1638 5th Ave, Rockford, IL 61104 Property Records

Winnebago County property record for 1638 5th Ave, Rockford, IL 61104

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,428 sqft · built 1904
Lot Size0.182 acres (7,919 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$53,000 (Jun 2023)
Tax Bill$1,830 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2023 Sale
Nov 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN205B835

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN205B835
Alternative APN
  • 1125179022

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,428 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,010 sqft
1st Floor Area582 sqft
Basement Area582 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
FlooringWood
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1904
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1904
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,919 sqft (0.182 acres)
Lot Dimensions156 ft deep x 50 ft wide
TerrainHigh
View / LotAlley
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPorch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address1638 5TH AVE
CityROCKFORD
StateIL
Zip61104-3204
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionW T ROBERTSONS ADDN E 16 FT LOT 17 + W34 FT LOT 018 BLOCK 002
Legal SubdivisionW T ROBERTSONS ADDN
Legal Block002
Legal Lot Number17-18
JurisdictionWINNEBAGO IL
Township / Civil DivisionROCKFORD
Census Block Group2
Census Block2013
Census Tract1300

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address791 HIAWATHA CT, ELGIN, IL 60120-3121
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 7, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
SECURITY FIRST TITLE
Nov 20, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
SECURITY FIRST TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 7, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 7, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 20, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202312465
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWINNEBAGO IL
Recording DateJun 7, 2023
Property Address1638 5TH AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104-3204
Document Number0000012465
Map ReferenceBK58 PG262
Instrument DateMay 31, 2023
Instrument2312465
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 5, 2023
Title CompanySECURITY FIRST TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$79.50
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address791 HIAWATHA CT, ELGIN, IL 60120-3121

November 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWINNEBAGO IL
Recording DateNov 20, 2020
Property Address1638 5TH AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61104-3204
Document Number0001035933
Instrument DateNov 16, 2020
Instrument1035933
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 7, 2020
Title CompanySECURITY FIRST TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$18.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address886 PEARSON RD CARY IL 600131996, CARY, IL 60013-1996

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$1,830.00$20,735 (+41.38%) Land $3,713 Building $17,022$62,205 (+41.38%) Land $11,139 Building $51,066
2022$14,666 Land $2,626 Building $12,040$43,998 Land $7,878 Building $36,120

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

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
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims18 (2006–2024)
Most Recent ClaimJul 2024 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Floodng
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Floodng, Jul 2024 · 2 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Aug 2007 · 6 claims

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

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 546 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
T-Mobile
Fiber · Fixed Wireless
2,000 / 2,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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