Easy distance from Chicago, Rockford, and Quad Cities area, this beginner home is nestled in historic Tampico IL and is near these great shopping areas. Sterling/Rock Falls shopping is only 20 minutes away. You'll quickly feel comfortable in this nice family home in a good neighborhood. Small-town life has many advantages, including a quiet, peaceful atmosphere and a feeling of safety and security not often found in larger metropolitan areas. Landscaped with blue spruce trees on the west side, plus pecan tree, red and black raspberries and blackberries in the back yard, which also features a chain-link fence all the way around. Enjoy peaceful evenings on the front deck or rear patio. Weather not good for lounging outside? Escape to the comfort of gas forced-air heat or nice central air conditioning, depending on the season. Inside features a carpeted den/office, nice kitchen with good cupboard and counter space, and gas appliances---including a built-in range-top and oven, plus a carpeted living room and adjoining family room. The home also has three bedrooms, in addition to a main floor bathroom and laundry. Need to run errands? Enter the attached two-car garage through the breezeway, and you'll be off in no time with the help of the Craftsman 3/4 h.p. garage door opener. Garage also features a natural gas space heater for your comfort and convenience. Elementary school is conveniently located just across the back alley, and the junior high is a nice ten-minute walk across town. In addition to natural gas and electric utilities, the home is also on muncipal water and sewer, and features weekly trash pick-up. There are several internet providers in the area, and a $250 wireless receiver stays with the home, as do all appliances. Property taxes for the past year were only $1601.