Winnebago County property record for 525 James Ave, Rockford, IL 61107
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,359 sqft · built 1940 |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $173,000 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,350 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1219310018 |
| Primary APN | 1219310018 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,359 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,765 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 410 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 406 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| View / Lot | Corner |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 525 JAMES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ROCKFORD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61107-4627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | WELTYS 2ND LONGVIEW ADD PT SW1/4 SEC 19-44-2 LTS 10 & 11 |
| Legal Range | 2 |
| Legal Township | 44 |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10,11 |
| Jurisdiction | WINNEBAGO IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ROCKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: Winnebago County records, as of July 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 802 HIGHVIEW AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61107-3316 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20233724 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WINNEBAGO IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 525 JAMES AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61107-4627 |
| Document Number | 0000003724 |
| Map Reference | BK15 PG6 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2303724 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2023 |
| Title Company | MAGNUS TITLE AGENCY, MTA |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $259.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 802 HIGHVIEW AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61107-3316 |
| Document Number | 0000003725 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2303725 |
| Name | BYRON BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.63% |
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 | $5,350.00 | $71,599 (+35.6%) Land $11,695 Building $59,904 | $214,797 (+35.6%) Land $35,085 Building $179,712 |
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption | $52,802 Land $8,271 Building $44,531 | $158,406 Land $24,813 Building $133,593 |
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.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
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 669 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| i3 Broadband Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| T-Mobile Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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