1953 Harlem Boulevard, Rockford, IL 61103
Local realty services provided by:ERA Naper Realty
1953 Harlem Boulevard,Rockford, IL 61103
$699,900
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,879 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by:rose schlickman
Office:key realty - rockford
MLS#:12490513
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$699,900
- Price per sq. ft.:$180.43
About this home
Spacious Riverside Retreat in Churchill's Grove! Located across from Sinnissippi Gardens, this modern home has been transformed into a stylish and upgraded retreat. Featuring 4 oversized bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 4 gas fireplaces, an oversized 3-car tandem garage with high ceilings and a spectacular riverside setting, this home blends contemporary design with comfort and function. Upgrades include a new roof 2024, new vinyl flooring throughout, fresh paint, many areas of updated drywall, new cabinets, countertops, track and recessed lighting and beautifully redesigned fireplace surrounds. This home is perfect for entertaining! The Art Deco-inspired kitchen showcases quartz countertops, tall seating, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, and stainless-steel appliances. Enjoy the enclosed porch with a relaxing Jacuzzi tub overlooking the koi pond. The new kitchenette offers a Alvino wine cooler, Fotile in-sink dishwashers, Dekton Trilium countertops, and access to an expansive patio. The luxurious primary suite features every upgrade imaginable - a raised platform bed, walk-in sauna and steam shower, double vanity, fireplace, skylights, walk-in closet, private deck, spiral staircase, and built-in fish tank. Bedrooms two and three include built-in shelving and walk-in closets with river views, while bedrooms three and four share a Jack-and-Jill bath with a rain shower and convenient upstairs laundry. The finished lower level offers a rec room with a second kitchenette, Birdseye maple cabinets, granite countertops, fireplace, fifth bedroom, full bath with walk-in shower, hidden Murphy door to secret storage, and more. Additional highlights include a new retaining wall (2020), beautifully landscaped perennial gardens, long walkway to the river, two firepits, and a Davit crane at the shoreline. Centrally located just minutes from Anderson Japanese Gardens - this is a must-see!
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Home facts
- Year built:1924
- Listing ID #:12490513
- Added:16 day(s) ago
- Updated:October 25, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:5
- Full bathrooms:4
- Half bathrooms:1
- Living area:3,879 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1924
- Building area:3,879 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.61 Acres
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$699,900
- Price per sq. ft.:$180.43
- Tax amount:$17,966 (2024)
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