1237 Soper Ave, Rockford, IL 61101 Property Records

Winnebago County property record for 1237 Soper Ave, Rockford, IL 61101

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,024 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size0.23 acres (10,019 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$16,500 (May 2023)
Tax Bill$2,025 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2026 Transfer
May 2023 Sale
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN196A031

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN196A031
Alternative APN
  • 1116253001

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,024 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,768 sqft
1st Floor Area744 sqft
Basement Area744 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1956
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1956
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area10,019 sqft (0.23 acres)
Lot Dimensions163 ft deep x 62 ft wide
View / LotCorner
DrivewayDriveway
PorchPorch
Deck Area36 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceWell

Location & Zoning

Street Address1237 SOPER AVE
CityROCKFORD
StateIL
Zip61101-2551
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionAUBURN CREST SUBD PT NE1/4 SEC 16-44-1LOT 012 BLOCK 002
Legal Range1
Legal Township44
Legal Section16
Legal SubdivisionAUBURN CREST SUBD
Legal Block002
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionWINNEBAGO IL
Township / Civil DivisionROCKFORD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1028
Census Tract3601

Owner

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 RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address5115 AUBURN ST, ROCKFORD, IL 61101-2401
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 6, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
May 19, 2023Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE
Jan 30, 2023Foreclosure
Dec 26, 2017Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI
MIDFIRST BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 19, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 19, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 26, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202310784
Last Transfer DateApr 2, 2026
Transfer Doc0000008237
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWINNEBAGO IL
Recording DateApr 6, 2026
Property Address1237 SOPER AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101-2551
Document Number0000008237
Instrument DateApr 2, 2026
Instrument20268237
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 27, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Liability Partnership
Address5115 AUBURN ST, ROCKFORD, IL 61101-2401

May 2023: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionWINNEBAGO IL
Recording DateMay 19, 2023
Property Address1237 SOPER AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101-2551
Document Number0000010784
Map ReferenceBK21 PG443
Instrument DateApr 18, 2023
Instrument2310784
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 14, 2023
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$24.75
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address999 NW GRAND BLVD, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118-6051

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5115 AUBURN ST, ROCKFORD, IL 61101-2401
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

January 2023: Foreclosure

Document TypeForeclosure
JurisdictionWINNEBAGO IL
Recording DateJan 30, 2023
Property Address1237 SOPER AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101-2551
Document Number0000001915
Map ReferenceBK21 PG443
Instrument DateJan 23, 2023
Instrument2301915
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedFeb 15, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1 S WACKER DR LBBY 24, 24, CHICAGO, IL 60606-4615

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address999 NW GRAND BLVD, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118-6051

December 2017: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionWINNEBAGO IL
Property Address1237 SOPER AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101-2551
Document Number0001003314
Instrument DateDec 26, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2018
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1237 SOPER AVE ROCKFORD IL 611012551, ROCKFORD, IL 61101-2551

Mortgage

Document Number0001003314
DateFeb 2, 2018
Instrument1003314
Lender
NameMIDFIRST BK
TypeBank
AddressOKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueFeb 1, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyWinnebago County
County SubdivisionRockford Township
MunicipalityRockford City
Unified School DistrictRockford School District 205 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed 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.

Flood

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims4 (1978–2017)
Most Recent ClaimJul 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.

Wildfire

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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemROCKFORD
serves 147,051 people · EPA ID IL2010300
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJan 2024
Lead10 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting9
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 204 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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