This is NOT your cookie-cutter ranch! From the vaulted bedroom ceilings to the warm and cozy family room, you will love the unique style of this home! A wonderfully large kitchen, with all appliances included, looks right into the center of the home, aka the dining room! Entertaining will be a breeze with the connectivity of living spaces! Floor-to-ceiling windows provide a scenic view of the backyard, while you gaze at the crackling fire in your very own wood stove! Can you imagine clear winter evenings watching the snow fall through this picturesque wall of windows alongside a warm fire? Enjoy your own private deck off the primary bedroom! There is just so much to love about this home, including the oversized 2.5-car garage! You must see it to appreciate it!
Single-familyProperty Type
1944Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$107Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Catherine Fiebig-Zittlow• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck RE
Listed by Margarette Swanson• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck RE
Bought with Toni Vander Heyden• Keller Williams Realty Signature
This is NOT your cookie-cutter ranch! From the vaulted bedroom ceilings to the warm and cozy family room, you will love the unique style of this home! A wonderfully large kitchen, with all appliances included, looks right into the center of the home, aka the dining room! Entertaining will be a breeze with the connectivity of living spaces! Floor-to-ceiling windows provide a scenic view of the backyard, while you gaze at the crackling fire in your very own wood stove! Can you imagine clear winter evenings watching the snow fall through this picturesque wall of windows alongside a warm fire? Enjoy your own private deck off the primary bedroom! There is just so much to love about this home, including the oversized 2.5-car garage! You must see it to appreciate it!
NWIAR #201807028
Dec 17, 2018
Sold
$89,900
$52/sq ft
Nov 1, 2018
Listed
$89,900
$52/sq ft
+17
This 3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch style home features a unique layout will full exposure! New carpet and new windows throughout. Recently added new roof on the garage and on part of the house as well. Dining room offers a beautiful skylight for a great dining experience. Kitchen comes with stainless steel appliances. Master bedroom has its own sliders to the private deck which overlooks the backyard. Large beautifully finished lower level with hardwood floors and a wood burner fireplace. The lower level has french doors that go directly to the patio and yard. Office/playroom is also offered in the lower level. 2.5 car detached garage with a separate parking pad and plenty of room for backyard toys. This home is definitely one you will want to walk through to appreciate all the space it offers.
Public Records
May 16, 2007
Sold
$118,000
$69/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 18, 2001
Sold
$84,000
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,846 (+5.5%)
$6,562 + $42,995
$49,557
2024
$3,646 (−10.5%)
$5,889 + $38,585
$44,474
2023
$4,072 (+1.7%)
$5,889 + $38,585
$44,474
2022
$4,005 (+1.7%)
$4,642 + $30,410
$35,052
2021
$3,939 (+0.8%)
$4,256 + $27,884
$32,140
2020
$3,907 (+0.7%)
$4,023 + $26,360
$30,383
2019
$3,879 (+30.0%)
$3,834 + $25,124
$28,958
2018
$2,985 (+0.6%)
$3,613 + $17,307
$20,920
2016
$2,968 (+42.2%)
$3,458 + $16,563
$20,021
2015
$2,087 (−21.2%)
$3,393 + $16,253
$19,646
2013
$2,649 (+0.5%)
$4,516 + $20,400
$24,916
2012
$2,635 (−3.1%)
$4,790 + $21,635
$26,425
2011
$2,719 (−16.4%)
$5,048 + $22,800
$27,848
2010
$3,250 (+1.2%)
$5,313 + $29,390
$34,703
2009
$3,213 (+3.8%)
$5,389 + $30,812
$36,201
2008
$3,096 (+3.5%)
$5,227 + $29,886
$35,113
2007
$2,990
$4,989 + $29,087
$34,076
Tax history for 531 Rome Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,846 (+5.5%)
$6,562 + $42,995
$49,557
2024
$3,646 (−10.5%)
$5,889 + $38,585
$44,474
2023
$4,072 (+1.7%)
$5,889 + $38,585
$44,474
2022
$4,005 (+1.7%)
$4,642 + $30,410
$35,052
2021
$3,939 (+0.8%)
$4,256 + $27,884
$32,140
2020
$3,907 (+0.7%)
$4,023 + $26,360
$30,383
2019
$3,879 (+30.0%)
$3,834 + $25,124
$28,958
2018
$2,985 (+0.6%)
$3,613 + $17,307
$20,920
2016
$2,968 (+42.2%)
$3,458 + $16,563
$20,021
2015
$2,087 (−21.2%)
$3,393 + $16,253
$19,646
2013
$2,649 (+0.5%)
$4,516 + $20,400
$24,916
2012
$2,635 (−3.1%)
$4,790 + $21,635
$26,425
2011
$2,719 (−16.4%)
$5,048 + $22,800
$27,848
2010
$3,250 (+1.2%)
$5,313 + $29,390
$34,703
2009
$3,213 (+3.8%)
$5,389 + $30,812
$36,201
2008
$3,096 (+3.5%)
$5,227 + $29,886
$35,113
2007
$2,990
$4,989 + $29,087
$34,076
*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
7,796 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
1124432002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
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: 2.5
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 580
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,005
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: Rockford 205
Elementary School: District 205-RFD
Middle Or Junior School: District 205-RFD
High School: District 205-RFD
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,796 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Winnebago County
APN: 1124432002
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$176,000 – $212,000
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