Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $13,000 on Dec 30, 1999
1221 SCHOOL ST
ROCKFORD, IL 61101
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,878 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$13,000 · Dec 30, 1999
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$64,800
NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORP · 9% 1 · recorded Oct 5, 2006
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,570 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$23,786 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$701
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$23,085
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$19,075
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$71,358
Climate Risk
Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.36
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
17
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
69
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
65
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
31
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyWINNEBAGO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Alley
Transaction History(1)
Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EMH
Lewis Lemon Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
Kennedy Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
Auburn High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
District: Rockford School District 205
Neighborhood · ZIP 61101These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.131
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.30%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,188
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.457 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$50,496
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$62,438
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%
Ownership
OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No
Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.
How this home compares
1221 School St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.
- Bigger than 91% of homes in West Gateway Coalition
- Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Winnebago County
- Older than 96% of homes in Winnebago County
How it measures up in Rockford 61101
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rockford 61101.
Living area1,878 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,318 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 86% of homes nearby
Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger
Bigger than 32% of homes nearby
Year built1900
OlderTypical 1950Newer
Newer than 9% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | West Gateway Coalition | Rockford 61101 | Winnebago County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 1,878 ft² | 91% of homes | 86% of homes | 67% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.15 ac | 44% of homes | 32% of homes | 11% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1900 | 18% of homes | 9% of homes | 4% of homes |
About 1221 School St
When did 1221 School St, Rockford, IL last sell?
1221 School St, Rockford, IL last sold on Dec 30, 1999 for $13,000, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 1221 School St, Rockford, IL?
1221 School St, Rockford, IL has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,878 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.
When was 1221 School St, Rockford, IL built?
1221 School St, Rockford, IL was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.
What schools serve 1221 School St, Rockford, IL?
1221 School St, Rockford, IL is assigned to Lewis Lemon Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Kennedy Middle School (middle), rated D-; Auburn High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Rockford School District 205. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 1221 School St, Rockford, IL compare to other homes in Rockford 61101?
Among the 6,665 homes in Rockford 61101, it is bigger than 86% of them (1,878 ft² against a typical 1,318 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1900 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 1221 School St, Rockford, IL?
The 2025 property tax bill for 1221 School St, Rockford, IL was $1,570. The county assessed it at $23,786.
Closest homes
- 1217 School St$76K42 ft · 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,224 ft² · Sold $14K · May 2014
- 1229 School St$75K90 ft · Residential - Vacant Land · Sold Jan 1900
- 1213 School St$76K91 ft · 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,664 ft² · Sold $15K · Apr 2013
- 1230 Blaisdell St$62K176 ft · 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,728 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 1222 Blaisdell St$71K180 ft · 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,336 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 1209 School St$82K144 ft · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,340 ft² · Sold $34K · Nov 1992
- 1218 Blaisdell St$73K193 ft · 0.2 ac · Sold $164K · Feb 2026
- 1234 Blaisdell St195 ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,744 ft² · Sold Dec 2018
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