For sale

Price cut: $6K (7/10)

$229,000

1721 S 5th St, Rockford, IL 61104

--beds

--baths

2,956sqft

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2 Units

Built in 1925

-- sqft lot

$221,700 Zestimate^®

$77/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Enclosed porch

Great opportunity for investors or owner-occupants! Solid brick 2-unit building featuring a vacant 2-bedroom, 1-bath lower unit and a 3-bedroom, 1-bath upper unit. Includes an enclosed porch, detached 2-car garage, and move-in-ready condition. Estimated rental income of $1,100-$1,200 per unit monthly offers excellent cash-flow potential. Perfect for house hacking or adding to your investment portfolio. Property is vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.

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Facts & features

Interior

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Gas Water Heater

Features

Has basement: Yes

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,956
Total interior livable area: 2,956 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,956
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Garage
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Enclosed, Screened

Details

Parcel number: 1135208011

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Property subtype: 2 Units

Materials

Brick/Stone
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1925

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: City
Water: City
Utilities for property: Separate Utilities

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: IL

Location

Region: Rockford

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $77/sqft
Tax assessed value: $92,565
Annual tax amount: $3,036
Price range: $229K - $229K
Date on market: 7/2/2026
Cumulative days on market: 17 days

Estimated market value

$221,700

$211,000 - $233,000

$1,446/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/10/2026	Price change	$229,000-2.6%$77/sqft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202603985 Report a problem
7/2/2026	Listed for sale	$235,000+135%$79/sqft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202603985 Report a problem
8/23/2024	Sold	$100,000+26.7%$34/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
7/29/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® Report a problem
6/11/2021	Listed for sale	$78,900-1.3%$27/sqft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202102946 Report a problem
2/12/2020	Listing removed	$79,900$27/sqft
Source: Key Realty, Inc #201906176 Report a problem
9/24/2019	Listed for sale	$79,900+231.5%$27/sqft
Source: Key Realty, Inc #201906176 Report a problem
12/16/2016	Sold	$24,101+66.2%$8/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09382187 Report a problem
11/22/2016	Pending sale	$14,500$5/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Classic #09382187 Report a problem
11/4/2016	Listed for sale	$14,500$5/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Classic #09382187 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$2,924 +3.5%	$30,855 +13.4%
2023	$2,825 +1.7%	$27,206 +11.9%
2022	$2,778	$24,317 +24.9%
2021	--	$19,464 +5.8%
2020	$2,366 +0.7%	$18,400 +4.9%
2019	$2,349 -0.4%	$17,537 +6.1%
2018	$2,359 +0.5%	$16,528 +4.5%
2017	$2,347	$15,817 +1.9%
2016	$2,347 +0.1%	$15,520
2015	$2,344 -1.2%	$15,520 -2%
2014	$2,374 -36.8%	$15,844 -52.5%
2009	$3,755	$33,364 +8%
2007	--	$30,887 +5%
2006	--	$29,404 +4.8%
2005	--	$28,070 +5.5%
2004	--	$26,601 +8.1%
2003	--	$24,619 +3.3%
2001	--	$23,823 +7%
2000	--	$22,270
1999	--	$22,270

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: South Sixth Street

Getting around

70 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

58 / 100

Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

2/10
Constance Lane Elementary School
Grades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
3/10
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
1/10
Jefferson High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 3.7 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

District: Rockford 205

Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.