Discover the charm of this remarkable all-brick two-story home, offering 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms across a spacious 2,487 square feet. Perfectly designed for multi-generational living or as a multi-family residence, this property features an exceptional in-law suite with separate living quarters. The main level welcomes you with a spacious family room and a modern kitchen equipped with a dishwasher and breakfast bar, seamlessly flowing into a large dining area. The master bedroom is a retreat with double closets, accompanied by two additional bedrooms on this level. Upstairs, enjoy a self-contained unit featuring its own cozy family room, a well-appointed kitchen, two bedrooms, and a full bathroom. The partially exposed basement adds even more living space with a large rec room, convenient laundry hookups, and a unique "bomb shelter" with one full bathroom (no designated room) and one half bath. Additional highlights include beautiful two-story wooden decks, a fenced backyard for privacy, and a spacious detached 2-car garage. Located in the picturesque city of Rockford, this home is just minutes from downtown, shopping, dining, I-90, and the new Hard Rock Casino. Experience the unique opportunities this property has to offer
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
7,841 sq ftLot Size
$109Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Fidel Batres• Keller Williams Realty Signature
Bought with Alice Lin• Weichert Realtors - Tovar Properties
Discover the charm of this remarkable all-brick two-story home, offering 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms across a spacious 2,487 square feet. Perfectly designed for multi-generational living or as a multi-family residence, this property features an exceptional in-law suite with separate living quarters. The main level welcomes you with a spacious family room and a modern kitchen equipped with a dishwasher and breakfast bar, seamlessly flowing into a large dining area. The master bedroom is a retreat with double closets, accompanied by two additional bedrooms on this level. Upstairs, enjoy a self-contained unit featuring its own cozy family room, a well-appointed kitchen, two bedrooms, and a full bathroom. The partially exposed basement adds even more living space with a large rec room, convenient laundry hookups, and a unique "bomb shelter" with one full bathroom (no designated room) and one half bath. Additional highlights include beautiful two-story wooden decks, a fenced backyard for privacy, and a spacious detached 2-car garage. Located in the picturesque city of Rockford, this home is just minutes from downtown, shopping, dining, I-90, and the new Hard Rock Casino. Experience the unique opportunities this property has to offer
NWIAR #202406120
Jan 15, 2025
Sold
$216,000
$95/sq ft
Nov 19, 2024
Pending
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Nov 13, 2024
Price Changed
$209,900
$92/sq ft
Oct 25, 2024
Listed
$229,900
$101/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12137962
Oct 25, 2024
Listing Removed
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NWIAR #2
Sep 23, 2024
Price Changed
$229,900
$101/sq ft
NWIAR #1
Sep 23, 2024
Price Changed
$229,900
$101/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 8, 2022
Sold
$69,900
$31/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11286001
Feb 28, 2022
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$139,900
$61/sq ft
Jan 27, 2022
Pending
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Dec 13, 2021
Listed (Active)
$139,900
$61/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11286003
Feb 28, 2022
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$139,900
$61/sq ft
Jan 27, 2022
Pending
—
Dec 13, 2021
Listed (Active)
$139,900
$61/sq ft
NWIAR #202108076
Feb 28, 2022
Sold
$139,900
$61/sq ft
Dec 13, 2021
Listed
$139,900
$61/sq ft
NWIAR #202108077
Feb 28, 2022
Sold
$139,900
$61/sq ft
Dec 13, 2021
Listed
$139,900
$61/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09662142
Sep 25, 2018
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Sep 24, 2008
Sold
$135,000
$59/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 30, 1989
Sold
$61,000
$27/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,599 (+15.2%)
$5,674 + $63,741
$69,415
2024
$4,861 (+6.6%)
$5,092 + $57,203
$62,295
2023
$4,561 (−11.1%)
$5,092 + $57,203
$62,295
2022
$5,129 (−7.0%)
$4,013 + $45,083
$49,096
2021
$5,518 (+0.8%)
$3,680 + $41,338
$45,018
2020
$5,472 (+0.7%)
$3,479 + $39,079
$42,558
2019
$5,434 (−0.4%)
$3,316 + $37,246
$40,562
2018
$5,455 (+6.0%)
$3,125 + $35,101
$38,226
2016
$5,148 (−1.2%)
$2,990 + $31,739
$34,729
2015
$5,212 (+13.0%)
$2,934 + $31,144
$34,078
2013
$4,611 (+1.3%)
$3,893 + $35,039
$38,932
2012
$4,552 (−2.3%)
$4,129 + $37,161
$41,290
2011
$4,659 (+3.4%)
$4,351 + $39,162
$43,513
2010
$4,507 (+4.7%)
$4,580 + $41,219
$45,799
2009
$4,303 (+0.4%)
$4,645 + $41,808
$46,453
2008
$4,287 (+15.5%)
$4,505 + $42,008
$46,513
2007
$3,711
$4,300 + $36,782
$41,082
Tax history for 218 Rome Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,599 (+15.2%)
$5,674 + $63,741
$69,415
2024
$4,861 (+6.6%)
$5,092 + $57,203
$62,295
2023
$4,561 (−11.1%)
$5,092 + $57,203
$62,295
2022
$5,129 (−7.0%)
$4,013 + $45,083
$49,096
2021
$5,518 (+0.8%)
$3,680 + $41,338
$45,018
2020
$5,472 (+0.7%)
$3,479 + $39,079
$42,558
2019
$5,434 (−0.4%)
$3,316 + $37,246
$40,562
2018
$5,455 (+6.0%)
$3,125 + $35,101
$38,226
2016
$5,148 (−1.2%)
$2,990 + $31,739
$34,729
2015
$5,212 (+13.0%)
$2,934 + $31,144
$34,078
2013
$4,611 (+1.3%)
$3,893 + $35,039
$38,932
2012
$4,552 (−2.3%)
$4,129 + $37,161
$41,290
2011
$4,659 (+3.4%)
$4,351 + $39,162
$43,513
2010
$4,507 (+4.7%)
$4,580 + $41,219
$45,799
2009
$4,303 (+0.4%)
$4,645 + $41,808
$46,453
2008
$4,287 (+15.5%)
$4,505 + $42,008
$46,513
2007
$3,711
$4,300 + $36,782
$41,082
*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
7,370 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Winnebago County
APN
1124481020
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: 2
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 2
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: $4,561
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: Rockford 205
Elementary School: Maud E Johnson Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Abraham Lincoln Middle
High School: Rockford East High
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,370 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Winnebago County
APN: 1124481020
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
C Henry Bloom Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
4/10
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
3/10
Rockford East High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
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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 • 61107
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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
$237,000 – $287,000
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