Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,001 sqft
1196 S Trainer Rd, Rockford, IL 61108
CondoProperty Type
1994Year Built
$114/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

55+ Community All Brick Beauty! Quality construction by Zentz Builders in Forest Vale Estates! Lots of natural light in this 1500+ sqft condo! Handy eat-in kitchen and main floor laundry is so convenient. Two nicely-sized bedrooms on the main floor, plus living/dining room. Good-sized deck for relaxing summer evenings spent outside. Furnace, AC, and water heater all recently replaced within the last 3 years. Partially finished lower level with den/family room, 3rd bedroom and 3rd full bathroom. Lower...55+ Community All Brick Beauty! Quality construction by Zentz Builders in Forest Vale Estates! Lots of natural light in this 1500+ sqft condo! Handy eat-in kitchen and main floor laundry is so convenient. Two nicely-sized bedrooms on the main floor, plus living/dining room. Good-sized deck for relaxing summer evenings spent outside. Furnace, AC, and water heater all recently replaced within the last 3 years. Partially finished lower level with den/family room, 3rd bedroom and 3rd full bathroom. Lower level also boasts plenty of space for storage, a cedar closet for clothing storage, and a workshop area. Super convenient location - 5 minutes to lots of shopping, dining and interstate access. Strong HOA, dues are $840/quarter. Sorry ....no rentals allowed. Quick close possible. Sold "as is" to settle estate. Some photos are virtually staged. Association does not allow leasing or renting. 55+ community.
  • Listed by: Kelly Wolf 815.914.1685 kelly.wolf.1964@gmail.com • Keller Williams Realty Signature
  • Listed by: Alex T Wolf 815.315.1111 a.wolf@kw.com • Keller Williams Realty Signature
Listing closed: 02/20/2026 12:00 AM • Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 202600288

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Property Information for 1196 South Trainer Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,738 / year
  • MLS Type: Attached Single / Ground Level Ranch
  • Style: Ranch Style
  • Garage: 2.0
  • Garage Type/Driveway: Asphalt, Attached, Garage Remote/Opener
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: 1196 S Trainer Rd
  • Year Built: 1994
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: ROCKFORD
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61108
  • Address: 1196 S Trainer Road
  • County: Winnebago County
  • Zip Code: 61108
  • Year Built: 1994
  • School District: Rockford 205
  • Elementary School 1: Gregory Elementary
  • Middle School: Eisenhower Middle
  • High School: Guilford High
  • Township: Rockford
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Taxes: $4,738
Property
Lot Information
  • Property Type: City/Town, Covenants, Restrictions, Subdivision
  • Road Frontage: City/Town
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 500
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2001
  • Est Above Grade SqFt: 1501
Property and Assessments
  • Class: CONDO
  • Type: Condominium
Utilities
  • Water: City/Community
  • Sewer: City/Community
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Brick/Stone
  • General Features: Deck, Laundry 1st Floor, L.L. Finished Space, Main Floor Primary, Partial Exposure, Security System, Skylight(s), Yard Irrigation
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Stove/Range Fuel: Electric
  • Basement: Finished, Partial Exposure
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Baths: 3
  • Half Baths: 0
  • # Full Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Main Lvl: 2
  • # 1/2 Baths Main Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Lower Lvl: 1
  • # 1/2 Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • Total Baths: 3.0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Interior Features: Countertop-Solid Surface, Security System, Solar Tubes/Light Tubes, Walk-In Closet, Window Treatments
  • APPL THAT STAY/INCL: Disposal, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Sump Pump, Washer, Water Softener
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 11
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 10
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 14
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 12
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Lower
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: No
  • Dining Room Level: N/A
Family Room
  • Family Room: Yes
  • Family Room Length: 17
  • Family Room Width: 11
  • Family Room Level: Lower
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 15
  • Kitchen Width: 15
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room Length: 31
  • Living Room Width: 13
  • Living Room Level: Main
Recreation Room
  • Rec Room: No
Additional Rooms
  • Addl Room 5 Length: 6
  • Addl Room 5 Width: 4
  • Addl Room 5 Name: Laundry
  • Addl Room 5 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 6 Name: Wkshp
  • Addl Room 6 Level: Lower
  • Addl Room 6 Length: 14
  • Addl Room 6 Width: 12
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease: No

Property History for 1196 South Trainer Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 20, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1930110380

$227,500

+0.9% / yr

Feb 20, 2026

Sold

MRED #12549772

$227,500
Feb 19, 2026

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202600288

$227,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/20/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1930110380

$227,500

+0.9% / yr

02/20/2026

Sold

MRED #12549772

$227,500
02/19/2026

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202600288

$227,500

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1196 South Trainer Road

Taxable ValueLand$9,710Additions$54,762Total$64,472
Tax Record2025$4,721 ($393 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,501 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,501 SqFtStories1Lot Size311,890 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1994Year Renovated1994ZoningR2CountyWINNEBAGOAPN1227405045

Schools near 1196 South Trainer Road

This home is within Rockford School District 205.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 3 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Gregory Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Eisenhower Middle School
Public6 to 8

Guilford High School
Public9 to 12

Cherry Valley Elementary School
Public3 to 5

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