* * * Back on the Market * * * Buyers financing fell through and the home is back on the market with a new roof on the home and garage. Currently vacant and easy to show. Located in the desirable North Highland neighborhood, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a great opportunity for both owner-occupants and investors. The finished basement adds valuable living space with two bonus rooms, a rec room, and an office or flex space. A walk-up attic provides ample storage options. Off the alley, you’ll find a one-car garage plus an additional storage shed. "Agent Owned"
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
7,841 sq ftLot Size
$72Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Justin Sheley• Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Est. $1,681 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 522 Rome Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jun 24, 2026
Sold
$152,500
$71/sq ft
NWIAR #202601404
Jun 26, 2026
Sold
$155,000
$72/sq ft
May 22, 2026
Pending
—
May 19, 2026
Relisted
—
May 19, 2026
Price Changed
$155,000
$72/sq ft
Apr 15, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 14, 2026
Listed
$145,000
$67/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 30, 2020
Sold
$260,000
$120/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07995704
Apr 19, 2012
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$44,950
$21/sq ft
Mar 23, 2012
Pending
—
Feb 14, 2012
Listed (New)
$49,900
$23/sq ft
+2
OAK KITCHEN, HARDWOOD FLOORS, 2 PORCHES, FENCED YARD. UNFINISHED ATTIC WITH GREAT POTENTIAL! THIS IS A FANNIE MAE HOMEPATH PROPERTY. THIS PROPERTY IS APPROVED FOR HOMEPATH MORTGAGE AND RENOVATION MORTGAGE PROGRAMS.
Public Records
Sep 26, 2006
Sold
$109,000
$50/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 23, 1998
Sold
$78,000
$36/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,688 (+5.5%)
$6,561 + $41,212
$47,773
2024
$3,494 (+5.8%)
$5,888 + $36,985
$42,873
2023
$3,302 (+59.4%)
$5,888 + $36,985
$42,873
2022
$2,072 (+4.8%)
$4,642 + $19,494
$24,136
2021
$1,977 (−34.0%)
$4,256 + $17,875
$22,131
2020
$2,995 (+2.0%)
$4,023 + $25,267
$29,290
2019
$2,936 (+10.0%)
$3,834 + $24,082
$27,916
2018
$2,668 (+2.7%)
$3,614 + $21,083
$24,697
2016
$2,597 (+15.2%)
$3,459 + $20,177
$23,636
2015
$2,254 (+13.9%)
$3,394 + $19,799
$23,193
2013
$1,978 (+65.9%)
$4,516 + $9,611
$14,127
2012
$1,192 (−64.7%)
$4,790 + $10,193
$14,983
2011
$3,374 (+3.2%)
$5,048 + $28,090
$33,138
2010
$3,270 (+0.4%)
$5,313 + $29,565
$34,878
2009
$3,257 (+3.8%)
$5,389 + $31,229
$36,618
2008
$3,138 (+3.5%)
$5,227 + $30,290
$35,517
2007
$3,031
$4,989 + $29,485
$34,474
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
154 ft.
Lot size
7,706 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Winnebago County
APN
1124431012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 14, 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
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,080
# of Stories Total: 1
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: $3,494
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: 7,706 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Winnebago County
APN: 1124431012
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
C Henry Bloom Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
3/10
Rockford East High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
1/10
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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
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
5.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$190,000 – $230,000
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