE.ALL NEW LR&FDR ADDTN OPENS TO GREAT KIT. MUCH MORE!6.70% TAX. MLS/ID:57986

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

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

GREAT LIVE-IN RENTAL $119,000 COMPLETELY GUT-

PECATONICA SCHOOLS

2 BR RA $109,500 ADORABLE ON CORNER LOT, 3

GREAT STARTER HOME

UPDATED HOME!

$109,000 COMPLETELY UPDAT-

TED! 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

$47,000 CHARMING VICTORI-

AN HOME LOCATED IN LEAF RIVER, IL. MANY UPGRADES BUT REMAINS BEAUTIFULLY UNIQUE. NEW FURNACE & FRESHLY PAINTED. GREAT STARTER HOME. CALL: 815-979-1742.

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

ED 3 BR, 2BA BRICK RA W/ 2.5 CAR GAR ON ALMOST 1/2 ACRE. HARDWOOD FLRS, HUGE WINDOWS, CERAMIC TILE,NEW APPLS, 2 FP, DR W/ FRENCH DOORS TO COVERED PATIO.NEW CARPET, JETTED TUB IN BTH. MLS/ID:61507

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Diversified in all Real Estate Services! • • • • • •

815-399-5577

Investment/Commercial Portfolios REO Department Buyers Agency Existing Residential & New Construction Sales First Time Homebuyer Assistance Property Management & Rental Assistance

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INVESTOR ALERT! Two all brick 11 families in prime southeast area. Good condition. 2 bedroom, 1 bath units. Laundry facilities on premises. MLS 61036, 61037 SHERRY ACKERMAN: 815/608-6060

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 W NO T AC

CUTE & COZY 2 bedroom ranch in Machesney Park. Built in desk, central air, corner lot. Needs a little TLC, but could be a real doll house. $118,900 MLS 61444 SANDRA PASTORE: 815/399-5577

NORTHWEST tri-level 3 BR, 2 BA, fireplace, 2 car garage, brick & vinyl exterior. HUD proeprty sold as is. $107,000 MLS 60350 JOAN HURD: 815/505-4355 CE DU RE E IC PR

NORTHEAST! Potential plus! 3 BR, 2 BA ranch, family room, fireplace, 2 car garage and more. HUD property sold as is. $120,900 MLS 61433 JOAN HURD: 815/505-4355

HEAR OPPORTUNITY KNOCKING? All brick 4 family. Fully rented. Beautiful woodwork. 2 BR, 1 BA units,3 season porches. Brand new roof! $139,000 MLS53891 EVELYN DOTY: 815/222-3044

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GROWING PAINS? 4 BR, 2 BA bi-level. Family room, 2.5 car garage. This is a Fannie Mae Homepath property. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down. Sold as is. $69,900 MLS 61197 JAN YIANIBAS: 815/222-5205

CHECK IT OUT! 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. $86,500 MLS 59693 JAN YIANIBAS: 815/222-5205

PRICE REDUCED! Brick ranch w/ lots of upgrades including electric, newer furnace, septic, hot wtr htr, plumbing & roof. 3 BRS, 1.5 BAS. $94,900 MLS 57944 JAN YIANIBAS: 815/222-5205

FAMILY WANTED. 4 BR, 2 BA tri-level. Great area. Fannie Mae Homepath Property. Purchase for as little as 3% down. Sold as is. $97,900 MLS 61591 JAN YIANIBAS: 815/222-5205

SOUTHEAST ROCKFORD. 3 BR, 1 BA, 1.5 story with maintenance free metal siding. Dining room, 1 car garage. HUD property sold as is. $43,200 MLS 59343 EVELYN DOTY: 815/222-3044

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TARA OSBORNE Cell:

JOYCEPMN, NLTG IEHAUS,

815-979-7987 Crosby Starck Realtors

taraprurfd@aol.com

Cell:

815-985-3555

haus2@msn.com

$269,900

$179,900

$154,900

LL CUSTOM BLT ENGLISH PUB W/BAR, 4 TV,FP,REFRIG,PIZZA OVN,AUTHENTIC BEER SIGNS. HUGE PRIVATE YD W/FIREPIT,WALKING PATH,LG DECK. CENTER ISLD KIT W/GARLAND STOVE. FAM RM W/WET BAR,LR W/CUSTOM BKCSE, KIT BAY WDW STORAGE BENCH. Call Tara Osborne 815-979-7987

BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED PASSIVE SOLAR HOME. SOLARIUM (18X15) W/HOT TUB! 4TH BR ON MAIN FLOOR USED AS OFFICE. OPEN, BRIGHT; NEW FLOORING THROUGHOUT. NEWER GFA, C/A, SIDING, UPDATED MASTER BATH & UPDATED KITCHEN W/SS APPL. DECK, FIN LL Call Tara Osborne 815-979-7987

LOTS OF SPACE! BRAND NEW ROOF, GUTTERS & FURNACE. CUSTOM-DESIGNED EXPANSIVE (24.6X16) DECK. TREELINED REAR YD. FRESHLY PAINTED. NEW WOOD LAMINATE IN KIT/DIN AREA. FIN LL W/BAR, STORAGE RM, & TONS OF CLOSETS. HUGE FIN GARAGE. Call Tara Osborne 815-979-7987

QUALITY-BUILT AS BUILDER’S OWN HOME; NEWER ROOF, SEPTIC, SHED, FURN, A/C, HWH,KIT SINK & FAUCET, & SUNRM. WB FP, GORGEOUS TREED LOT, FRESHLY PAINTED, DRYWALLED LL REC RM W WORKSHOP & SOME HARDWOODS. COUNTY TAXES. Call Tara Osborne 815-979-7987

RIVER FRONT WITH GREAT VIEWS. GREAT RIVER LOT W/HUGE, LONG YARD. HIGH & DRY HOME. HARDWOODS UNDER CARPET. ENCLOSED PORCH. BUILT-INS, NEW WATER HEATER. BAR IN FINISHED LOWER LEVEL. Call Tara Osborne 815-979-7987

ALL BRICK RANCH W/FULL EXPOSURE. LL MOTHER-INLAW APARTMENT. FAM RM HAS KITCHENETTE. SAUNA ROOM OFF LL BTH W/WHIRLPOOL. GREAT HOME FOR ENTERTAINING. HSA HOME WARRANTY W/HOME & POOL COVERAGE Call Tara Osborne 815-979-7987

BEAUTIFUL,ENERGY-EFF CAPE COD. GRT RM, 2X6 EXT WALLS, TRIPLE-GLAZED WINDOWS,90+FURN,HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE, GARDEN TUB, ADJACENT TO BYRON FOREST PRESERVE,COUNTY TAXES, LOFT/FAM RM Call Joyce Niehaus 815-985-3555.

NEWER HDWD FLOORS, OAK KIT CABS, 6-PANEL DOORS. FAM RM/4TH BR, MAIN FLR LAUNDRY, PRIVATE PATIO, WONDERFUL, WOODED, DEEP CORNER LOT. CLOSE TO SCHOOL. GRADE SCHOOL: MALTA; HIGH SCHOOL: DEKALB; AGENT OWNED Call Joyce Niehaus 815-985-3555.

‘GREAT ROOMAGE’; DIN RM, 2ND LIV RM, 4TH BR DIM. ARE EXTRA. RELATIVE APT/OFC & GAS FPL, CERAMIC & LAMINATE FLR, DECK, PRIVACY FENCE,CHAIN LINK FENCE APPROX PROPERTY LINE. 6-PANEL SOLID DOORS. Call Joyce Niehaus 815-985-3555.

$144,900

$229,900

$122,000

EXCEPTIONAL, FULLY EXPOSED TRI-LEVEL. STYLISH TRIPLE-FACING MASONRY GAS FP. 20X16 DECK W SERENE REAR YARD. NEWLY REMODELED BATHROOM, HARDWOOD FLOORS, BREAKFAST AREA. WONDERFUL NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD. Call Joyce Niehaus 815-985-3555.

$135,000

$144,900

$94,900

$139,900

2 SEPARATE PARCELS - A LOT W/CABIN & ACREAGE

7.1 ACRE PARCEL WITH 500+ FT OF ROCK RIVER FRONTAGE. SHARED BOAT LAUNCH. PARCEL HAS ELECTRIC SERVICE & WATER. ZONING OKAY FOR ONE HOUSE. APPLE ORCHARD & INCREDIBLE WILDLIFE & RIVER VIEWS! 2009 TAXES ARE $319.20. Call Joyce Niehaus 815-985-3555.

It Is A Buyer’s Market - BUY NOW! Vince Mazzarese

Shane M. Hartje

Cell: 815-790-4674

Cell: 815-742-5323

NMLS#62777

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

NMLS#2670 Illinois & Wisconsin Residential Mortgage Licensee

NMLS#62779

10 Years of Teamwork at Your Service shane@1stepmortgage.com

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Christi Steines, GRI, LTG, PMN Broker-REALTOR®

Illinois & Wisconsin Licensed

815-509-9585

www.whiteheadweb.com/csteines

Email: csteines@whiteheadweb.com BOONE COUNTY

BOONE COUNTY

C H E R R Y VA L L E Y TA X E S

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

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.

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. $169,900

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

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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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HASSLE FREE LYFESTYLE! One owner ground level condo in great condition. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1.5 car garage, newer patio, well funded assoc. MLS/ID:61627

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NOT YOUR TYPICAL RANCH!2 Fam Rms,Updated Baths,Hdwd Flrs, DR & Eat-In Kit,Fin LL Rec & Poss BR. Patio,Fenced Yard, Shed.New A/C.$134,900 Matt 509-4469 MLS/ID:59370

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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

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

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BANK SAYS SELL! 3 Wooded Acres,3070 SF,Volume Ceilings, 2nd Fam.Rm,Big Laundry, Gorgeous Views! Ideal for Home Occupation. $199,000 Ken 494-1099 MLS/ID:59941

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NEW MARVIN WINDOWS! HDWD Flrs thru-out FF.Glass French Drs. FR w/wet bar. Kit w/granite,SS appl.& pantry. FF laundry. Office.$349,900 Julie 222-4823 MLS/ID:60849

CUSTOM BUILT BY JOHN EVANS IN BELLO RESERVE! 5BR & 3 1/2 BA. Volume Ceilings, Granite Tops. Over 4000 SF. $399,900 Tom 509-4457 MLS/ID:52916

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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. $127,900 Ray 394-1823 MLS/ID:48015

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WOODED SETTING on golf course! Oak pegged flring, 4 sided stone fireplace, elegant baths, finished Lower level. MLS#60297 Johanna 815-494-3185

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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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

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RANCH DUPLEX CONDO w/open flr plan, sunroom, frplc, deck, full bsmt, walk in closet & bath in master. MLS#61223 David Try 815/914-6290

OVER SIZED LOT, Upstairs bedroom is huge! Finished basement, front porch, fenced backyard, garden shed. MLS#61266 Rick Johnson 815-494-8141

NICE! 3 BDRM/2BATH, recently updated w/addition, tile flring, newer cabinets, large fam rm, whirlpool. MLS#61321 Randy Smith 815/519-8301

FIRST FLOOR END UNIT CONDO! SS appliances, granite counters, great rm, fireplace, 3rd bath possible in LL.MLS#61466 Shelly Shaw 815-985-5314

WOODED BUILDABLE LOT, possible rear walk out. Located on street with cul-desac. Will need septic & well. MLS#61692 David Try 815/914-6290

1344 SQ.FT. SPLIT BDRM, front porch, fireplace, vaulted ceiling, 1st floor laundry, appliances stay. MLS#61725 Gary Blascoe 815-988-3466

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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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SINGLE FAMILY CONDO, 2 bdrms, only 4 yrs old. LL w/egress window & 5 other windows, roughed for 3rd bath. MLS#61938 Bill Jones 815-298-3740

2 BDRM COTTAGE STYLE home w/front porch, 1.25 acres on the Rock River. Plenty of room for outbuildings. MLS#61921 Rick Johnson 815-494-3185

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QUIET EAST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD, corner lot, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, finished LL. Move-in ready! Short Sale. MLS#62049 Bill Jones 815-298-3740

OVER 2,000 SQ.FT. 2 story w/3 bedrooms, loft area, Rockton/Hononegah schools. Sold”as-is” Short Sale. MLS#62065 Gary Blascoe 815-988-3466

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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

MINUTES TO I-90, new SS appliances, fresh paint, new carpet main flr, 3 extra brs. in LL. Agent Related. MLS#51906 Mary Forshay 815-978-9202

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KITCHEN, EATING AREA, lrg family room, office/den, rough in for 3rd bath, fenced yard, patio. MLS# 60967 Judy Williams 815-742-6484

OVERLOOKING PRESERVE. Graybill kitchen, 1st flr master, 3 fireplaces, fully exposed LL w/900+ sq.ft. rec rm. MLS#56218 Johanna 815-494-3185

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ON THE ROCK RIVER, 3600 sq. ft., stone fireplace, ceramic floors, SS appliances, LL in-law suite. MLS#56156 Johanna Koslofski 815-494-3185

NEAT PROFESSIONAL/COMMERCIAL OFFICE bldg, 5 finished spaces. Total of 4626 sq.ft. Office space for lease also. MLS#62070 Dave Try 815-914-6290

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COUNTRY KITCHEN, FR on main flr & 2nd flr. LR/DR combo. 4 bdrms, 3 full baths. Backs up to park & lake. MLS# 61967 Rick Johnson 815-494-8141

CUTE 2 BDRM, bonus room in LL w/walkin closet & bath. Covered patio, shed, 48x42 bldg w/2 c garage & c port. MLS#62090 Dave Try 815-914-6290

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MOVE IN READY! 2010 updates: Frise carpet, bath, paint int. & ext., basement carpet, Includes warranty. MLS#58173 Kathy Jarvis 815-871-2151

MULTI RENTAL: Barber Shop $600.00, Beauty Shop $550.00, 2 Bdrm house $550.00. All leases month to month. Zoned C2.MLS#59057 Johanna 815-494-3185

PARTIAL EXPOSURE, 4 bdrm tri-level. Tiled workshop/Family room, fireplace, large deck. Hononegah schools. MLS#54541 Gary Blascoe 815-988-3466

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