522 Rome Ave

2,160 Sq. Ft.
$72 / Sq. Ft.
2,160
Sq. Ft.
$72
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Back on the Market Buyers financing fell through and the home is back on the market with a new roof on the home and garage. Currently vacant and easy to show. 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...Back on the Market Buyers financing fell through and the home is back on the market with a new roof on the home and garage. Currently vacant and easy to show. 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. "Agent Owned"

Property Details for 522 Rome Avenue

Style
1.5 Story
Garage
1.0
Garage Type/Driveway
Detached
LISTING UPDATED: 05/22/2026 11:27 AM

Property Details for 522 Rome Avenue

StatusPending
MLS #202601404
Days on Market33
Taxes$3,494 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeHouse / House
Year Built1923
Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,840 SF
CountyWinnebago County

Location

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Building Information for 522 Rome Avenue

Stories-Year Built1923Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,840 SF

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Property Information for 522 Rome Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: ROCKFORD
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61107
  • Geo Quality: 0.95
  • Geo Zoom Level: 16.0
  • Geo Address Line: 522 Rome Ave
  • Geo Primary City: Rockford
  • Geo Subdivision: IL
  • Geo Postal Code: 61107
  • Geo Match Code: 0
  • Geo Matched Method: 0
  • Address: 522 Rome Avenue
  • County: Winnebago County
  • Zip Code: 61107
  • Year Built: 1923
  • School District: Rockford 205
  • Elementary School 1: C Henry Bloom Elementary
  • Middle School: Abraham Lincoln Middle
  • High School: Rockford East High
Taxes and HOA
  • HOA Fee: $0
  • Tax Year: 2024
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 0.18
  • Property Type: City/Town
  • Road Frontage: City/Town
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 1080
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2160
  • Est Above Grade SqFt: 1080
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
Utilities
  • Water: City/Community
  • Sewer: City/Community
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Siding
  • General Features: Basement Entrance, L.L. Finished Space, Main Floor Primary, Porch 3 Season
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Stove/Range Fuel: Gas
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Half Baths: 0
  • # Full Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Main Lvl: 1
  • # 1/2 Baths Main Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Lower Lvl: 1
  • # 1/2 Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • Total Baths: 2.0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Appl Stay/Incl: None
  • Interior Features: Other/None
Room Information
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 10.8
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 9.11
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Dining Room Length: 16
  • Dining Room Width: 13.5
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room: No
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 13.2
  • Kitchen Width: 12.1
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room Length: 16
  • Living Room Width: 13
  • Living Room Level: Main
Recreation Room
  • Rec Room Length: 32
  • Rec Room Width: 13.5
  • Rec Room: Yes
  • Rec Room Level: Lower
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease: No

Property History for 522 Rome Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 20, 2026

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202601404

May 18, 2026

Price Change

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202601404

$155,000
Mar 13, 2026

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202601404

$145,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/20/2026

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202601404

05/18/2026

Price Change

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202601404

$155,000
03/13/2026

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202601404

$145,000

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

Public Records for 522 Rome Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$5,888Additions$36,985Total$42,873
Tax Record2024$3,688 ($307 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,080 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,080 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,700 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1923ZoningR1CountyWINNEBAGOAPN11-24-431-012

Schools near 522 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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