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261 W SHORE DR

ROCKFORD, IL 61102
2
Beds
1
Baths
960 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$411 (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.$5,622 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$318
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$5,304
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,045
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$16,866

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWINNEBAGO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete Blocks
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Window A/C
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

H
Jefferson High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi
E
Lathrop Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.0 mi
M
RESA Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.1 mi

District: Rockford School District 205

Neighborhood · ZIP 61102These 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.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,742
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.531 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,970
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,941
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

261 W Shore Dr 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.

  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Winnebago County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Winnebago County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Winnebago County

How it measures up in Rockford 61102

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rockford 61102.

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 261 W Shore Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockford 61102Winnebago County
Living areabigger than960 ft²17% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac3% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than194042% of homes20% of homes

About 261 W Shore Dr

When did 261 W Shore Dr, Rockford, IL last sell?

261 W Shore Dr, Rockford, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 W Shore Dr, Rockford, IL?

261 W Shore Dr, Rockford, IL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 261 W Shore Dr, Rockford, IL built?

261 W Shore Dr, Rockford, IL was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 261 W Shore Dr, Rockford, IL?

261 W Shore Dr, Rockford, IL is assigned to Jefferson High School (high), rated F; Lathrop Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; RESA Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Rockford School District 205. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 W Shore Dr, Rockford, IL compare to other homes in Rockford 61102?

Among the 5,912 homes in Rockford 61102, it is bigger than 17% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1940 against a typical 1949). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 261 W Shore Dr, Rockford, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 W Shore Dr, Rockford, IL was $411. The county assessed it at $5,622.

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