Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $51,000 on Jan 29, 2021
1521 8TH ST
ROCKFORD, IL 61104
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,336 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.
0.25 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.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$51,000 · Jan 29, 2021
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.$75,000
FIRST MID ILLINOIS BK & TR NA · recorded Dec 3, 2025
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,931 (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.$21,874 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,309
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$17,565
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$19,630
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$65,622
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.32
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
68
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
62
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.0.25
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Transaction History(9)
Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.Foreclosure Filings(2)
Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EMH
Constance Lane Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
Lincoln Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
Jefferson High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.7 mi
District: Rockford School District 205
Neighborhood · ZIP 61104These 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.157
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.6.0%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.36%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,656
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,783 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$34,362
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$47,725
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 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.Absentee owner
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
1521 8th 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 83% of homes in Rockford 61104
- Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Rockford 61104
- Older than 96% of homes in Winnebago County
How it measures up in Rockford 61104
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rockford 61104.
Living area2,336 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,578 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 83% of homes nearby
Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger
Bigger than 89% of homes nearby
Year built1900
OlderTypical 1920Newer
Newer than 25% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Midtown District | Rockford 61104 | Winnebago County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 2,336 ft² | 79% of homes | 83% of homes | 82% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.25 ac | 85% of homes | 89% of homes | 43% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1900 | 52% of homes | 25% of homes | 4% of homes |
About 1521 8th St
When did 1521 8th St, Rockford, IL last sell?
1521 8th St, Rockford, IL last sold on Jan 29, 2021 for $51,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.
How big is 1521 8th St, Rockford, IL?
1521 8th St, Rockford, IL has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,336 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.
When was 1521 8th St, Rockford, IL built?
1521 8th St, Rockford, IL was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.
What schools serve 1521 8th St, Rockford, IL?
1521 8th St, Rockford, IL is assigned to Constance Lane Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Lincoln Middle School (middle), rated D; Jefferson High School (high), rated F. All sit in Rockford School District 205. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 1521 8th St, Rockford, IL compare to other homes in Rockford 61104?
Among the 4,606 homes in Rockford 61104, it is bigger than 83% of them (2,336 ft² against a typical 1,578 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1900 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 1521 8th St, Rockford, IL?
The 2025 property tax bill for 1521 8th St, Rockford, IL was $1,931. The county assessed it at $21,874.
Closest homes
- 1527 8th St72 ft · 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,058 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 1535 8th St136 ft · 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,240 ft² · Sold $15K · Feb 2018
- 1204 15th Ave$96K203 ft · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,852 ft² · Sold $56K · Feb 1996
- 1603 8th St$52K269 ft · 3 bd · 1 ba · 932 ft² · Sold $15K · Jul 2012
- 1127 15th Ave272 ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,657 ft² · Sold $133K · Jun 2024
- 1210 15th Ave255 ft · 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,626 ft² · Sold $81K · Dec 2005
- 1609 8th St333 ft · 7 bd · 3 ba · 3,072 ft² · Sold $35K · Jun 2003
- 1203 15th Ave$119K354 ft · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,642 ft² · Sold $7K · Feb 2017
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- 803 8th Ave4 bd · 2 ba · 1,680 ft² · Sold $30K · Jul 2026
- 1818 2nd Ave$189K3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,421 ft² · Sold $185K · Jul 2026
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