For Sale18d on marketHistoric · 106 yrs
221 Rome Ave
Rockford, IL, 61107 • North Highland • Winnebago County
$235,000
$87/sqft
Down payment assistance available
2,688Sqft
1920Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1920 · 106 years of history
IL
North Highland
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About this home
Multi Family · Built 1920 · Historic
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a solid brick 3-unit in a prime Rockford location with strong upside potential. This classic colonial-style property features two 1-bedroom, 1-bath units on the main level, along with a spacious upper unit with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath that can be converted to a 3-bedroom, maximizing future cash flow. The building offers the durability of full-brick construction and includes a full, unfinished city vibe basement, providing ample storage and additional value-add opportunities. Conveniently located near downtown Rockford, Swedish hospitals, shopping, and restaurants. Photos may include virtual staging and AI enhancements. Property is being sold as-is. Portfolio opportunity — can be purchased together with 219 Rome Ave for a total of 5 units.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,536/month
Principal & Interest$1,222
Property Tax$235
Insurance$78
Down payment20% ($47,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.77% rate · 30yr fixed · $188,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
Type3 - 4 Units
Year Built1920
HeatingHot Water/Steam
CoolingNone
Parking2 Parking spaces
Days on Zillow18 Days
Price/sqft$87
Property
Home typeMulti Family
Sub-type3 - 4 Units
Year built1920
Stories2
Systems
HeatingHot Water/Steam
CoolingNone
RoofShingle,Rubber
ConstructionBrick/Stone
Water / SewerCity / City
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodNorth Highland
Annual tax$5,387
Parcel1124482003
Features & details
5 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Refrigerator
Stove/Cooktop
Gas Water Heater
Heating
Hot Water/Steam
Cooling
None
Exterior Features
Construction
Brick/Stone
Utilities
Separate Utilities
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market18
Est. value$235,300
Est. rent$1,515/mo
Tax rate2.31%
Price/sqft$87
On marketMar 23, 2026
PostedMar 23, 2026
Last sold$100,500
MLS updatedMar 30, 2026
Tour days9
Views1,244
Favorites44
How are the schools in Rockford?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Rockford, IL, 61107
Price history
12 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 23, 2026Listed For Sale$235,000$87NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®
Mar 8, 2023Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals
Mar 3, 2023Listed For Rent$700—Zillow Rentals
Feb 10, 2021Listing Removed——NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®
Jan 23, 2021Listed For Rent$575—NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®
Sep 28, 2020Listing Removed$575—Jason Bennett
Sep 24, 2020Listed For Rent$575—Jason Bennett
Jan 1, 2020Listing Removed$85,000$32DICKERSON & NIEMAN
Sep 12, 2019Price Change$85,000$32DICKERSON & NIEMAN
Aug 22, 2019Listed For Sale$102,000$38DICKERSON & NIEMAN
Aug 17, 2004Sold$100,500$37Public Record
Aug 3, 2000Sold$80,000$30Public Record
Listed For Sale$235,000
Mar 23, 2026•$87/sqft•NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®
Listing Removed—
Mar 8, 2023•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$700
Mar 3, 20230•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed—
Feb 10, 2021•NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®
Listed For Rent$575
Jan 23, 20210•NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®
Listing Removed$575
Sep 28, 20200•Jason Bennett
Listed For Rent$575
Sep 24, 20200•Jason Bennett
Listing Removed$85,000
Jan 1, 2020•$32/sqft•DICKERSON & NIEMAN
Price Change$85,000
Sep 12, 2019•$32/sqft•DICKERSON & NIEMAN
Listed For Sale$102,000
Aug 22, 2019•$38/sqft•DICKERSON & NIEMAN
Sold$100,500
Aug 17, 2004•$37/sqft•Public Record
Sold$80,000
Aug 3, 2000•$30/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
20 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2024$5,387$56,843
Apr 10, 2023$3,984$38,365
Apr 10, 2022$3,918$34,291
Apr 10, 2021—$31,443
Apr 10, 2020$3,822$29,725
Apr 10, 2019$3,795$28,331
Apr 10, 2018$3,799$26,621
Apr 10, 2017$3,780$25,477
Apr 10, 2016$3,780$25,000
Apr 10, 2015$3,776$25,000
Apr 10, 2014$3,824$23,532
Apr 10, 2009$4,408$47,247
Apr 10, 2007—$43,740
Apr 10, 2006—$42,287
Apr 10, 2005—$36,992
Apr 10, 2004—$35,057
Apr 10, 2003—$33,014
Apr 10, 2001—$30,518
Apr 10, 2000—$31,631
Apr 10, 1999—$31,631
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Rockford, IL • Winnebago County
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