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Last sold for $20,000 on Nov 20, 2001

428 FOSTER AVE

ROCKFORD, IL 61102
5
Beds
2
Baths
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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.$20,000 · Nov 20, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$49 (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.$550 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$550
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$494
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,650

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.
63
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.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyWINNEBAGO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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/Corner

Transaction History(8)

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.

E
Ellis Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Kennedy Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Auburn High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 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%

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How this home compares

428 Foster Ave 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 85% 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.

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

How 428 Foster Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Gateway CoalitionRockford 61102Winnebago County
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac58% of homes25% of homes15% of homes

About 428 Foster Ave

When did 428 Foster Ave, Rockford, IL last sell?

428 Foster Ave, Rockford, IL last sold on Nov 20, 2001 for $20,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 428 Foster Ave, Rockford, IL?

428 Foster Ave, Rockford, IL has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a 0.16-acre lot.

What schools serve 428 Foster Ave, Rockford, IL?

428 Foster Ave, Rockford, IL is assigned to Ellis Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; 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.

What are the property taxes on 428 Foster Ave, Rockford, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 428 Foster Ave, Rockford, IL was $49. The county assessed it at $550.

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