1020 North 2nd Street

Rockford, IL 61107

$375,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
4,390 Sq. Ft.
$85 / Sq. Ft.
4,390
Sq. Ft.
$85
per Sq. Ft.

Sold & Closed 2/21/25

Sold & Closed 2/21/25

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Description

1020 North Second Street is an iconic Tudor Revival on spacious grounds and is one of four early 20th century mansions perched above the Rock River just south of the Nicholas Conservatory. A venerated symbol representing the returns on Rockford’s significant contributions to America’s pre-war industrial economy, this 4 bedroom and 2.5 bath brick 3928sqft (above grade) home was constructed during the darkest hours of the Great Depression for H. A. Jackson, a prominent pharmacist. Among the industrialists...1020 North Second Street is an iconic Tudor Revival on spacious grounds and is one of four early 20th century mansions perched above the Rock River just south of the Nicholas Conservatory. A venerated symbol representing the returns on Rockford’s significant contributions to America’s pre-war industrial economy, this 4 bedroom and 2.5 bath brick 3928sqft (above grade) home was constructed during the darkest hours of the Great Depression for H. A. Jackson, a prominent pharmacist. Among the industrialists and business leaders who called this property “home” were the presidents of Burson Knit, Roper Corp, Rockford College and Rogers Clock. Aside from its provenance, 1020 North Second Street can be characterized by its storybook charm and well-preserved classic Tudor architecture featuring slate roofing with copper ridge and flashing, double entry foyer with 2-story barreled ceiling, Tudor-style arched openings, living room with the large masonry fireplace being its most prominent and grand feature, formal dining room with colonial raised-panel wainscoting, and back stairs as auxiliary access to the second floor. All bedrooms are located on the second floor, including the primary suite featuring double walk-in closets, front and rear cantilevered bayed windows and access to the period-correct bathroom that offers a walk-in shower and cast-iron bathtub. A secondary master suite/ensuite features a freshly remodeled full bathroom. This property also features a semi-updated kitchen with raised panel cabinets, backsplash, under-cabinet lighting and Whirlpool/Kenmore Elite appliances. The sunroom/solarium with slate flooring was added sometime in the 1960s, along with a 3-season glassed-in porch off the rear foyer. The attached garage is heated. The lower level is partially finished featuring a rec room area, decommissioned/closed-off fireplace and a bar area, a large utility room and cold storage concrete-enclosed shelter room. There have been a number of costly repairs and updates recently made that afford this home’s new owner the ability to immediately occupy, including but not limited to extensive roofing improvements, updated electrical service, conversion from boiler heat to zoned HVAC per floor, plumbing updates, bath and tile remodeling, window refinishing, hardwood flooring refinishing and restoration of the back staircase. All existing appliances are included with the offering of this property. 1020 North Second Street is a spectacular value and represents a one-of-a-kind opportunity to own such a rich piece of Rockford’s historical past.
  1. Listed by Ryan Petry • Keller Williams Realty Signature

Property Details for 1020 North 2nd Street

Style
2 Story
Garage
2.0
Garage Type/Driveway
Attached
LISTING UPDATED: 02/21/2025 01:22 PM

Property Details for 1020 North 2nd Street

StatusSold & Closed
MLS #202406905
Days on Market43
Taxes$7,452 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeHouse / 2 Stories
Year Built1930
Lot Size0.58 AC / 25,264 SF
CountyWinnebago County

Building Information for 1020 North 2nd Street

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.58 AC / 25,264 SF

Property Information for 1020 North 2nd Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Grid: 54
  • City: ROCKFORD
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61107
  • Address: 1020 N 2nd Street
  • County: Winnebago County
  • Zip Code: 61107
  • Year Built: 1930
  • School District: Rockford 205
  • Elementary School 1: Clifford P Carlson Elementary
  • Middle School: Eisenhower Middle
  • High School: Guilford High
  • Township: Winnebago
  • County GIS: https://wingis.org/maps/PropertySearch.html?Pin=1123227002
Taxes and HOA
  • HOA Fee: $0
  • Tax Year: 2023
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 0.58
  • Property Type: City/Town, Panorama, River View
  • Road Frontage: City/Town, Hard Surface Road
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 462
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 4390
  • Est Above Grade SqFt: 3928
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
Utilities
  • Water: City/Community
  • Sewer: City/Community
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Brick/Stone, Stucco
  • General Features: L.L. Finished Space, Patio, Laundry Basement, Porch 3 Season, Porch Enclosed, Porch Glass, Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Slate
Interior Features
  • Stove/Range Fuel: Gas
  • Fireplace Type: Wood
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Half Baths: 1
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • # Full Baths Upper Lvl: 2
  • # 1/2 Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Main Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Main Lvl: 1
  • # Full Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • Total Baths: 2.5
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Appl Stay/Incl: Disposal, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Water Softener
  • Interior Features: Book Cases Built In, Ceiling-Vaults/Cathedral, Walk-In Closet
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 20
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 11.8
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 17
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 13.10
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Length: 11.5
  • Bedroom 4 Width: 9.11
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Dining Room Length: 16.11
  • Dining Room Width: 13.10
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room: No
  • Family Room Level: N/A
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 20
  • Kitchen Width: 11
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room Length: 26.4
  • Living Room Width: 14.10
  • Living Room Level: Main
Recreation Room
  • Rec Room Length: 22
  • Rec Room Width: 21
  • Rec Room: Yes
  • Rec Room Level: Lower
Additional Rooms
  • Addl Room 5 Length: 15.4
  • Addl Room 5 Width: 13
  • Addl Room 5 Name: SUNROOM
  • Addl Room 5 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 6 Name: SAFE ROOM
  • Addl Room 6 Level: Lower
  • Addl Room 6 Length: 18
  • Addl Room 6 Width: 8.8
  • Addl Room 7 Name: 3 SEASONS
  • Addl Room 7 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 7 Length: 9
  • Addl Room 7 Width: 8
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease: No

Property History for 1020 North 2nd Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
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Public Records for 1020 North 2nd Street

Taxable ValueLand$10,374Additions$67,397Total$77,771
Tax Record2023$7,452 ($621 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt3,928 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,928 SqFtStories2Lot Size25,265 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930ZoningR1CountyWINNEBAGOAPN11-23-227-002Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1020 North 2nd Street

This home is within Rockford School District 205.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Clifford P Carlson Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Eisenhower Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Guilford High School
Public - 9 to 12
CICS Jackson
Charter - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Clifford P Carlson Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Eisenhower Middle School
Public6 to 8

Guilford High School
Public9 to 12

CICS Jackson
CharterK to 5

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