Winnebago County property record for 1237 Soper Ave, Rockford, IL 61101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,024 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $16,500 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,025 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Transfer May 2023 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 196A031 |
| Primary APN | 196A031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,024 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,768 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 744 sqft |
| Basement Area | 744 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 163 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Corner |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Porch | Porch |
| Deck Area | 36 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 1237 SOPER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ROCKFORD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61101-2551 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | AUBURN CREST SUBD PT NE1/4 SEC 16-44-1LOT 012 BLOCK 002 |
| Legal Range | 1 |
| Legal Township | 44 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUBURN CREST SUBD |
| Legal Block | 002 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | WINNEBAGO IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ROCKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 3601 |
1237 Soper Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in April 2026.
Source: Winnebago County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5115 AUBURN ST, ROCKFORD, IL 61101-2401 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| May 19, 2023 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Jan 30, 2023 | Foreclosure |
| Dec 26, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI MIDFIRST BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202310784 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008237 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WINNEBAGO IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1237 SOPER AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101-2551 |
| Document Number | 0000008237 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20268237 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 5115 AUBURN ST, ROCKFORD, IL 61101-2401 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WINNEBAGO IL |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1237 SOPER AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101-2551 |
| Document Number | 0000010784 |
| Map Reference | BK21 PG443 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2310784 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $24.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 999 NW GRAND BLVD, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118-6051 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5115 AUBURN ST, ROCKFORD, IL 61101-2401 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Foreclosure |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WINNEBAGO IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1237 SOPER AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101-2551 |
| Document Number | 0000001915 |
| Map Reference | BK21 PG443 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2301915 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 S WACKER DR LBBY 24, 24, CHICAGO, IL 60606-4615 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 999 NW GRAND BLVD, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118-6051 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WINNEBAGO IL |
| Property Address | 1237 SOPER AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101-2551 |
| Document Number | 0001003314 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1237 SOPER AVE ROCKFORD IL 611012551, ROCKFORD, IL 61101-2551 |
| Document Number | 0001003314 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1003314 |
| Name | MIDFIRST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1237 Soper Ave was $2,025, up 3.8% from the year before.
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 | $2,025.00 (+3.79%) | $22,941 (+11.43%) Land $1,034 Building $21,907 | $68,823 (+11.43%) Land $3,102 Building $65,721 |
| 2024 | $1,951.00 | $20,588 Land $928 Building $19,660 | $61,764 Land $2,784 Building $58,980 |
| 2022 | $15,410 Land $732 Building $14,678 | $46,230 Land $2,196 Building $44,034 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1237 Soper Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 12, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1978–2017) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2017 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1237 Soper Ave 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 |
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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 204 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 |
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