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Proudly owned by the same family since 1991, this meticulously cared-for home offers generous living space, thoughtful updates, and exceptional storage throughout. The inviting living room features a wood-burning fireplace with sealed glass doors and a heatilator insert, adding warmth and character to the space. A large bow window fills the room with natural light, and the drapes and sheers in both the living and dining rooms, along with all window treatments throughout the home, are included with the sale. Significant updates have been completed to provide lasting value and peace of mind. The roof was replaced in 2008, and all main-level windows, including those in the garage, were updated in 2010. Basement windows were replaced around 2007 and are designed to latch and open from the top. The home also features oversized downspouts and aluminum gutters, installed in 2010, for improved drainage and exterior maintenance. A new natural gas furnace was installed in 2023, and a central air conditioning system was added in 2008. The natural gas water heater was replaced in the fall of 2016. In 2011, the main bathroom, kitchen, dining room, back hallway, and laundry room underwent a full remodel. These spaces now feature refaced cabinetry, updated woodwork, and new flooring that ties everything together with a clean, modern feel. The kitchen offers an abundance of cabinet storage and comes fully equipped with a stove, wall oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, and even a TV, all of which are included in the sale. The home includes thoughtful extras such as Ring doorbell cameras, four fire extinguishers, and a convenient bench located in the back hallway. The basement is spacious and half-finished, including a non-conforming bedroom without egress windows. The other half is set up as a utility, storage, and workshop area. A refrigerator, chest freezer, workbench, and storage shelving are included, providing both functionality and versatility. The attached garage features a workbench with a mounted radio, perfect for projects or hobbies. Outside, the backyard is ideal for relaxing or entertaining. It includes a large cement patio with a steel gazebo, a block firepit, extra graveled parking, and two hose reels with hoses. Underground cables for both Mediacom and MetroNet are already installed, ensuring modern connectivity. The frontage road in front of the property is maintained, salted, and plowed by the State of Illinois, offering reliable year-round access. The property is part of a shared well system with eight homes, with current water fees of $450 per year. It is also equipped with its own private septic system. An existing maintenance agreement with Larry Rhodenbaugh Multi-Flo of Sherrard, Illinois is in place through March 31, 2026, at a cost of $250. The new owner may choose to continue this service. While there is no active sump pump, the home benefits from a gravity-based drainage system that routes groundwater under the front
MLS ID: 12657421
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| Loan Type | 30 Year Fixed | FHA 30 Year Fixed | 15 Year Fixed |
| Purchase Price | $264,900 | $264,900 | $264,900 |
| Down Payment | $52,980 | $9,272 | $66,225 |
| Monthly Mortgage Amount | $1,288 | $1,601 | $1,637 |
| Taxes | $369 | $369 | $369 |
| Insurance | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| HOA/Dues/Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Monthly Mortage Insurance | $0 | $117 | $0 |
| Monthly Estimated Total | $1,757 | $2,187 | $2,106 |
Nestled between the banks of the Mississippi and Rock Rivers, Milan is a small-town community with access to big-city amenities. The streets are quiet, and living is easy for the residents who call this beautiful community home. Milan is also in a prime location—being just 165 miles from Chicago and halfway between Minneapolis and St. Louis—making it the perfect place to experience the Quad Cities region and all that it has to offer. Whether you are riding on a bike path or visiting a park, this town’s recreational activities offer something for everyone!
Milan is situated on the Rock River, which is about four miles upstream from its outlet to the Mississippi. The streets are lined with shops, restaurants, pubs, and even a bowling alley! The community is laid back, friendly, and is diverse in both ethnicity and age range.
The north side of town—located in the Rock Island School District—is home to families and young professionals while the south side is more farmland—located in the Sherrard School District. Milan is an ideal place to raise a family and its close proximity to the Quad Cities makes it easy to enjoy an easygoing lifestyle that’s close to big city amenities. The village is ranked #37 of 363 for Suburbs with the Lowest Cost of Living in Illinois. Whether you prefer a smaller city with a tight-knit community or a larger city with more options, you can have both in Milan.
Housing here is abundant and most area residents own their homes. With high average incomes, job opportunities, and a healthy economy, it’s no secret why many people are choosing to move to this diverse and culturally rich area. People feel welcome to live in just about any part of the city, and the overall housing costs, utilities, grocery items, transportation, healthcare facilities, goods and services are significantly lower than the national average.
There is a wide variety of unique and independent small businesses in Milan, such as the Four Seasons clothing stores and the famous Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream franchise. The Quad cities overall is a great place that offers wonderful job opportunities, and the Iowa side of the region continues to see consistent, economic growth.
Because Milan borders the Quad Cities, residents have a variety of activities to choose from in not just Milan, but Rock Island, Moline, East Moline, and Davenport as well.
For those who’d like to get on the water, visit Blue Horizon Travel & Yacht Charters for some fun in the sun on the Mississippi. There’s also Hennepin Canal Parkway and the Hennepin Canal State Trail which is an abandoned waterway in northwest Illinois between the Mississippi River at Rock River and the Illinois River. The entire canal is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and runs 104.5 miles in length. Walk, swim, and bike your heart out before heading to Backyard Bowl & Abides Bar & Grill to catch a much-deserved bite and beer.
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