Investor Opportunity in Rock Island, IL - Ready for a Complete Transformation! Calling all investors, contractors, builders, and rehab specialists! This over 1,200-square-foot property has been taken down to the studs, offering a true blank canvas to create the home or investment property you've been envisioning. Whether you're planning a fix-and-flip, a long-term rental, or a custom renovation, the possibilities are wide open. With the interior already stripped to the framing, much of the demolition work has been completed, allowing you to focus on designing and rebuilding to today's standards. The condition and functionality of all mechanical systems are unknown, and buyers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence. Home has a large 2 car garage! Conveniently located in Rock Island, IL, this property offers excellent access to shopping, restaurants, parks, schools, downtown Rock Island, Sunset Marina and the Mississippi River, making it an attractive option for future homeowners or tenants once renovations are complete. If you're searching for a Rock Island investment property, Rock Island fixer-upper, rehab opportunity, contractor special, house flip, BRRRR investment, or a property with exceptional value-add potential, this is one you won't want to miss. The home and property are being sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS, with no warranties or representations expressed or implied. Bring your vision, your contractor, and your creativity to unlock the full potential of this Rock Island investment opportunity.
West Central Rock Island, located between the Rock River riverfront and the Highland Park ridge, is a historic and residential Rock Island neighborhood with a bluff-top street grid and a porch-lined streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the District corridor near 2nd Avenue and 17th Street, where brick storefronts, patios, and late-evening foot traffic set the tone. Architectural cues lean toward late-19th- and early-20th-century houses, with mature trees and tight blocks that favor walking. The District’s small venues and galleries add a cultural pulse without feeling glossy. Augustana College’s edges bring campus greens and steady bike traffic into the mix. River views and park paths keep the geography present in daily routines.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Full, unfinished basement
Bedrooms
1 bedroom
Exterior features
Level lot
Home design
Detached home
1.5-story
Parking
Detached, owner-owned garage
2 parking spaces
Construction
Over 100 years old
Vinyl siding
Asphalt roof
Block foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Association fee not required
Electricity and solar
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The purpose of the R-2 One and Two Unit Residential District is established to provide housing opportunities that can also establish duplexes on a single lot in an urban setting at a low to medium density level. Other low impact residential uses and some home occupations are appropriate.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Public service
Fire house
Police station
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
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
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Rock Island, IL • 61201
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Redfin Estimate for 2132 9th St
$15,708
$1,808 over list price of $14K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $20K to $100K.