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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $45,000 on Mar 27, 2012

518 PRAIRIE ST

ROCKFORD, IL 61107
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,544 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.
2,178 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1927
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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.$45,000 · Mar 27, 2012
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.$36,000
BLACKHAWK BANK · P · recorded Mar 29, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,406 (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.$21,930 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$857
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$21,073
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$19,680
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$65,790

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)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bungalow
CountyWINNEBAGO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
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(3)

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.

M
Eisenhower Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi
E
Carlson Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.5 mi
H
Guilford High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.3 mi

District: Rockford School District 205

Neighborhood · ZIP 61107These 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.89
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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,768
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,019 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,050
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,291
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 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

518 Prairie 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.

  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Rockford 61107
  • Among the smallest lots in Prairie Hill
  • Newer than 95% of homes in Prairie Hill

How it measures up in Rockford 61107

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rockford 61107.

Living area1,544 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,928 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size2,178 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1927
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 518 Prairie St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePrairie HillRockford 61107Winnebago County
Living areabigger than1,544 ft²42% of homes28% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,178 ft²almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than192795% of homes11% of homes12% of homes

About 518 Prairie St

When did 518 Prairie St, Rockford, IL last sell?

518 Prairie St, Rockford, IL last sold on Mar 27, 2012 for $45,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 518 Prairie St, Rockford, IL?

518 Prairie St, Rockford, IL has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,544 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 518 Prairie St, Rockford, IL built?

518 Prairie St, Rockford, IL was built in 1927, making it 99 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 518 Prairie St, Rockford, IL?

518 Prairie St, Rockford, IL is assigned to Eisenhower Middle School (middle), rated D; Carlson Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Guilford 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 518 Prairie St, Rockford, IL compare to other homes in Rockford 61107?

Among the 11,017 homes in Rockford 61107, it is bigger than 28% of them (1,544 ft² against a typical 1,928 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (2,178 ft² against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1927 against a typical 1959). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 518 Prairie St, Rockford, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 518 Prairie St, Rockford, IL was $1,406. The county assessed it at $21,930.

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