824 20th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201

• 3 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 2,698 sqft

Property Description

Experience the perfect blend of 19th-century soul and 21st-century efficiency with a step back in time without sacrificing modern amenities. The Smyth-Jackson House, a crown jewel of Rock Island's Historic Broadway District, is a meticulously restored 1868 Italianate style home, ready for its next chapter. Marvel at 9-foot+ ceilings, original floor-to-ceiling windows, and hard wood floors. The iconic tower has been fully rebuilt, featuring a reconstructed curved stairway leading to a cozy reading nook with panoramic neighborhood views. Chef's quality kitchen is fully updated with quartz countertops, soft-close cabinetry, under-cabinet lighting with space for a breakfast table in a sunlight space. Modern Comfort includes three updated bathrooms and a spacious layout designed for entertaining. A newer, oversized 2-car garage features loft storage and solar panels, keeping utility costs remarkably low for a home of this stature. Professionally designed, period-friendly landscaping ensures this estate shines year-round.

Listing Status:

Pending

Data Last Updated:

May 20, 2026 at 7:18AM

Listing Office:

Keller Williams Legacy Group : 563-505-2258

Listing Agent:

Donna Arnold : 563-505-2258

MLS ID:

12575596

Interior

• General: High CeilingsHistoric/Period MlwkSeparate Dining RoomQuartz Counters
• Rooms: Office
• Appliances: RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorDisposalGas Cooktop
• Dining: Separate
• Laundry: Upper LevelElectric Dryer Hookup
• Basement: CellarStone/RockFull
• Flooring: HardwoodCarpet
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Natural GasSolarForced Air
• Fireplace: Wood BurningDecorativeFireplaces: 3
• Disability Feature: None
• Eco/Green Feature: Photovoltaic/Solar System

Exterior

• General: Balcony
• Style: TraditionalOther
• Parking: ConcreteGarage Door OpenerYesDetachedGarageParking spaces: 2

Construction

• Roofing: Asphalt
• Windows: Window TreatmentsBay Window(s)BlindsWood Frames
• General: 2 StoriesStone

Location

• HOA Amenities: SidewalksStreet LightsNot Applicable
• Originating MLS: mred
• School District: 41
• County: Rock Island

Lot

• Zoning: 0735427012

Utilities

• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: mred
• Ownership: Fee Simple