Winnebago County property record for 1237 Benton St, Rockford, IL 61107
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,300 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $92,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,450 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 204C392 |
| Primary APN | 204C392 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,300 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,768 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 204 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 468 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 49 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1237 BENTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | ROCKFORD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61107-4120 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | CROSBYS ADD W 44.68 FT N 1/3 LOT 002 BLOCK 010 |
| Legal Subdivision | CROSBYS ADD |
| Legal Block | 010 |
| Legal Lot Number | 002 |
| Jurisdiction | WINNEBAGO IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ROCKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
1237 Benton St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2023.
Source: Winnebago County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1237 BENTON ST, ROCKFORD, IL 61107-4120 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GREENSTATE CU |
| Nov 2, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer LAKESHORE TITLE AGENCY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202314369 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WINNEBAGO IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1237 BENTON ST, ROCKFORD, IL 61107-4120 |
| Document Number | 0000014369 |
| Map Reference | BK40 PG4 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2314369 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Title Company | TULSA ABSTRACT AND TITLE COMPANY, TUA |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $138.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1237 BENTON ST, ROCKFORD, IL 61107-4120 |
| Document Number | 0000014370 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2314370 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.63% |
| Document Number | 0000014371 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2314371 |
| Name | ILLINOIS HOUSING DEV AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2033 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WINNEBAGO IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1237 BENTON ST, ROCKFORD, IL 61107-4120 |
| Document Number | 0000039425 |
| Map Reference | DB 40 PG 4 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2139425 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | LAKESHORE TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $22.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1335 CLOVER AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61102-3123 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1237 Benton St was $1,450.
Source: Winnebago County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Winnebago County |
| County Subdivision | Rockford Township |
| Municipality | Rockford City |
| Unified School District | Rockford School District 205 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,450.00 | $22,426 Land $1,872 Building $20,554 | $67,278 Land $5,616 Building $61,662 |
| 2022 | $15,862 Land $1,324 Building $14,538 | $47,586 Land $3,972 Building $43,614 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1237 Benton St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 12, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1237 Benton St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ROCKFORD serves 147,051 people · EPA ID IL2010300 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 9 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 569 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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