Winnebago County property record for 305 Howard Ave, Rockford, IL 61102
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,282 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $488 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 201A766 |
| Primary APN | 201A766 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,282 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,728 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 130 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 446 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Alley |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 305 HOWARD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ROCKFORD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61102-1913 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | KELLOGG + SHELDONS SUB PT WESLEYAN SEMINARY ASSN ADD LOT 002 BLOCK 016 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESLEYAN SEMINARY ASSN ADD |
| Legal Block | 016 |
| Legal Lot Number | 002 |
| Jurisdiction | WINNEBAGO IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ROCKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
305 Howard Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2012.
Source: Winnebago County records, as of July 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 305 HOWARD AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61102-1913 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20121009027 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $488.00 | $6,785 (+41.38%) Land $537 Building $6,248 | $20,355 (+41.38%) Land $1,611 Building $18,744 |
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption | $4,799 Land $380 Building $4,419 | $14,397 Land $1,140 Building $13,257 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 305 Howard Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 12, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 305 Howard 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 |
|---|
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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