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1249 S Central Ave, Rockford, IL 61102 Property Records

Winnebago County property record for 1249 S Central Ave, Rockford, IL 61102

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,000 sqft · built 1937
Lot Size0.15 acres (6,534 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$62,000 (May 2023)
Tax Bill$2,054 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2023 Sale
Sep 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN208A214

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN208A214
Alternative APN
  • 1128281010

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,000 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,000 sqft
1st Floor Area1,000 sqft
Basement Area1,000 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1937
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1937
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,534 sqft (0.15 acres)
Lot Dimensions135 ft deep x 50 ft wide
View / LotTraffic
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area440 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPorch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1249 S CENTRAL AVE
CityROCKFORD
StateIL
Zip61102-2771
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionST ANGEL + CAPRIOLO 2ND SUB BNG LOT 11IN ASR PLT SEC 28-44-1 LOT 015 BLOCK1
Legal Range1
Legal Township44
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionST ANGEL + CAPRIOLO 2ND SUB
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number15,11
JurisdictionWINNEBAGO IL
Township / Civil DivisionROCKFORD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1032
Census Tract2200

Owner

1249 S Central Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2023.

Source: Winnebago County records, as of July 28, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1616 MONTAGUE ST, ROCKFORD, IL 61102-3013
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 8, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
TULSA ABSTRACT AND TITLE COMPANY, TUA
Sep 9, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 8, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 8, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 9, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20239808
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWINNEBAGO IL
Recording DateMay 8, 2023
Property Address1249 S CENTRAL AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61102-2771
Document Number0000009808
Map ReferenceBK19 PG14
Instrument DateMay 5, 2023
Instrument2309808
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 31, 2023
Title CompanyTULSA ABSTRACT AND TITLE COMPANY, TUA

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$93.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1616 MONTAGUE ST, ROCKFORD, IL 61102-3013

September 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWINNEBAGO IL
Recording DateSep 9, 2021
Property Address1249 S CENTRAL AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61102-2771
Document Number0000031890
Map ReferencePB 19 PG 14
Instrument DateSep 1, 2021
Instrument2131890
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 6, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$70.50
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address609 ELLIS AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61103-4733

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1249 S Central Ave was $2,054.

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$2,054.00$23,272 Land $1,139 Building $22,133$69,816 Land $3,417 Building $66,399
2022$14,881 Land $805 Building $14,076$44,643 Land $2,415 Building $42,228

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1249 S Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 12, 2023

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 1249 S Central 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 540 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: AT&T.

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