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Joe Contarino 815-978-8677 E-mail: joec@dickersonnieman.com

Broker

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

1410 SQ. FT. RANCH - Move In Ready Greatroom Ranch. Granite Countertops, Upgraded Appliances in Lg Eat-in Kitchen, Master Bedroom w/private bath and walk in closets. Basement with full walk out exposure.$149900 USD - Call Joe Contarino - MLS# 07847306 MLS/ID:07847306

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

SPECTACULAR HOME! ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS THRU-OUT. 3000 SF CUSTOM RANCH PLAN W/4 BDRMS & OFFICE ON 1ST FL. WALK-OUT LL HAS 25X14 REC ROOM, 18X12 BAR W/FLL BATH. MLS/ID:64022

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.

POPLAR GROVE

MACHESNEY PARK

CUSTOM 2 STORY w/9’ ceilings, family rm w/fireplace, formaldining rm, open angled kitchen, mbr w/whirlpool bath, 6 panel doors, decorator interior paint, hdwd flrs flooring,3 cargarage w/extra storage,deck, north boone schools,agent owned MLS/ID:07776277

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

2400 SQ FT 2 STORY, CUSTOM PLAN WITH 9’CEILINGS ON 1ST FLOOR FORMAL LIVING ROOM AND DINING ROOM, MASTER BEDROOM WITH WHIRLPOOL IN PRIVATE BATH AND WALK IN CLOSET, LARGE EATIN L- SHAPE KITCHEN W/ISLAND AND OVERHANG AND BAY WITH SLIDER, MAPLE CABINETS, OPEN STAIRWAY WITH SPINDLED RAIL, 1ST FLOOR LAUNDRY, BLACKTOP DRIVE, FULL WALKOUT BASEMENT, ASSOCIATION MLS/ID:07848747

INCREDIBLE 5500 SF CUSTOM ON 78.8 ACRES W/PANORAMIC VIEWS 2OUTBUILDINGS 60X120 AND 36X40 FULL BRICK EXTERIOR, VIKING APPLINACES AND ALL HARDWOOD AND TRAVERTINE FLOORING THRU-OUT.A QUALITY BUILT HOME AND A RARE FIND! MLS/ID:07819620

CUL-DE-SAC LOT! GREATROOM RA W/WALL OF WINDOWS,GRANITE IN LRG DINE-IN KIT W/DESK & PANTRY,MSTR BDRM W/PRIV BA,1ST FLR LNDRY,6PNL DRS, 18X14 DECK,SODDED YARD,DECK,2.5 CAR GARAGE,FULL BASEMENT,CLOSE TO I90.ASSOC DUES,AGENT OWNED. MLS/ID:63452

GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY IN MACHESNEY PARK!OTHER UNITSAVAILABLE, 4 FAM, 2BR, 2 BATHS, EXCELLENT RENTAL HISTORY.LOW MP TAXES. EASY ACCESS TO I-90, SHOPPING & ROCK CUT.AGENT OWNED. $305,000

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$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. INCLUDES 1 FULL BATH AND 1 HALF BATH. 2 CAR GARAGE. ATTN BUYER: SELLER WILL PAY CLOSING COSTS!

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6072 Brynwood Dr. Suite 200, Rockford, IL 61114 Each office is Independently Owned and Operated

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6072 Brynwood Dr. Suite 200 Rockford, IL 61114

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Zil Huma ABR, CRS 815-985-0473

WOODED LOT WALKOUT RANCH

zilrealtor.com BOONE COUNTY 5 BEDROOMS

BELVIDERE 3000+SQ.FT. FINISHED LOWER LL, PARTIAL EXPOSURE, MAIN ENJOY THE NATURE RIGHT IN YOUR BACKYARD WITH A WALKOUT RANCH TO WOODED LOT FLOOR LAUNDRY & DEN CENTRAL VAC.BALCONY OVER LOOKING GREAT AND CREEK .SECLUDED BACK YARD,FULLY EXPOSED WITH LOTS OF WINDOWS,GREAT SCENIC R00M.3SEASON PORCH/DECK OVERLOOKING AN ACRE. JUST $350,000 VIEW,NEW KITCHEN W/SS APPLIANCES, NEW UPDATED BATHS,GRANITE VANITIES.OVER 2300 MLS/ID:61355 SQ.FT. 2 FIREPLACES,3 SEASON PORCH. COME AND SEE IT TODAY MLS/ID:61009 CONDO CLOSE TO I90/$83,500 BELVIDERE,PRICE REDUCED $99,900 MOTITVATED SELLER.$89,900 BELVIDERE

GREAT HOUSE ON QUIET STREET. WALKOUT OUT TO DOLL HOUSE, NEWER KITCHEN WITH STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, ALL STAY. HUGE DRIVEWAY WITH BIG GARAGE W/30AMP SERVICE. A MECHANICS DREAM OR A WOOD WORKERS PARADISE. NEW CARPET THROUGHOUT. MOVE IN CONDITION MLS/ID:62322

LOTS OF CHARM. HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT. OPEN FLOOR PLAN. HUGE ROOMS. MAIN FLOOR MASTER WITH BATH. CORNER LOT. OVER 1700 SF. NEWER KITCHEN W/ALL APPLIANCES SOLD ‘AS IS’. MLS/ID:62696

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 $ 83900 CALL ZIL TO MAKE AN OFFER 815 985 0473 MLS/ID:60126

LOVELY 2 BEDROOM CONDO IN LOVES PARK. MASTER BEDROOM WITH WALK-IN CLOSET & PRIVATE BATH. APPLIANCES STAY. BEST VALUE ON THE BLOCK & WELL CAREDFOR CONDO. HARLEM SCHOOLS. FHA READY. ASSOCIATION DUES: $115 PER MONTH. $97,000 MLS/ID:46972

RANCH STYLE HOME sits on .90 acre with county taxes, with 3 bedrooms and 1 baths & finished lower level. Located in charming Rockford close to I90/parks & Shopping area.Just listed at $109,900.00.

MLS/ID:61481

ALL BRICK WITH CIRCULAR DRIVE. NEW FLOOR IN LIVING ROOM, 2 FIREPLACES, FENCED IN YARD BACKS UP TO PARK. GREAT LOCATION-CLOSE TO EVERYTHING - I90. 40K BELOW FAIR MARKET VALUE. SOLD ‘AS IS’. MLS/ID:60430

LOVES PARK CONDO

CHERRY VALLEY TAXES $109,900

SHORT SALE

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Shane M. Hartje

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HASSLE FREE LIFESTYLE! 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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PERFECT CONDO. Spacious kitchen, 1st flr lndry, master suite w/private bath, full basement w/egress windows, 2 car garage. Newer furn & air.

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EXCELLENT 4BR HOME! Hardwoods, Updated Kit,Great Baths, Screened Porch,Fin LL, Large DR & LR. Half Bath on Main Level, 2 FULL UP! $129,900 Matt 509-4469 MLS/ID:63977

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PARTIALLY EXPOSED, ALL BRICK ZENTZ 2BR CONDO! Vaulted Ceilings! Eat-In Kit w/Corian Tops!

Great Deck, Golf Views! Partially Fin LL w/2 Huge Rooms. $179,500 Matt 509-4469 R K

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SOARING CEILINGS IN THIS GREAT RM RANCH! SPLIT 3BR, 3BA PLAN! Fully Fin LL w/Rec Rm, Play Rm/BR & Full Bath. Hardwood & Ceramic Floors, Large Kit Eating Area & Bkfast Bar, Patio. $199,900 Julie 222-4823

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2 STORY FOYER! 4BR & 2.5BA. Loft Area & Off/Nursery too.Arched Doorways, Columns,Eating Area,FR W/WET BAR,MBR W/Vaulted Ceiling & 2 WalkIn Closets. Fin. LL & Deck.$199,900 Julie 222-4823

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Landscaping! Brick Patio!Updates Galore!2500SF + LL. $219,900 Ken 494-1099 MLS/ID:63759

OVER 2600 SF ON THE WATER! Great Views!

Soaring Ceilings. Kit & All 3 Baths w/Granite.

Partially Exposed & Fin LL. Deck & Heated Garage. $224,900 Julie 222-4823 MLS/ID:62992

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SHARP 3BR RANCH! Tile Floor in Kit. HDWD Floors in LR & all BRS. RecRm w/Bar. Fenced Yard. 2.5 Car Garage. Covered Patio. Washer, Dryer & Fridge Stay.$89,900 Tom 509-4457 MLS/ID:62717

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SPACIOUS EXECUTIVE FAMILY HOME ON BEAUTIFUL 2 ACRE LOT IN DESIRABLE NEIGHBORHOOD. OUTSTANDING CRAFTMANSHIP. WALLS OF WINDS OVERLOOKING TENNIS/ BSKTBALL CT. FULL WALK-OUT LL, 3 FPL & MORE!

AMAZING RIVER HOME HIGH & DRY. HUGE HOUSE HAS 4 BR/3BA FULL WALK-OUT LL & A WALL OF WINDOWS LOOKING ONTO THE ROCK RIVER. LOW TAX RATE, GREAT SCHOOLS & CLOSE TO EVERYTHING.

GREAT DEAL. LOW MAINTENANCE. CLOSE TO EVERYTHING. HARDWOOD FLOORS, BUILT-INS AROUND HOUSE. FULL BASEMENT.

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BEAUTIFUL HILLTOP HOME! PRIVATE BACKYD RETREAT W/INGRD POOL, HOT TUB,DECK PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING! SPACIOUS MBR STE W/SITTING AREA, HIS/HER BATHS. FORM LR, DR, FR, SUN RM W/WET BAR, UPDATED KIT. HOME WARR. MLS/ID:63260

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PEACEFUL SETTING! GREAT RANCH NEAR GOLF & IN HONN SCHOOL DIST. 3BR/2BA, 3 SEASON PORCH, FORMAL LR & DR, FAM ROOM W/FPL, 1ST FLR LAUND, OVER 1/2 AC. VERY SPACIOUS. 7.825 TAX RATE! GORGEOUS LOT! MLS/ID:64255

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DUES $145/MO. MLS/ID:64319

NICE HOME IN GREAT AREA! FORMAL LR & DR,UPDATED KIT W/GRANITE.NEWER CARPET, WINDOWS & FLOORING.FAM RM W/BLT-INS & FPLC OPENS TO INVITING SCREENED PORCH.4 BDRMS,2.5 BATHS.HSA WARR. MLS/ID:63786

3963 North Perryville Road Rockford, IL 61114 815.986.5568 cell: 815.540.6270 email: jnaill@mwbonline.com fax: 815.986.5569

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GREAT FLOOR PLAN W 1ST FL MASTER BR W/WHIRLPOOL. 4BR/2.5BA, OPEN LOFT, CATHEDRAL CEILING, HARDWOOD & LAMINATED WOOD FLOORS, LL KIT & THEATER ROOM. FENCED YARD, 1ST FLOOR LAUNDRY.

ALL BRICK 4 FAMILY READY TO GO W NEWER KIT, BTHS W CERAMIC, WINDOWS. 1-EFF $400, 1-1BDR $475, 2-2BDR $575. STORAGE UNITS, OFF STREET PARKING. EXPENSES #433/MO, INS $655/ANNUAL

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3BR,3BA ON 5 ACRE LAKE W/BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OFF MAINT-FREE DECK.GREAT RM & BLT IN ENTERTAIN AREA, DR W/FRENCH DRS TO DECK/OVERSIZED EAT-IN KIT. MBR W/BOW WINDOW, MSTR BA W/SOAKER TUB.FIN LL W/DEN,REC RM, BA

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PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP IN THIS RANCH.EVERYTHING HAS BEEN UPDATED AND SHOWS GREAT. EXTRA INSULATION RESULTS IN LOW GAS BILLS. 1ST FLR FAM RM, & LL REC RM.HTD GAR,1/2 ACRE LOT & 2 GAR LIKE SHEDS.

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ALL THE WORK IS DONE IN 3BR/2BA HOME. NEWER ROOF SHINGLES & WINDOWS IN ‘08. FRESHLY PAINTED,LGE OPEN CERAMIC TILE KIT. OPEN LR FLOORPLAN. EVERYTHING ON ONE LEVEL. FENCED YARD .CARPORT & ADD. STORAGE RM. WASHER/DRYER STAY

CORNER LOT WITH 3/4 OF AN ACRE, FRONT ACRE ON RTE 173, TREE LINED LOT, COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL. PLEASE SEE CORRESPONDING MLS LISTING #60306

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

Shane M. Hartje

Cell: 815-790-4674

Cell: 815-742-5323

NMLS#62777

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Jennifer Kiesling Realtor

815-558-4664

jkiesling@dwm-realtors.com dwm-realtors.com $229,900

$159,900

LARGE CUSTOM BUILT HOME in Roscoe. Open Kitchen with Island. 4BR/3+BA. Finished lower level with walkout! A must see!

PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP SHOWS IN THIS 1610 SF GREAT ROOM RA. 3BR/3BA, LRG KIT, FRPL, 1ST FLR LNDRY. NEW WINDOWS,FLOORING. FINISHED LL HAS 2 ROOMS. LOTS OF STORAGE.

$94,900

PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP! Newer roof in ʻ09. Fresh paint, 1st floor laundry, large deck. Corner lot on dead end street. Bring all offers! $79,900

MIXED USE OF BUILDING WITH RETAIL FIRST FLOOR. APARTMENT UP. HARD WOOD FLOORS, NATURAL WOOD WORK, 2 CAR GAR, BASEMENT. SHARED HEAT & C-AIR, SEPARATE ELECTRIC. $44,000

BRING ALL OFFERS! 2BR home with expandable attic.

Hardwood floors, nice woodwork, low maintenance exterior.

$92,900

QUIET CUL-DE-SAC. OPEN FLOOR PLAN. APPROX 1341 SQ.FT. VAULTED CEILINGS, FIREPLACE, FRESHLY PAINTED LIGHT & BRIGHT. 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, UPPER UNIT. MASTER BEDROOM W/FULL BATH & WALK-IN CLOSET. $285,000 - 8 UNIT

8 UNIT 2 STORY BUILDING 4 - 1 BEDROOM, 4 -2 BEDROOM, ON SITE PARKING, BASEMENT W/LAUNDRY & STORAGE. NEW WATER HEATER, FULLY RENTED. GREAT INVESTMENT. NO SIGN. $11,900 - LOT

FLAT LOT WITH CONCRETE SLAB for house and garage.

Concrete drive. Not in flood zone.

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Sue Poggioli

Executive Sales Consultant

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USDA Financing Available $115,000

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5 ACRES!-NEW PRICE!

$255,000

TRUE 4BR/2BA 2 STORY ON CORNER LOT! VAULTED CEILINGS & LG WINDOWS, EAT-IN KIT W/ ALL APPLIANCES &SLIDERS TO DECK. MAIN FLR MBR & FULL BTH, 3 ADDTL BR & BA UP.FULL LL& 2 CAR GAR.NEAR I90 & HWY 20. MLS/ID:62714

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. NEW LR&FDR ADDTN OPENS TO GREAT KIT.6.70% TAX. MLS/ID:57986

RURAL LIVING AT ITS BEST! NEWER 4BR/3.5BA 2 STY W/ UNIQUE, OPEN FLR PLAN. FAB KIT HAS TONS OF CABS, SANDSTONE COUNTERS, ALL APPLS,CERAMIC TILE, VAULT CEIL, DR W/ BAY WINDOW& SLIDERS TO DECK, CORNER FP, FIN LL. MLS/ID:58583

UPDATED-DARLING-COUNTRY LIVING! HARDWOOD & CERAMIC FLOORS. MASTER BR W/HEATED FLRS & 2 CLOSETS. 1ST FLR LAUNDRY. NEW MECHANICALS, 200 AMP SERVICE.33X24 HEATED FIN GAR 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

DARLING 3 BR CAPE COD STYLE HOME ON CORNER LOT W/FENCED BACK YARD! COMPLETELY UPDATED DOWN TO THE STUDS W/ALL NEW ELECTRICAL, DRYWALL, FLOORING, TRIM/FOORS, WINDOWS & MORE. ALL NEW OAK KIT & APPLS, CEDAR CLOSETS IN BRS MLS/ID:64171

RURAL SETTING HIGH ON HILL OFF RT. 2. 1668 SQFT RANCH. NEW FURNACE & C/A. NEWR HOLDING TANK, ROOF, SOFFITS & FASCIA. LRG WINDOWS THROUGHOUT, FORMAL LR, LRG FAM RM, OPEN KIT W/ ALL APPLS, UNIQUE INDOOR GRILL, FR & MBR OPEN TO PATIO. MLS/ID:59074

RARE FIND! COUNTRY 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

FORRESTON SCHOOLS

BUY ON CONTRACT!

NEW PRICE! COUNTRY

$179,000

$114,000

$134,000

COUNTRY-FORRESTON SCHOOLS

NEW INSIDE PLUS GARAGE

COUNTRY LIVING!

$114,000

$69,900

$168,000

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Brick 3,900sq.ft. Grand staircase, LR & DR., 4 bdrms, 3 baths & so much more! MLS:63105 Johanna 815-4943185

GORGEOUS 2 story situated on 1.8 acres. Granite, SS, partial finished LL. Close to I-90. Belvidere schools.

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SHARP 2 STORY w/Oak flooring throughout, some ceramic, new kitchen counters, bonus room 11X16.8. MLS#64459 Gary Blascoe 815-988-3466

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LARGE DOUBLE LOT, 1500 sq.ft. ranch, finished LL includes: family room, 4th bdrm, 3rd bath roughed in.

MLS#64455 Branda LaBuy 815-5669047

SPLIT BDRM, over 3000 sq.ft., LL w/2 entertainment areas, 26X16 workshop.Backyard w/waterfall, pond & private. MLS#64194 Johnanna 815-494-3185

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Perfectly maintained-move right in! 4 bdrm, 2 story vinyl sided. MLS#64614 Kathy Jarvis 815-871-2151

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Commercial / Industrial Properties For Sale & Lease In Winnebago / Boone Counties Dave (815) 914-6290 Johnanna (815) 494-3185

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UPDATED! HDWD & ceramic flrs, new cabinets, counter tops. Wood burning fireplace, Family room. 3 season rm.

MLS#59112 Bill Jones 815-298-3740

BRICK 3 BR HOME, 3 baths w/tile, 2 fireplaces, 1st floor FR & finished LL. Almost 1 acre! MLS#63394 Bill Jones 815-298-

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MLS:58966 Rick Johnson 815-494-8141 OVER 3000 SQ.FT., 2 living spaces, 6 car garage, 2 RV hockups, adjacent to back waters of Mississippi River. MLS:50924

Rick Johnson 815-494-8141 NESTLED ON 5.48 WOODED ACRES 2 story home. Volume ceilings, 3 bdrms, 2 lofts,3 decks, exposed finished LL.

Bill Jones

815-298-3740 E-mail: jonesteam1@hughes.net

4761 Bluestem Rd. PO Box 795 Roscoe, IL 61073

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MLS:63499 Rick Johnson 815-494-8141 COUNTRY KITCHEN, Family room on main flr & 2nd flr. LR/DR combo. 4 bdrms, 3 full baths. Backs up to park & lake. MLS#

Rick Johnson

815-494-3185 rickj@valleyrealtors.net

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