Winnebago County property record for 1709 Elm St, Rockford, IL 61102
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $708 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale Nov 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 201A508 |
| Primary APN | 201A508 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,728 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 119 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1709 ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | ROCKFORD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61102-1927 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | WESLEYAN SEMINARY ASSN ADD ELY 40 FT LOT 007 BLOCK 001 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESLEYAN SEMINARY ASSN ADD |
| Legal Block | 001 |
| Legal Lot Number | 007 |
| Jurisdiction | WINNEBAGO IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ROCKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
1709 Elm St is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Winnebago County records, as of August 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3882 PRAIRIE RD, ROCKFORD, IL 61102-4219 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Nov 25, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20216960 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006960 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WINNEBAGO IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1709 ELM ST, ROCKFORD, IL 61102-1927 |
| Document Number | 0000006960 |
| Map Reference | DB 42 PG 4 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2106960 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $15.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3882 PRAIRIE RD, ROCKFORD, IL 61102-4219 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WINNEBAGO IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 25, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1709 ELM ST, ROCKFORD, IL 61102-1927 |
| Document Number | 0001036276 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1036276 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1515 NOTRE DAME RD ROCKFORD IL 611031643, ROCKFORD, IL 61103-1643 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1709 Elm St was $708, 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 | $708.00 (+3.81%) | $8,027 (+11.42%) Land $430 Building $7,597 | $24,081 (+11.42%) Land $1,290 Building $22,791 |
| 2024 | $682.00 | $7,204 Land $386 Building $6,818 | $21,612 Land $1,158 Building $20,454 |
| 2022 | $5,678 Land $304 Building $5,374 | $17,034 Land $912 Building $16,122 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1709 Elm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–1982) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1982 · rainfall accumulation |
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 1709 Elm 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 570 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 |
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