This classic 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom Cape Cod home at 305 Foster Ave in Rockford, IL, is a fantastic opportunity for investors or homebuyers. Built in 1943, this 1.5-story house features a full basement and a detached 1-car garage. A low-maintenance exterior adds to the property's appeal. Measurements may not be exact
Sold for $95,000
$95,000
305 Foster Ave, Rockford, IL 61102
2beds
2,072sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1943
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$99,200 Zestimate®
$46/sqft
$1,301 Estimated rent
Home value
$99,200
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Low-maintenance exteriorFull basement
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Listed by:
Bryant Chandler 779-772-5144,
Keller Williams Realty Signature
Bought with:
NON-NWIAR Member
Northwest Illinois Alliance Of Realtors®
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202506707
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Stove/Cooktop, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,072
- Total interior livable area: 2,072 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,232
- Finished area below ground: 840
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
- Features: City/Town
Details
- Parcel number: 1121259015
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1943
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: City/Community
- Water: City/Community
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IL
Location
- Region: Rockford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $46/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $40,407
- Annual tax amount: $707
- Date on market: 10/29/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 8 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 | Sold | $95,000+11.8%$46/sqft |
Source:  NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202506707 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2025 | Pending sale | $85,000$41/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202506707 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $85,000+70%$41/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202506707 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2025 | Sold | $50,000$24/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2025 | Pending sale | $50,000$24/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202505510 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $50,000+177.8%$24/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202505510 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2019 | Sold | $18,000-5.3%$9/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2018 | Sold | $19,000$9/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $708 +10.1% | $13,469 +13.4% |
| 2023 | $643 -9.1% | $11,876 +11.9% |
| 2022 | $708 | $10,615 +9.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $9,733 +5.8% |
| 2020 | $796 -32.2% | $9,201 +4.9% |
| 2019 | $1,175 +32.9% | $8,769 -0.9% |
| 2018 | $884 +40.7% | $8,848 +4.5% |
| 2017 | $628 | $8,468 -7.8% |
| 2016 | $628 -9.5% | $9,187 +50.9% |
| 2015 | $694 +49% | $6,089 -14.2% |
| 2014 | $466 -38.3% | $7,099 -33% |
| 2009 | $755 | $10,594 +8% |
| 2007 | -- | $9,808 +50.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $6,510 +4.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $6,215 +5.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $5,890 -13.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $6,814 +3.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $6,594 +1% |
| 2000 | -- | $6,530 |
| 1999 | -- | $6,530 |
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Neighborhood: West Gateway
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Ellis Arts AcademyGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Kennedy Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 1/10Auburn High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ellis Arts Academy
- Middle: Kennedy Middle
- High: Auburn High
- 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.
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Estimated market value
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- Illinois
- Winnebago County
- Rockford
- 61102
- West Gateway
- 305 Foster Ave
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