Last Sold Price
5 beds2,279 sqft$95/sqft
218 Rome Ave, Rockford, IL 61107

Description

Discover the charm of this remarkable all-brick two-story home, offering 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms across a spacious 2,487 square feet. Perfectly designed for multi-generational living or as a multi-family residence, this property features an exceptional in-law suite with separate living quarters. The main level welcomes you with a spacious family room and a modern kitchen equipped with a dishwasher and breakfast bar, seamlessly flowing into a large dining area. The master bedroom is a retreat...Discover the charm of this remarkable all-brick two-story home, offering 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms across a spacious 2,487 square feet. Perfectly designed for multi-generational living or as a multi-family residence, this property features an exceptional in-law suite with separate living quarters. The main level welcomes you with a spacious family room and a modern kitchen equipped with a dishwasher and breakfast bar, seamlessly flowing into a large dining area. The master bedroom is a retreat with double closets, accompanied by two additional bedrooms on this level. Upstairs, enjoy a self-contained unit featuring its own cozy family room, a well-appointed kitchen, two bedrooms, and a full bathroom. The partially exposed basement adds even more living space with a large rec room, convenient laundry hookups, and a unique "bomb shelter" with one full bathroom (no designated room) and one half bath. Additional highlights include beautiful two-story wooden decks, a fenced backyard for privacy, and a spacious detached 2-car garage. Located in the picturesque city of Rockford, this home is just minutes from downtown, shopping, dining, I-90, and the new Hard Rock Casino. Experience the unique opportunities this property has to offer
LISTING CLOSED: 01/15/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Fidel Batres • Keller Williams Realty Signature
    P: (815) 290-0333 C: (815) 677-8331 fidel@fidelityrealestategrp.com

Property Details for 218 Rome Avenue

MLS #
202406120
Days on Market
21
Taxes
$4,561 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
House / 2 Stories
Year Built
1963
Lot Size
0.18 AC / 7,840 SF
Style
2 Story
Garage
2.0
Garage Type/Driveway
Detached

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$190,000

Avg days on market

13

Sale-to-list ratio

97.2%

Rockford, IL

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Location

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Building Information for 218 Rome Avenue

Stories-Year Built1963Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,840 SF

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Property Information for 218 Rome Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Grid: 57
  • City: ROCKFORD
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61107
  • Address: 218 Rome Avenue
  • County: Winnebago County
  • Zip Code: 61107
  • Year Built: 1963
  • School District: Rockford 205
  • Elementary School 1: Maud E Johnson Elementary
  • Middle School: Abraham Lincoln Middle
  • High School: Rockford East High
  • Township: Rockford
Taxes and HOA
  • HOA Fee: $0
  • Tax Year: 2023
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 0.18
  • Property Type: City/Town
  • Road Frontage: City/Town
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 0
  • Est Main Sq. Ft.: 2279
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2279
  • Est Above Grade SqFt: 2279
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
Utilities
  • Water: City/Community
  • Sewer: City/Community
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Brick/Stone
  • General Features: Main Floor Primary
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Stove/Range Fuel: Gas
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Baths: 3
  • Half Baths: 1
  • # Full Baths Upper Lvl: 1
  • # 1/2 Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Main Lvl: 1
  • # 1/2 Baths Main Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Lower Lvl: 2
  • Total Baths: 3.5
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit
  • Appl Stay/Incl: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Water Softener
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fans/Remotes
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 12
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 9
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 9
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 9
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Length: 14
  • Bedroom 4 Width: 12
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Dining Room Length: 15
  • Dining Room Width: 13
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room: Yes
  • Family Room Length: 22
  • Family Room Width: 19
  • Family Room Level: Upper
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 15
  • Kitchen Width: 7
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room Length: 17
  • Living Room Width: 13
  • Living Room Level: Main
Recreation Room
  • Rec Room Length: 47
  • Rec Room Width: 15
  • Rec Room: Yes
  • Rec Room Level: Lower
Additional Rooms
  • Addl Room 5 Length: 12
  • Addl Room 5 Width: 10
  • Addl Room 5 Name: Bedroom 5
  • Addl Room 5 Level: Upper
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease: No

Property History for 218 Rome Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 15, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1549908978

$216,000

+47.9% / yr

Jan 15, 2025

Sold

MRED #12196968

$216,000
Jan 14, 2025

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202406120

$216,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/15/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1549908978

$216,000

+47.9% / yr

01/15/2025

Sold

MRED #12196968

$216,000
01/14/2025

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202406120

$216,000

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

Public Records for 218 Rome Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$5,674Additions$63,741Total$69,415
Tax Record2025$5,599 ($467 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,359 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,319 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,040 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt430 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,841 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1963Year Renovated1963ZoningR1CountyWINNEBAGOAPN1124481020

Schools near 218 Rome Avenue

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
Charter - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
C Henry Bloom Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Abraham Lincoln Middle School
Public6 to 8

Rockford East High School
Public9 to 12

CICS Jackson
CharterK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 218 Rome Avenue, Rockford, IL 61107
$216,000
5
2,279
7,840
$118,000
3
7,840
$183,000
2,670
$170,000
3
1,248
4,791
2
1
1,064
7,841
$110,000
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