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. The property is currently tenant-occupied on a month-to-month lease at $1,250 per month.
For sale
$145,000
522 Rome Ave, Rockford, IL 61107
2beds
2,160sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
7,840.8 Square Feet Lot
$162,800 Zestimate®
$67/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Office or flex spaceAdditional storage shedRec roomOne-car garage
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 12 hours ago
Listed by:
Justin Sheley 815-978-8639,
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202601404
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 110.11
- Dimensions: 12.1 x 9.1
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 98.39
- Dimensions: 10.8 x 9.11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 16 x 13.5
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 159.72
- Dimensions: 13.2 x 12.1
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: None, Gas Water Heater
Features
- L.L. Finished Space
- Basement: Basement Entrance,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,160
- Total interior livable area: 2,160 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,080
- Finished area below ground: 1,080
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch 3 Season
Lot
- Size: 7,840.8 Square Feet
- Features: City/Town
Details
- Parcel number: 1124431012
- Special conditions: Agent Owned/Interest
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: City/Community
- Water: City/Community
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IL
Location
- Region: Rockford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $67/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $128,619
- Annual tax amount: $3,494
- Price range: $145K - $145K
- Date on market: 3/14/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$162,800
$147,000 - $177,000
$1,733/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $145,000+222.6%$67/sqft |
Source:  NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202601404 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2012 | Listing removed | $950 |
Source: Walker Development LLC Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2012 | Listed for rent | $950 |
Source: Walker Development LLC Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2012 | Sold | $44,950-58.8%$21/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07995704 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2006 | Sold | $109,000+39.7%$50/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/1998 | Sold | $78,000$36/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,494 +5.8% | $42,873 +13.4% |
| 2023 | $3,302 +59.4% | $37,804 +56.6% |
| 2022 | $2,072 | $24,136 +9.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $22,131 -24.4% |
| 2020 | $2,995 +2% | $29,290 +4.9% |
| 2019 | $2,936 +10% | $27,916 +13% |
| 2018 | $2,668 +2% | $24,697 +4.5% |
| 2017 | $2,617 | $23,636 +1.9% |
| 2016 | $2,617 +0.7% | $23,193 +11.8% |
| 2015 | $2,597 +15.2% | $20,741 -22.3% |
| 2014 | $2,255 -33.2% | $26,685 -27.1% |
| 2009 | $3,374 | $36,618 +6.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $34,474 +8.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $31,876 +4.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $30,430 +5.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $28,838 +12.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $25,658 +3.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $24,829 +1% |
| 2000 | -- | $24,583 |
| 1999 | -- | $24,583 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,027/mo
Principal & interest
$748
Property taxes
$279
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: North Highland
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10C Henry Bloom Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Abraham Lincoln Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 1/10Rockford East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: C Henry Bloom Elementary
- Middle: Abraham Lincoln Middle
- High: Rockford East High
- District: Rockford 205
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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