55+ Community All Brick Beauty! Quality construction by Zentz Builders in Forest Vale Estates! Lots of natural light in this 1500+ sqft condo! Handy eat-in kitchen and main floor laundry is so convenient. Two nicely-sized bedrooms on the main floor, plus living/dining room. Good-sized deck for relaxing summer evenings spent outside. Furnace, AC, and water heater all recently replaced within the last 3 years. Partially finished lower level with den/family room, 3rd bedroom and 3rd full bathroom. Lower level also boasts plenty of space for storage, a cedar closet for clothing storage, and a workshop area. Super convenient location - 5 minutes to lots of shopping, dining and interstate access. Strong HOA, dues are $840/quarter. Sorry . .. .no rentals allowed. Quick close possible. Sold "as is" to settle estate. Some photos are virtually staged. Association does not allow leasing or renting. 55+ community.
CondoProperty Type
1994Year Built
$133Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kelly Wolf• Keller Williams Realty Signature
Listed by Alex Wolf• Keller Williams Realty Signature
Bought with Mori Jo Conkrite• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck RE
55+ Community All Brick Beauty! Quality construction by Zentz Builders in Forest Vale Estates. Lots of natural light in this 1500+ sqft condo! Handy eat-in kitchen and main floor laundry is so convenient. Two nicely-sized bedrooms on the main floor, plus living/dining room. Good-sized deck for relaxing summer evenings spent outside. Furnace, AC, and water heater all recently replaced within the last 3 years. Partially finished lower level with den/family room, 3rd bedroom and 3rd full bathroom. Lower level also boasts plenty of space for storage, a cedar closet for clothing storage, and a workshop area. Super convenient location - 5 minutes to lots of shopping, dining and interstate access. Strong HOA, dues are $840/quarter. Quick close possible. Sold "as is" to settle estate. Some photos are virtually staged. Association does not allow leasing or renting. 55+
NWIAR #202600288
Feb 20, 2026
Sold
$227,500
$114/sq ft
Jan 26, 2026
Pending
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Jan 16, 2026
Listed
$230,000
$115/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 6, 2004
Sold
$185,000
$92/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,721 (−0.4%)
$9,710 + $54,762
$64,472
2024
$4,738 (+6.6%)
$8,714 + $52,283
$60,997
2023
$4,443 (+4.9%)
$8,714 + $52,283
$60,997
2022
$4,236 (+4.5%)
$6,868 + $41,206
$48,074
2021
$4,054 (+2.8%)
$6,297 + $37,783
$44,080
2020
$3,944 (+2.5%)
$5,953 + $35,718
$41,671
2019
$3,847 (−28.0%)
$5,674 + $34,043
$39,717
2018
$5,341 (+8.0%)
$5,347 + $32,082
$37,429
2016
$4,946 (−1.2%)
$5,117 + $30,703
$35,820
2015
$5,007 (+2.3%)
$5,021 + $27,718
$32,739
2013
$4,892 (+23.7%)
$6,669 + $28,269
$34,938
2012
$3,956 (−8.6%)
$7,073 + $33,592
$40,665
2011
$4,326 (+2.9%)
$7,454 + $37,305
$44,759
2010
$4,202 (−3.7%)
$7,845 + $39,264
$47,109
2009
$4,365 (−2.3%)
$7,957 + $43,077
$51,034
2008
$4,470 (−3.2%)
$7,718 + $44,541
$52,259
2007
$4,616
$7,367 + $42,513
$49,880
Tax history for 1196 S Trainer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,721 (−0.4%)
$9,710 + $54,762
$64,472
2024
$4,738 (+6.6%)
$8,714 + $52,283
$60,997
2023
$4,443 (+4.9%)
$8,714 + $52,283
$60,997
2022
$4,236 (+4.5%)
$6,868 + $41,206
$48,074
2021
$4,054 (+2.8%)
$6,297 + $37,783
$44,080
2020
$3,944 (+2.5%)
$5,953 + $35,718
$41,671
2019
$3,847 (−28.0%)
$5,674 + $34,043
$39,717
2018
$5,341 (+8.0%)
$5,347 + $32,082
$37,429
2016
$4,946 (−1.2%)
$5,117 + $30,703
$35,820
2015
$5,007 (+2.3%)
$5,021 + $27,718
$32,739
2013
$4,892 (+23.7%)
$6,669 + $28,269
$34,938
2012
$3,956 (−8.6%)
$7,073 + $33,592
$40,665
2011
$4,326 (+2.9%)
$7,454 + $37,305
$44,759
2010
$4,202 (−3.7%)
$7,845 + $39,264
$47,109
2009
$4,365 (−2.3%)
$7,957 + $43,077
$51,034
2008
$4,470 (−3.2%)
$7,718 + $44,541
$52,259
2007
$4,616
$7,367 + $42,513
$49,880
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
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Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Winnebago County
APN
1227405045
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
R2
Two-Family Residential District
Rockfords residential zoning districts are intended to create, maintain, and promote a variety of housing opportunities for individual households and to maintain the desired physical character of existing neighborhoods and developing areas consistent with the citys official comprehensive plan. These regulations are intended to ensure that permitted and special uses are compatible within each district. They are intended to maintain and protect residential property values and to promote the peace quiet and enjoyment of the citys residential areas by requiring setbacks and open spaces on the same lot as the residential development. While these districts primarily accommodate residential use types some nonresidential use types are also allowed.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Office
Public service
Recreation
Communications tower
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Asphalt, Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Sump Pump, Finished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 500
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Features
Security Features: Security System
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Condominium
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Condominium
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,738
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $840
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $280
Schools Information
School District: Rockford 205
Elementary School: Gregory Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Eisenhower Middle
High School: Guilford High
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Winnebago County
APN: 1227405045
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
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Gregory Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
4/10
Eisenhower Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
3/10
Guilford High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
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