Welcome to this spacious and thoughtfully updated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with a 2-car garage, located in a desirable neighborhood with plenty of outdoor opportunities. The main level features a bright and inviting living room and an open kitchen/eating area which is perfect for entertaining or everyday living. Head down to the partially exposed lower level, where you'll find a cozy family room with a fireplace, a generous rec room, and a convenient half bath—ideal for gatherings, play space, or movie nights. The lowest level includes the laundry area and a finished fourth bedroom with a brand-new egress window. Formerly used as a media room, this space comes equipped with built-in wall speakers and cable hookups, ready to connect to your own sound system receiver. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with its own private full bath, plus an additional full bath for family or guests. Outside, you'll love the fully fenced backyard with low-maintenance vinyl fencing, a concrete patio, a pergola for shade, and a handy storage shed—perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or keeping your outdoor tools organized. This home has been thoughtfully upgraded over the years. Major improvements include a new roof in 2020, water heater and furnace both replaced in 2018, an Aprilaire humidifier added in 2019, and a sump pump installed in 2023. The washer and dryer were updated in 2020, and in 2025, both the central air system and water softener were replaced. The home also features a whole-house surge protector and a brand-new water meter for added peace of mind. This home combines functionality, comfort, and style across every level—don’t miss your chance to make it yours. Schedule your private showing today!
Welcome to this spacious and thoughtfully updated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with a 2-car garage, located in a desirable neighborhood with plenty of outdoor opportunities. The main level features a bright and inviting living room and an open kitchen/eating area which is perfect for entertaining or everyday living. Head down to the partially exposed lower level, where you'll find a cozy family room with a fireplace, a generous rec room, and a convenient half bath-ideal for gatherings, play space, or movie nights. The lowest level includes the laundry area and a finished fourth bedroom with a brand-new egress window. Formerly used as a media room, this space comes equipped with built-in wall speakers and cable hookups, ready to connect to your own sound system receiver. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with its own private full bath, plus an additional full bath for family or guests. Outside, you'll love the fully fenced backyard with low-maintenance vinyl fencing, a concrete patio, a pergola for shade, and a handy storage shed-perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or keeping your outdoor tools organized. This home has been thoughtfully upgraded over the years. Major improvements include a new roof in 2020, water heater and furnace both replaced in 2018, an Aprilaire humidifier added in 2019, and a sump pump installed in 2023. The washer and dryer were updated in 2020, and in 2025, both the central air system and water softener were replaced. The home also features a whole-house surge protector and a brand-new water meter for added peace of mind. This home combines functionality, comfort, and style across every level-don't miss your chance to make it yours. Schedule your private showing today!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11765081
May 31, 2023
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$206,000
$102/sq ft
Apr 25, 2023
Pending
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Apr 24, 2023
Listing Removed
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Apr 21, 2023
Listed (Active)
$190,000
$94/sq ft
+32
This a great tri-level home with nice updates and maintained well through the years! Plenty of space with a large formal living room with large windows, family room, and spacious den with gas fireplace! Nice newer laminate flooring throughout most rooms. The kitchen is function and clean with a separate pantry and new stainless steel appliances that all stay! Upstairs has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with new flooring. The primary bedroom has large closet space with organizers already installed and an attached private bathroom. In the lower level is a huge family that flows into an open den room with a corner gas fireplace and half bathroom. In the basement there is plenty of room for a rec room while maintaining plenty of storage. Out back is perfect and picturesque with a spacious fenced in yard, a massive newer patio with covered pavilion that backs up to 25 acres of open land, and vinyl storage shed that stays! All new windows, new slider, and front exterior door all recently replaced. New furnace and hot water in 2018. Convenient sought after location on southeast Rockford location less than 2 miles from interstate 90, shopping you can walk to, and minutes from numerous hospital faculties! This a great home that is hard to find!
NWIAR #202301936
May 31, 2023
Sold
$206,000
$102/sq ft
Apr 25, 2023
Pending
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Apr 24, 2023
Delisted
—
Apr 21, 2023
Listed
$190,000
$94/sq ft
NWIAR #201600584
Apr 15, 2016
Sold
$97,000
$48/sq ft
Feb 6, 2016
Listed
$105,999
$52/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 29, 2003
Sold
$135,000
$67/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 3, 1995
Sold
$16,000
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$1,138 (−67.2%)
$11,613 + $37,902
$49,515
2022
$3,471 (+3.5%)
$9,152 + $27,231
$36,383
2021
$3,353 (+2.1%)
$8,392 + $24,969
$33,361
2020
$3,284 (+1.9%)
$7,933 + $23,605
$31,538
2019
$3,223 (−14.5%)
$7,561 + $22,498
$30,059
2018
$3,769 (−12.8%)
$7,126 + $25,288
$32,414
2016
$4,325 (−1.2%)
$6,820 + $28,473
$35,293
2015
$4,379 (−14.7%)
$6,692 + $27,939
$34,631
2013
$5,135 (+1.4%)
$8,902 + $33,773
$42,675
2012
$5,065 (−2.2%)
$9,441 + $35,818
$45,259
2011
$5,177 (+3.4%)
$9,949 + $37,747
$47,696
2010
$5,005 (+4.7%)
$10,472 + $39,730
$50,202
2009
$4,779 (−1.0%)
$10,622 + $40,298
$50,920
2008
$4,826 (+5.9%)
$10,303 + $41,358
$51,661
2007
$4,557
$9,834 + $39,475
$49,309
Tax history for 963 S Trainer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$1,138 (−67.2%)
$11,613 + $37,902
$49,515
2022
$3,471 (+3.5%)
$9,152 + $27,231
$36,383
2021
$3,353 (+2.1%)
$8,392 + $24,969
$33,361
2020
$3,284 (+1.9%)
$7,933 + $23,605
$31,538
2019
$3,223 (−14.5%)
$7,561 + $22,498
$30,059
2018
$3,769 (−12.8%)
$7,126 + $25,288
$32,414
2016
$4,325 (−1.2%)
$6,820 + $28,473
$35,293
2015
$4,379 (−14.7%)
$6,692 + $27,939
$34,631
2013
$5,135 (+1.4%)
$8,902 + $33,773
$42,675
2012
$5,065 (−2.2%)
$9,441 + $35,818
$45,259
2011
$5,177 (+3.4%)
$9,949 + $37,747
$47,696
2010
$5,005 (+4.7%)
$10,472 + $39,730
$50,202
2009
$4,779 (−1.0%)
$10,622 + $40,298
$50,920
2008
$4,826 (+5.9%)
$10,303 + $41,358
$51,661
2007
$4,557
$9,834 + $39,475
$49,309
*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
9,606 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
1227257007
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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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: Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater
Fireplace Features: Gas
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Sump Pump, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 863
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: Rockford 205
Elementary School: Gregory Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Eisenhower Middle
High School: Guilford High
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,606 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Winnebago County
APN: 1227257007
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
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Schools
Gregory Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
4/10
Eisenhower Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
3/10
Guilford High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
3/10
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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
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Rockford, IL • 61108
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
June and 3.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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3.5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$284,000 – $343,000
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