3-bed, 2-bath home in Rock Island with an oversized 2-car garage set on 7.5 surveyed acres-fully renovated inside and out with space, updates, and a peaceful setting. The main level features a spacious living room, dining area, updated kitchen with an eating area, main floor laundry, primary bedroom, and a full bathroom. Upstairs includes two large bedrooms with hardwood flooring, a walk-in closet, and a versatile bonus space between the bedrooms. Recent improvements include new carpeting, fresh paint in most rooms, and relocated main floor laundry with a new washer and dryer. The kitchen has been completely renovated with new cabinets, countertops, flooring, appliances, and an improved layout. The main level bathroom has also been updated with a new vanity, flooring, and paint. The basement offers an open layout with space for future finishing, including a bathroom. Major mechanical updates include a new furnace and A/C in 2026, along with newer roof, siding, windows, and water heater. Exterior improvements include removal of trees and an outbuilding, with newly seeded ground beginning to establish. Property has been surveyed with boundary flags in place. Schedule your showing today.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
7.5 acresLot Size
$100Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Richard Bassford• RE/MAX Concepts Bettendorf
Listed by Tim Holevoet• RE/MAX Concepts Bettendorf
Southwest Rock Island, located between the Rock River and the Milan Beltway, is a residential and industrial Rock Island neighborhood with riverfront green space and a working-rail backdrop. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the 11th Street and 31st Avenue corridor, where corner taverns, auto shops, and long-running local eateries set a practical, lived-in tone. Rock Island Brewing Company, Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, and the Hauberg Estate anchor nearby culture and nights out. Housing leans toward mid-century ranches and compact bungalows on steady grids, with pockets of larger lots. Long stretches of parkland and trails along the river shape daily routines. The setting feels grounded and utilitarian, with downtown’s arts venues a short drive away.
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Offer insights
8850 Ridgewood Rd · $239,900
$241K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $241K+ is a strong offer
SALE-TO-LIST
98.7%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$239,900
Median list price in this area is $186,328. (22% lower than this home)
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
First-floor bedroom and first-floor full bath
Built-in features and bookcases
Walk-in closet(s)
Granite counters
7 total rooms
Unfinished partial basement
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms total (master and laundry on main; two bedrooms on second floor)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms (basement bathroom present)
Kitchen
Granite counters
Eating area with breakfast bar and table space
Gas cooktop and gas oven
Range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator
Stainless steel appliances
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry with gas dryer hookup
Washer and dryer included
Sump pump
Gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood in primary bedroom and upstairs bedrooms
Luxury vinyl in kitchen, eating area and laundry
Carpet in living and dining areas
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Deck
Corner lot with wooded setting and views
Backs to trees/woods
Level terrain
Home design
Detached single-family home
1.5-story layout
Fee simple ownership
Interstate access nearby
Parking
Detached garage with asphalt driveway
2 garage spaces (2 total parking spaces)
Construction
Vinyl siding
Brick/mortar foundation
Asphalt roof
Home over 100 years old (built before 1978)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Paved streets
Electricity and solar
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Rock Island, IL • 61201
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 10% for direct sun exposure in Rock Island. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 8850 Ridgewood Rd
$237,299
$2,601 under list price of $240K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $110K to $260K.