826 N 3rd St

Rochelle IL 61068

1499 sq. ft.

0.19 ac.

Single-Family

Last sold for $170,000

Alice Chin, last sold this property on 06 February 2026 after 56 days on market.

Overview

Welcome to this charming two-story home, thoughtfully updated while maintaining its original character. With up to four bedrooms, 1.1 baths, and a spacious corner lot, this property truly stands out. Enter in through the enclosed front porch, an inviting spot to unwind or host friends. Inside, the living room greets you with refinished hardwood floors, high ceilings, and stunning original woodwork that carries into the dining room. You'll love the roomy cedar coat closet and the under-stair closet featuring an original miniature antique door with a glass window, perfect as a cozy hideaway or reading nook. The separate dining room offers easy access to the backyard through another enclosed porch and flows into the fully equipped kitchen. A convenient powder room and laundry area complete the main level. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms and a full bath. The primary and second bedroom share a walk-in closet the current owners used for added storage, which is ideal for a suite-style layout, nursery, or private home office. The updated full bath offers a fresh, modern feel with a white vanity, spacious shower with recessed LED lighting and remote, and durable LVP flooring. The full basement provides generous storage along with a craft room, workshop, and multiple flexible spaces ready to fit your needs. Outside, the fenced backyard features a large deck, storage shed, and plenty of green space to enjoy. Notable upgrades include dual HVAC systems, a renovated full bath, updated 200-amp electrical panel, some new lighting, new gas piping, updated kitchen appliances, and numerous cosmetic improvements. Ideally situated near the hospital, downtown Rochelle, schools, parks, shopping, and dining, this home offers both comfort and convenience, with Routes 88 and I-39 just minutes away. Enjoy a variety of local amenities, including Spring Lake Pool and Splashpad, a vibrant Recreation Center with an aquatic center offering year-round Park District activities, and numerous community-wide celebrations, festivals, and parades. Don't miss the chance to own this wonderful home in a great community with so much to offer!

Features

4 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

2 carspaces

1499 sq. ft. floor area

0.19 ac. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 4 bedroom single-family properties sold in Rochelle over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 826 N 3rd St is $239.9k.

Median value

$239.9k

Estimated value range

$110k - $525k

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

-16%

decrease over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Rochelle. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 826 N 3rd St

2026

Sold

$170,000

06 Feb 2026 by Alice Chin, of Compass

2021

Sold

$140,000

18 Aug 2021 by Toni VanderHeyden, of Keller Williams Realty Signature

2017

Sold

$107,500

06 Oct 2017 by Jennie McLaughlin, of RE/MAX Hub City

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