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5288 Pepper Dr
C- Composite 52.23
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The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

  • Cash flow +21.3/30.0
  • ARV discount +8.2/15.0
  • DSCR +6.8/10.0
  • 1% rule +6.6/10.0
  • Livability +3.1/5.0
  • Rent growth +2.5/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Schools +1.2/10.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$299,999

5288 Pepper Dr · Rockford, IL 61114
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,343 sqft · SingleFamily · 37 Days on market
Built 1985 0.33 ac lot $128/sqft · at area comps Est $305k · at est.

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

This is the ONE! Beautiful inside and out. Two-story house with four larger sized bedrooms. Primary bedroom is located on the main level, with a full bathroom and jetted tub. Kitchen includes appliances with the sale of the house. (Refrigerator, Gas stove, microwave, dishwasher) First floor laundry right off the kitchen area. Washer and dryer also included. Half bath located on the main level. Cathedral ceilings in the main living room. Three bedrooms and two full bathrooms in the upper level. Basement is an open canvas for all your basement needs and wants. Plenty of space for extra living room, exercise, office room, and bathroom. Several larger windows throughout the house which definitely captures that beautiful natural light. Larger deck off the living room. Fenced yard. Irrigation system. Updated items within 5 years include: Roof, Furnace, Ac, Refrigerator, Stove, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Garbage Disposal H2O heater, H2O softener, Sump pump. Home warranty included with the sale of the house. House is in such a great and convenient location. Why not come see it?!

Key facts

  • First floor laundry
  • Cathedral ceilings
  • Open canvas basement

Tags

PRIMARY BEDROOMJETTED TUBFIRST FLOOR LAUNDRYCATHEDRAL CEILINGSOPEN CANVAS BASEMENTLARGER DECK

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 4-bed/2.5-bath single-family listed at $300k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $438 ($5k/yr) — positive.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $300k).
  • Recommended offer: $291k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 8.0% vs local median 6.1% in Rockford — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 62/100 on livability (#876 in IL) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: crime F, amenities F, commute F.
  • Rockford SD 205 (urban): math 12% / reading 16% proficiency, ranked #533 of 620 in IL (top 86%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 73% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
  • Zoned schools: Clifford P Carlson Elem School (math 12% / reading 12%, grade F, #1,403 of 2,056 statewide, top 71%, 347 students, 0% FRL); Eisenhower Middle School (math 9% / reading 17%, grade F, #540 of 665 statewide, top 82%, 961 students, 0% FRL); Guilford High School (math 15% / reading 28%, grade F, #345 of 693 statewide, top 50%, 2,071 students, 0% FRL) — zoned schools average 0% FRL vs 73% district-wide (73 pts lower); this property's tenant base skews higher-income than the district average.
  • Market conditions: 74 active listings in the ZIP; 2 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 285 units permitted in Winnebago County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $9k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Winnebago County population projected at -20% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 37 days — a 3% lower offer ($291k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 5 sale attempts since 6y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $25k (8%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
  • Current owner paid $192k; list at $300k implies a 56% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.
Recommended offer $290,999 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 37 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  3. Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
  4. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
  5. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
  6. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
  7. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

1% rule
1.16%
Cap rate
8.04%
Cash-on-cash
6.25%
DSCR
1.28
GRM
7.2

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$304,995
List price
$299,999
Delta
-1.64%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
5288 Pepper Dr 0.00mi 4/2.5 2,343 (0%) 0mo $299,000 $128 100
3739 Applewood Ln 0.27mi 4/2.5 2,420 (+3%) 9mo $325,000 $134 74
5427 Chapel Hill Ct 0.22mi 3/2.5 (-1) 2,250 (-4%) 8mo $299,900 $133 72
5087 Wilderness Trl 0.23mi 3/2.5 (-1) 2,472 (+6%) 6mo $239,900 $97 71
3759 Sherbrooke Rd 0.33mi 4/3.0 2,440 (+4%) 10mo $337,000 $138 68
5822 Vineyard Ln 0.55mi 3/3.0 (-1) 2,370 (+1%) 6mo $289,000 $122 61
5965 Chandler Dr 0.75mi 4/3.0 2,288 (-2%) 0mo $286,000 $125 59
3087 Cheroakwood Ln 0.72mi 4/3.0 2,282 (-3%) 2mo $291,000 $128 58
3584 Modesto Dr 0.62mi 4/2.5 2,090 (-11%) 1mo $315,000 $151 52
2836 Soland Dr 0.70mi 4/3.0 2,132 (-9%) 0mo $230,000 $108 50
4068 Caraway Ct 0.56mi 3/3.0 (-1) 2,192 (-6%) 7mo $225,000 $103 50
3560 Montlake Dr 0.49mi 3/2.0 (-1) 2,054 (-12%) 3mo $225,900 $110 47

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-6.6%
Equity multiple
0.76×
Total profit
$-20,540
Equity at exit
$44,731
10-year hold
IRR
3.1%
Equity multiple
1.22×
Total profit
$18,824
Equity at exit
$25,938

Cash invested: $84,000 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
43 Moderately Tenant-Leaning
State Illinois
43 Moderately Tenant-Leaning · D+7
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
Chicago RTLO is among the strongest tenant ordinances in the Midwest; downstate is more landlord-friendly.

ZIP-level market 61114

Home prices YoY
-27.1%
Active inventory
74
Price-to-rent
7.2×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$3,486 medium interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,573
Tax from tax record
$618 /mo · $7,421/yr
Insurance
$125
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$732
Net cashflow
$438

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,932
Max offer price $299,999
Occupancy floor 82%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $607 -5% $523 +0% $438 +5% $353 +10% $268
Rent -10% $162 -5% $300 +0% $438 +5% $575 +10% $713
Rate -1.0pp $589 -0.5pp $514 base $438 +0.5pp $360 +1.0pp $281

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

Down payment
$75,000
Closing costs
$9,000
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 2 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
4016 Eaton Dr Unit 1232695P Rockford, IL 3.0 3.0 1722 $4,169 $2.42 14d 1 1.37mi
3121 Carefree Dr Rockford, IL 4.0 2.5 3000 $2,800 $0.93 45d 1 1.46mi

Listing history 15 events

  1. 2026-05-12
    status Pending 1087-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1086 chars)

    This is the ONE! Beautiful inside and out. Two-story house with four larger sized bedrooms. Primary bedroom is located on the main level, with a full bathroom and jetted tub. Kitchen includes appliances with the sale of the house. (Refrigerator, Gas stove, microwave, dishwasher) First floor laundry right off the kitchen area. Washer and dryer also included. Half bath located on the main level. Cathedral ceilings in the main living room. Three bedrooms and two full bathrooms in the upper level. Basement is an open canvas for all your basement needs and wants. Plenty of space for extra living room, exercise, office room, and bathroom. Several larger windows throughout the house and definitely captures that beautiful natural light. Larger deck off the living room. Fenced yard. Irrigation system. Updated items within 5 years include: Roof, furnace, Ac, Refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer, garbage disposal, H2O heater, H2O softener, Sump pump. Home warranty included with the sale of the house. House is in such a great and convenient location. Why not come see it?!

  2. 2026-05-12
    status Pending 1086-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1086 chars)

    This is the ONE! Beautiful inside and out. Two-story house with four larger sized bedrooms. Primary bedroom is located on the main level, with a full bathroom and jetted tub. Kitchen includes appliances with the sale of the house. (Refrigerator, Gas stove, microwave, dishwasher) First floor laundry right off the kitchen area. Washer and dryer also included. Half bath located on the main level. Cathedral ceilings in the main living room. Three bedrooms and two full bathrooms in the upper level. Basement is an open canvas for all your basement needs and wants. Plenty of space for extra living room, exercise, office room, and bathroom. Several larger windows throughout the house and definitely captures that beautiful natural light. Larger deck off the living room. Fenced yard. Irrigation system. Updated items within 5 years include: Roof, furnace, Ac, Refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer, garbage disposal, H2O heater, H2O softener, Sump pump. Home warranty included with the sale of the house. House is in such a great and convenient location. Why not come see it?!

  3. 2026-05-08
    price $299,999 1087-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1086 chars)

    This is the ONE! Beautiful inside and out. Two-story house with four larger sized bedrooms. Primary bedroom is located on the main level, with a full bathroom and jetted tub. Kitchen includes appliances with the sale of the house. (Refrigerator, Gas stove, microwave, dishwasher) First floor laundry right off the kitchen area. Washer and dryer also included. Half bath located on the main level. Cathedral ceilings in the main living room. Three bedrooms and two full bathrooms in the upper level. Basement is an open canvas for all your basement needs and wants. Plenty of space for extra living room, exercise, office room, and bathroom. Several larger windows throughout the house and definitely captures that beautiful natural light. Larger deck off the living room. Fenced yard. Irrigation system. Updated items within 5 years include: Roof, furnace, Ac, Refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer, garbage disposal, H2O heater, H2O softener, Sump pump. Home warranty included with the sale of the house. House is in such a great and convenient location. Why not come see it?!

  4. 2026-05-08
    price $299,999 1086-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1086 chars)

    This is the ONE! Beautiful inside and out. Two-story house with four larger sized bedrooms. Primary bedroom is located on the main level, with a full bathroom and jetted tub. Kitchen includes appliances with the sale of the house. (Refrigerator, Gas stove, microwave, dishwasher) First floor laundry right off the kitchen area. Washer and dryer also included. Half bath located on the main level. Cathedral ceilings in the main living room. Three bedrooms and two full bathrooms in the upper level. Basement is an open canvas for all your basement needs and wants. Plenty of space for extra living room, exercise, office room, and bathroom. Several larger windows throughout the house and definitely captures that beautiful natural light. Larger deck off the living room. Fenced yard. Irrigation system. Updated items within 5 years include: Roof, furnace, Ac, Refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer, garbage disposal, H2O heater, H2O softener, Sump pump. Home warranty included with the sale of the house. House is in such a great and convenient location. Why not come see it?!

  5. 2026-04-23
    status Active 1087-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1086 chars)

    This is the ONE! Beautiful inside and out. Two-story house with four larger sized bedrooms. Primary bedroom is located on the main level, with a full bathroom and jetted tub. Kitchen includes appliances with the sale of the house. (Refrigerator, Gas stove, microwave, dishwasher) First floor laundry right off the kitchen area. Washer and dryer also included. Half bath located on the main level. Cathedral ceilings in the main living room. Three bedrooms and two full bathrooms in the upper level. Basement is an open canvas for all your basement needs and wants. Plenty of space for extra living room, exercise, office room, and bathroom. Several larger windows throughout the house and definitely captures that beautiful natural light. Larger deck off the living room. Fenced yard. Irrigation system. Updated items within 5 years include: Roof, furnace, Ac, Refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer, garbage disposal, H2O heater, H2O softener, Sump pump. Home warranty included with the sale of the house. House is in such a great and convenient location. Why not come see it?!

  6. 2026-04-23
    status Active 1086-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1086 chars)

    This is the ONE! Beautiful inside and out. Two-story house with four larger sized bedrooms. Primary bedroom is located on the main level, with a full bathroom and jetted tub. Kitchen includes appliances with the sale of the house. (Refrigerator, Gas stove, microwave, dishwasher) First floor laundry right off the kitchen area. Washer and dryer also included. Half bath located on the main level. Cathedral ceilings in the main living room. Three bedrooms and two full bathrooms in the upper level. Basement is an open canvas for all your basement needs and wants. Plenty of space for extra living room, exercise, office room, and bathroom. Several larger windows throughout the house and definitely captures that beautiful natural light. Larger deck off the living room. Fenced yard. Irrigation system. Updated items within 5 years include: Roof, furnace, Ac, Refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer, garbage disposal, H2O heater, H2O softener, Sump pump. Home warranty included with the sale of the house. House is in such a great and convenient location. Why not come see it?!

  7. 2026-04-17
    status Pending 1086-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1087 chars)

    This is the ONE! Beautiful inside and out. Two-story house with four larger sized bedrooms. Primary bedroom is located on the main level, with a full bathroom and jetted tub. Kitchen includes appliances with the sale of the house. (Refrigerator, Gas stove, microwave, dishwasher) First floor laundry right off the kitchen area. Washer and dryer also included. Half bath located on the main level. Cathedral ceilings in the main living room. Three bedrooms and two full bathrooms in the upper level. Basement is an open canvas for all your basement needs and wants. Plenty of space for extra living room, exercise, office room, and bathroom. Several larger windows throughout the house which definitely captures that beautiful natural light. Larger deck off the living room. Fenced yard. Irrigation system. Updated items within 5 years include: Roof, Furnace, Ac, Refrigerator, Stove, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Garbage Disposal H2O heater, H2O softener, Sump pump. Home warranty included with the sale of the house. House is in such a great and convenient location. Why not come see it?!

  8. 2026-04-17
    status Pending 1087-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1087 chars)

    This is the ONE! Beautiful inside and out. Two-story house with four larger sized bedrooms. Primary bedroom is located on the main level, with a full bathroom and jetted tub. Kitchen includes appliances with the sale of the house. (Refrigerator, Gas stove, microwave, dishwasher) First floor laundry right off the kitchen area. Washer and dryer also included. Half bath located on the main level. Cathedral ceilings in the main living room. Three bedrooms and two full bathrooms in the upper level. Basement is an open canvas for all your basement needs and wants. Plenty of space for extra living room, exercise, office room, and bathroom. Several larger windows throughout the house which definitely captures that beautiful natural light. Larger deck off the living room. Fenced yard. Irrigation system. Updated items within 5 years include: Roof, Furnace, Ac, Refrigerator, Stove, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Garbage Disposal H2O heater, H2O softener, Sump pump. Home warranty included with the sale of the house. House is in such a great and convenient location. Why not come see it?!

  9. 2026-04-14
    price $315,999 1087-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1086 chars)

    This is the ONE! Beautiful inside and out. Two-story house with four larger sized bedrooms. Primary bedroom is located on the main level, with a full bathroom and jetted tub. Kitchen includes appliances with the sale of the house. (Refrigerator, Gas stove, microwave, dishwasher) First floor laundry right off the kitchen area. Washer and dryer also included. Half bath located on the main level. Cathedral ceilings in the main living room. Three bedrooms and two full bathrooms in the upper level. Basement is an open canvas for all your basement needs and wants. Plenty of space for extra living room, exercise, office room, and bathroom. Several larger windows throughout the house and definitely captures that beautiful natural light. Larger deck off the living room. Fenced yard. Irrigation system. Updated items within 5 years include: Roof, furnace, Ac, Refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer, garbage disposal, H2O heater, H2O softener, Sump pump. Home warranty included with the sale of the house. House is in such a great and convenient location. Why not come see it?!

  10. 2026-04-14
    price $315,999 1086-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1086 chars)

    This is the ONE! Beautiful inside and out. Two-story house with four larger sized bedrooms. Primary bedroom is located on the main level, with a full bathroom and jetted tub. Kitchen includes appliances with the sale of the house. (Refrigerator, Gas stove, microwave, dishwasher) First floor laundry right off the kitchen area. Washer and dryer also included. Half bath located on the main level. Cathedral ceilings in the main living room. Three bedrooms and two full bathrooms in the upper level. Basement is an open canvas for all your basement needs and wants. Plenty of space for extra living room, exercise, office room, and bathroom. Several larger windows throughout the house and definitely captures that beautiful natural light. Larger deck off the living room. Fenced yard. Irrigation system. Updated items within 5 years include: Roof, furnace, Ac, Refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer, garbage disposal, H2O heater, H2O softener, Sump pump. Home warranty included with the sale of the house. House is in such a great and convenient location. Why not come see it?!

  11. 2026-03-30
    listed $324,999 Active 1087-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1086 chars)

    This is the ONE! Beautiful inside and out. Two-story house with four larger sized bedrooms. Primary bedroom is located on the main level, with a full bathroom and jetted tub. Kitchen includes appliances with the sale of the house. (Refrigerator, Gas stove, microwave, dishwasher) First floor laundry right off the kitchen area. Washer and dryer also included. Half bath located on the main level. Cathedral ceilings in the main living room. Three bedrooms and two full bathrooms in the upper level. Basement is an open canvas for all your basement needs and wants. Plenty of space for extra living room, exercise, office room, and bathroom. Several larger windows throughout the house and definitely captures that beautiful natural light. Larger deck off the living room. Fenced yard. Irrigation system. Updated items within 5 years include: Roof, furnace, Ac, Refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer, garbage disposal, H2O heater, H2O softener, Sump pump. Home warranty included with the sale of the house. House is in such a great and convenient location. Why not come see it?!

  12. 2026-03-30
    listed $324,999 Active 1086-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1086 chars)

    This is the ONE! Beautiful inside and out. Two-story house with four larger sized bedrooms. Primary bedroom is located on the main level, with a full bathroom and jetted tub. Kitchen includes appliances with the sale of the house. (Refrigerator, Gas stove, microwave, dishwasher) First floor laundry right off the kitchen area. Washer and dryer also included. Half bath located on the main level. Cathedral ceilings in the main living room. Three bedrooms and two full bathrooms in the upper level. Basement is an open canvas for all your basement needs and wants. Plenty of space for extra living room, exercise, office room, and bathroom. Several larger windows throughout the house and definitely captures that beautiful natural light. Larger deck off the living room. Fenced yard. Irrigation system. Updated items within 5 years include: Roof, furnace, Ac, Refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer, garbage disposal, H2O heater, H2O softener, Sump pump. Home warranty included with the sale of the house. House is in such a great and convenient location. Why not come see it?!

  13. 2021-03-22
    soldstatus $192,000
  14. 2021-03-18
    soldstatus $192,000
  15. 2020-12-21
    listed $192,000

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast IL · Partial reset (capped growth)

Current annual tax
$7,421 · $618/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$7,421 · $618/mo
Expected delta
$0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
  • 🌡 Heat 2/10 Low 7 d/yr ≥101°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
  • 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 by 30 yrs out

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$41,837
− Mortgage interest
−$16,805
− Property taxes
−$7,421
− Insurance
−$1,500
− Repairs & maintenance
−$3,347
− Management
−$3,347
− Depreciation
−$8,727
Taxable income
$690
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$166
After-tax cash flow
$5,086/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

District
Rockford SD 205
NCES district ID
1734510
Math proficiency
12% ▼ -2.00%
Reading proficiency
16% ▼ -3.00%
Median HH income
$42,533
Composite
12.21/100
National rank
#9649
State rank
#533 of 620 in IL

Livability — Rockford

Score
62/100
State rank
#876
US rank
#17035

Category grades

Amenities F Commute F Cost of living A+ Crime F Employment F Housing A+ Health & safety A+ User ratings F

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Rockford, IL
City population
147,297
Population (ZIP)
15,026

Population outlook (Winnebago County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
271,080 people
By 2030
260,684 · -3.8%
By 2040
238,405 · -12.1%
By 2050
216,129 · -20.3%
By 2075
172,882 · -36.2%
By 2100
135,336 · -50.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (72%)
Race & ethnicity
White 72% Hispanic / Latino 11% Black 10% Two or more races 6% Asian 4%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 10%
Common ancestry
Romanian 5% Portuguese 3% Lithuanian 2%
Foreign-born
10% · Canada, Vietnam
Languages at home
85% English-only · Spanish 7% Russian/Polish/Slavic 2% Other Indo-European 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Winnebago

2024 margin
Toss-up / Even · D 49.5% · R 49.0% · Other 1.5%
2008→2024 swing
-12.2pp toward R · 2008: 12.8pp · 2024: 0.6pp
All cycles
2024: D+0.6 2020: D+2.5 2016: R+1.2 2012: D+5.7 2008: D+12.8

Not yet ingested

Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -84.00%
Current HPI
225.8485
Rent YoY
Metro
State GDP YoY
▲ 1.59%
F500 in state
60

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in IL)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+56.2% since first listed
15 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-12 Pending NWIAR
  • 2026-05-12 Pending MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2026-05-08 Price Changed $299,999 NWIAR
  • 2026-05-08 Price Changed $299,999 MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2026-04-23 Relisted NWIAR
  • 2026-04-23 Relisted MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2026-04-17 Pending MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2026-04-17 Pending NWIAR
  • 2026-04-14 Price Changed $315,999 NWIAR
  • 2026-04-14 Price Changed $315,999 MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2026-03-30 Listed $324,999 NWIAR
  • 2026-03-30 Listed $324,999 MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid
  • 2021-03-22 Sold (Public Records) $192,000 Public Records
  • 2021-03-18 Sold (MLS) $192,000 NWIAR
  • 2020-12-21 Listed $192,000 NWIAR

Property tax history

+1.4%/yr

Latest (2024): $7,421 · +4.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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