SOLD DEC 19, 2025

Off market dec 2025 for $170K

$201,622

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,380/mo

•

1,248

sq ft

226 Rome Ave Ave, Rockford, IL 61107

About this home

BACK ON MARKET! No fault of sellers. This BEAUTIFULLY updated 1930s home blends character with modern charm. Move in ready! Located in the North Highland Neighborhood close to amenities and the Swedish American Hospital. Step inside to freshly painted walls and refinished original hardwood floors. The newer appliances and remodeled kitchen is ready for holiday meal planning. Basement floor has been sealed and new exterior windows added. Freshly poured concrete front steps and a renovated garage ensure you are winter ready. Updated electrical, chandelier ceiling fans, and a wood burning fireplace adds to your comfort and convenience. Schedule your showing today!

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

4,792 sq ftLot Size

$162Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Penelope Rico • Weichert Realtors - Tovar Properties

Bought with Peggy Noble • Keller Williams Realty Signature

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•Source:NWIAR #202505498

Redfin Estimate

$201,622

$32K since sold in December 2025$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 0.1% higher than the average sale price ($202K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$217,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,320 sq ft
206 N Highland Ave, Rockford, IL 61107
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$185,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,421 sq ft
1818 2nd Ave, Rockford, IL 61104
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$180,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,310 sq ft
128 Rome Ave, Rockford, IL 61107
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$272,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths2,128 sq ft
519 Robert Ave, Rockford, IL 61107
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$200,000
E
4 beds1.5 baths1,603 sq ft
421 Welty Ave, Rockford, IL 61107
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$155,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,112 sq ft
610 N Prospect St, Rockford, IL 61107

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$1,523/mo

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Market trends in 61107, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.1%

+0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$239K

$4K MoM

Avg. days on market

10d

0 days MoM

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12 MoM

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Sale history for 226 Rome Ave Ave

Date

Event

Price

NWIAR #202505498

Dec 19, 2025

Sold

$170,000

$136/sq ft

Nov 26, 2025

Pending

—

Nov 21, 2025

Relisted

—

Nov 2, 2025

Pending

—

Oct 20, 2025

Price Changed

$174,000

$139/sq ft

Sep 29, 2025

Relisted

—

Sep 10, 2025

Pending

—

Sep 8, 2025

Listed

$175,000

$140/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12372053

Jun 27, 2025

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$97,000

$78/sq ft

May 23, 2025

Listing Removed

—

May 23, 2025

Listed

$94,900

$76/sq ft

+25

Welcome to this classic 1930-built home, full of timeless charm and many original features. Beautiful hardwood floors run throughout the house, and original built-ins in the bedrooms add warmth and character. The cozy living room features a wood-burning fireplace, perfect for relaxing evenings. A half bath has been recently added to the main floor for your convenience, and the full bath on the second level has been thoughtfully updated. The fourth bedroom can be easily removed to restore the living room to its original spacious size, offering flexible layout options. Enjoy the outdoors in the nicely sized yard, and take advantage of the one-car garage for parking or storage. With a little vision, this home is a true diamond in the rough-ready to shine with your personal touch.

NWIAR #202502685

Jun 27, 2025

Sold

$97,000

$78/sq ft

May 23, 2025

Delisted

—

May 23, 2025

Listed

$94,900

$76/sq ft

+25

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,719 (+8.2%)

$5,327 + $36,472

$41,799

2024

$2,512 (+9.6%)

$4,781 + $32,731

$37,512

2023

$2,292 (+8.1%)

$4,781 + $32,731

$37,512

2022

$2,121 (+7.4%)

$3,768 + $25,796

$29,564

2021

$1,974 (+5.0%)

$3,455 + $23,653

$27,108

2020

$1,881 (+4.6%)

$3,266 + $22,361

$25,627

2019

$1,799 (+7.8%)

$3,113 + $21,312

$24,425

2018

$1,669 (−5.5%)

$2,934 + $21,231

$24,165

2016

$1,766 (−1.2%)

$2,808 + $20,319

$23,127

2015

$1,788 (−13.2%)

$2,755 + $19,938

$22,693

2013

$2,060 (−7.5%)

$3,668 + $22,045

$25,713

2012

$2,228 (+1.3%)

$3,890 + $23,380

$27,270

2011

$2,200 (+7.6%)

$4,099 + $24,639

$28,738

2010

$2,045 (+6.4%)

$4,314 + $25,933

$30,247

2009

$1,921 (−1.0%)

$4,376 + $26,304

$30,680

2008

$1,940 (−3.6%)

$4,244 + $28,268

$32,512

2007

$2,011

$4,051 + $26,981

$31,032

Tax history for 226 Rome Ave Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,719 (+8.2%)

$5,327 + $36,472

$41,799

2024

$2,512 (+9.6%)

$4,781 + $32,731

$37,512

2023

$2,292 (+8.1%)

$4,781 + $32,731

$37,512

2022

$2,121 (+7.4%)

$3,768 + $25,796

$29,564

2021

$1,974 (+5.0%)

$3,455 + $23,653

$27,108

2020

$1,881 (+4.6%)

$3,266 + $22,361

$25,627

2019

$1,799 (+7.8%)

$3,113 + $21,312

$24,425

2018

$1,669 (−5.5%)

$2,934 + $21,231

$24,165

2016

$1,766 (−1.2%)

$2,808 + $20,319

$23,127

2015

$1,788 (−13.2%)

$2,755 + $19,938

$22,693

2013

$2,060 (−7.5%)

$3,668 + $22,045

$25,713

2012

$2,228 (+1.3%)

$3,890 + $23,380

$27,270

2011

$2,200 (+7.6%)

$4,099 + $24,639

$28,738

2010

$2,045 (+6.4%)

$4,314 + $25,933

$30,247

2009

$1,921 (−1.0%)

$4,376 + $26,304

$30,680

2008

$1,940 (−3.6%)

$4,244 + $28,268

$32,512

2007

$2,011

$4,051 + $26,981

$31,032

*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

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,931 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Winnebago County

APN

1124481018

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.

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
Parking Features: Concrete, Detached

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air

Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Building Information
# of Stories Total: 2

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.11

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,512

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

Schools Information
School District: Rockford 205
Elementary School: C Henry Bloom Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Abraham Lincoln Middle
High School: Rockford East High

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,931 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Winnebago County
APN: 1124481018

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026

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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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Estimated sale price

$192,000 – $232,000

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Home values near 226 Rome Ave Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
136 Rome Ave, Rockford, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$269,699
207 Rome Ave, Rockford, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2822 Sq. Ft.	$230,045

Address	Redfin Estimate
214 Rome Ave, Rockford, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 2670 Sq. Ft.	$278,357
139 Rome Ave, Rockford, IL 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$238,902

Address	Redfin Estimate
222 Rome Ave, Rockford, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$209,880
311 Rome Ave, Rockford, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2088 Sq. Ft.	$257,834

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