ROCKFORD, IL 61103 1953 Harlem Boulevard
$699,900



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Presented By: Rose Schlickman with Key Realty, Inc. - 815-509-3224
Home Details
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!
Presented By: Rose Schlickman with Key Realty, Inc. - 815-509-3224
Interior Features for 1953 Harlem Boulevard
Bedrooms
Bedroom 4 Width11
Bedroom 2 Width14
Bedroom 3 Width12
Bedroom 4 Length11
Bedroom 2 Length16
Bedroom 3 Length16
Bedroom 2 LevelUpper
Bedroom 3 LevelUpper
Beds4
Bathrooms
Total Baths4.5
Kitchen
Kitchen Length18
Kitchen Width17
Other Interior Features
# of Fireplaces4
BasementYes
FireplaceYes
Fireplace TypeGas
Interior FeaturesBar-Wet, Ceiling Fan(s), Hot Tub Indoor, Sauna/Steam Room, Walk-In Closet
Other Rooms
Family Room LevelMain
Living Room LevelMain
Rec Room Length20
Rec Room Width19
Family RoomYes
Rec RoomYes
Dining RoomYes
Dining Room Length18
Dining Room Width16
Family Room Length23
Family Room Width22
Living RoomYes
Living Room Length21
Living Room Width17
Recreation Room LevelLower
General for 1953 Harlem Boulevard
Associated Document Count1
Basement TypeFull
CityROCKFORD
ClassHOUSE
CoolingCentral Air
DOM15
ElectricCircuit Breaker
Elementary SchoolDistrict 205-RFD
Full Baths4
Garage3
HOA Fee$
HUDNo
Half Baths1
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
High SchoolDistrict 205-RFD
Kitchen LevelMain
LeaseNo
Legal DescriptionRIVERSIDE ADDN N ELY 12 1/2FT LOT 4 + ALL LOTS 2 + 003 BLOCK 001
Middle SchoolDistrict 205-RFD
ModificationTimestamp2025-10-16T14:00:07
Ownership TypeFee Simple
Parcel Number1113333008
PossessionClosing
Postal Code61103
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG146.45
Primary Bedroom LevelUpper
Primary CityRockford
Realtor RemarksEarnest Money to Title Underwriters. Please leave the blue painter's tape on the stairs, this is for some minor repairs being made. Furniture is negotiable. Caonoe does not stay. Only shoreline is loc
Road FrontageCity/Town
RoofShingle
Sale/RentFor Sale
School DistrictRockford 205
SewerCity/Community
Short SaleNo
StatusACTIVE and AVAILABLE
Status Detail0
Style2 Story
SubdivisionIL
Tax Year2024
Taxes$17,966
TopographyCity/Town
TypeHouse
Virtual TourClick here
WaterCity/Community
Water HeaterGas
Year Built1924
Exterior for 1953 Harlem Boulevard
ExteriorVinyl
Lot Size Area0.61
Additional Details
Price History
Schools
Elementary School
District 205-RFD Elementary School
High School
District 205-RFD High School
Middle School
District 205-RFD Middle School

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