Welcome to your ranch oasis located at 1516 Vassar Rd, Rockford, IL 61103. This move-in ready home boasts an open layout with beautiful hardwood floors throughout, perfect for entertaining. The large living room features a bay window offering plenty of natural light. Cook up a feast in the spacious kitchen with loads of counter and cabinet space, complete with all appliances: oven/range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer/dryer combo and disposal. Three bedrooms feature hardwood floors and beautiful 6 panel doors while the full bathroom on the main floor offers convenience to guests. The family room is a great gathering spot and patio door leading to your private fenced backyard retreat. Step onto your spacious deck for outdoor dining and relaxation. Downstairs you'll find even more space to spread out in the full finished basement featuring a bar area, a 23 x 14 game/recreation room, plus a bonus flex room. Enjoy the amount of storage space as well!! The season will soon be here for grilling so enjoy your plumbed gas grill! Tools can be stored away in the 10 x 9 garden shed within this 0.18 acre lot. Just minutes from shopping! Don't miss out on this gem - Make This Home Yours!! Schedule A Showing Today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
7,841 sq ftLot Size
$159Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Fidel Batres• Keller Williams Realty Signature
Bought with NON-NWIAR Member• NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS?
Welcome to your ranch oasis located at 1516 Vassar Rd, Rockford, IL 61103. This move-in ready home boasts an open layout with beautiful hardwood floors throughout, perfect for entertaining. The large living room features a bay window offering plenty of natural light. Cook up a feast in the spacious kitchen with loads of counter and cabinet space, complete with all appliances: oven/range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer/dryer combo and disposal. Three bedrooms feature hardwood floors and beautiful 6 panel doors while the full bathroom on the main floor offers convenience to guests. The family room is a great gathering spot with its own fireplace and patio door leading to your private fenced backyard retreat. Step onto your spacious deck for outdoor dining and relaxation. Downstairs you'll find even more space to spread out in the full finished basement featuring a bar area, a 23 x 14 game/recreation room, plus a bonus flex room. Enjoy the amount of storage space as well!! The season will soon be here for grilling so enjoy your plumbed gas grill! Tools can be stored away in the 10 x 9 garden shed within this 0.18 acre lot. Just minutes from shopping! Don't miss out on this gem - Make This Home Yours!! Schedule A Showing Today!
NWIAR #202301554
May 24, 2023
Sold
$131,000
$122/sq ft
Apr 12, 2023
Pending
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Apr 7, 2023
Listed
$129,900
$121/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10625037
Mar 10, 2020
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$88,500
$82/sq ft
Feb 10, 2020
Contingent (Contingent (Do Not Show))
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Jan 31, 2020
Listed (New)
$89,900
$84/sq ft
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Adorable Ranch located in great location with mins to shopping & more! This home features nice open layout with hardwood floors, Large Living Room w/ Bay window, Large open kitchen with loads of counter & cabinet space, spacious Family room with fireplace and patio door to large Private fenced backyard w/ deck, plumbed gas grill & 10 x 9 shed. 3 spacious bedrooms w/ hardwood floors, updated Full bath and ample storage! The large finished basement features bar, rec area, bonus flex room, and additional storage space! Windows & doors replaced 2011. A/C & Furnace & aprilaire 2007. New refrigerator 2014, new dishwasher 2015. Move in ready, low taxes and quick close!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09193534
Jun 14, 2016
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$79,900
$74/sq ft
Apr 18, 2016
Pending
—
Apr 13, 2016
Listed (New)
$79,900
$74/sq ft
NWIAR #201602002
Jun 14, 2016
Sold
$79,900
$74/sq ft
Apr 13, 2016
Listed
$79,900
$74/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,412 (+15.2%)
$5,871 + $38,774
$44,645
2024
$2,963 (+6.2%)
$5,269 + $31,996
$37,265
2023
$2,789 (+4.4%)
$5,269 + $31,996
$37,265
2022
$2,670 (+4.1%)
$4,153 + $25,217
$29,370
2021
$2,565 (+2.5%)
$3,808 + $23,122
$26,930
2020
$2,502 (+2.3%)
$3,600 + $21,859
$25,459
2019
$2,447 (+1.7%)
$3,431 + $20,834
$24,265
2018
$2,407 (+66.8%)
$3,233 + $19,635
$22,868
2016
$1,443 (−1.2%)
$3,094 + $18,791
$21,885
2015
$1,461 (−42.0%)
$3,036 + $17,517
$20,553
2013
$2,520 (−22.9%)
$4,043 + $19,957
$24,000
2012
$3,269 (−2.7%)
$4,288 + $27,056
$31,344
2011
$3,361 (+3.2%)
$4,519 + $28,513
$33,032
2010
$3,258 (+4.6%)
$4,756 + $30,011
$34,767
2009
$3,113 (+8.6%)
$4,824 + $30,440
$35,264
2008
$2,866 (+5.5%)
$4,679 + $28,233
$32,912
2007
$2,716
$4,466 + $26,948
$31,414
Tax history for 1516 Vassar Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,412 (+15.2%)
$5,871 + $38,774
$44,645
2024
$2,963 (+6.2%)
$5,269 + $31,996
$37,265
2023
$2,789 (+4.4%)
$5,269 + $31,996
$37,265
2022
$2,670 (+4.1%)
$4,153 + $25,217
$29,370
2021
$2,565 (+2.5%)
$3,808 + $23,122
$26,930
2020
$2,502 (+2.3%)
$3,600 + $21,859
$25,459
2019
$2,447 (+1.7%)
$3,431 + $20,834
$24,265
2018
$2,407 (+66.8%)
$3,233 + $19,635
$22,868
2016
$1,443 (−1.2%)
$3,094 + $18,791
$21,885
2015
$1,461 (−42.0%)
$3,036 + $17,517
$20,553
2013
$2,520 (−22.9%)
$4,043 + $19,957
$24,000
2012
$3,269 (−2.7%)
$4,288 + $27,056
$31,344
2011
$3,361 (+3.2%)
$4,519 + $28,513
$33,032
2010
$3,258 (+4.6%)
$4,756 + $30,011
$34,767
2009
$3,113 (+8.6%)
$4,824 + $30,440
$35,264
2008
$2,866 (+5.5%)
$4,679 + $28,233
$32,912
2007
$2,716
$4,466 + $26,948
$31,414
*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
7,907 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Winnebago County
APN
1102403012
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.
R1
Single-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
Infrastructure
Office
Public service
Recreation
Communications tower
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1.5
Parking Features: Concrete, Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.18
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,565
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: Rockford 205
Elementary School: West View Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: West Middle
High School: Auburn High
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,907 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Winnebago County
APN: 1102403012
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
West View Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
West Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
2/10
Auburn High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Rockford, IL • 61103
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
June and 3.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10 hrs
3.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$163,000 – $197,000
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