Classic charm, solid bones, and serious potential come together in this 4-bedroom, 2-bath brick ranch in a prime location. Hardwood floors in all bedrooms, warm wood cabinetry, and oversized windows bring character and abundant natural light throughout the kitchen and living room. A full basement and attached two-car garage add valuable space and flexibility, while the deck overlooks a tree-lined backyard that feels surprisingly private and peaceful. Whether you’re an investor searching for your next value-add opportunity or a buyer ready to make a home your own, this property offers the space, location, and foundation to create something truly special. Bring your ideas and unlock the possibilities! Sold As-Is
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$97Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Miata Patan• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck RE
Southeast Rockford, located between the Rock River and the Kishwaukee River, is a residential and industrial Rockford neighborhood with riverfront greenways and legacy factory corridors. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the 11th Street and 20th Avenue area, where corner storefronts, service shops, and long-running local eateries set a working-city rhythm. Streets mix modest mid-century houses with older frame homes and pockets of brick walk-ups near former rail and plant sites. Sinnissippi Park and the Rock River Path frame daily routines with wide lawns, boat traffic, and long views. Midway Village Museum and the Rockford Art Museum add cultural gravity beyond the river bends. Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens brings a greenhouse calm that contrasts with the neighborhood’s utilitarian edges.
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Market insights
224 S Alpine Rd · $192,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 8 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.1%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$192,000
Median sale price in this area is $220,000. (15% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Finished full basement
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms, including 1 on the main level
Kitchen
Gas cooktop, microwave, refrigerator, oven
Laundry & utility
Washer, dryer, water softener, electric water heater
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
Attached garage with 2 spaces
Concrete parking
Construction
Brick construction
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Rockfords residential zoning districts are intended to create, maintain, and promote a variety of housing opportunities for individual households and to maintain the desired physical character of existing neighborhoods and developing areas consistent with the citys official comprehensive plan. These regulations are intended to ensure that permitted and special uses are compatible within each district. They are intended to maintain and protect residential property values and to promote the peace quiet and enjoyment of the citys residential areas by requiring setbacks and open spaces on the same lot as the residential development. While these districts primarily accommodate residential use types some nonresidential use types are also allowed.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Office
Public service
Recreation
Communications tower
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
June and 3.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 224 S Alpine Rd
$192,890
$890 over list price of $192K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $173K to $235K.