For sale

$139,545

526 Barnum Rd, Rockford, IL 61109

3beds

1,688sqft

$1,058/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1957

0.34 Acres Lot

$115,500 Zestimate^®

$83/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Double lotLarge eat-in kitchenLarge brick garageFloors natural woodNewly painted inside

Beautiful double lot surrounds this brick and wood frame ranch home. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Large eat-in kitchen. Home is a 1957 solid. Newly painted inside. Floors natural wood ready for your touch. Fireplace looked beautiful 25 years ago when wood was burned in it. Space to entertain guests inside and outside. Large, brick garage with a driveway that joins the large patio. Roof 7 years old. Furnace, central air and 100 amp fuses 3 years old. A move-in ready home.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 3

Primary bedroom

Level: Main
Area: 139.08
Dimensions: 12.2 x 11.4

Bedroom 2

Level: Main
Area: 137.94
Dimensions: 12.1 x 11.4

Bedroom 3

Level: Main
Area: 78.21
Dimensions: 11 x 7.11

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 241.2
Dimensions: 18 x 13.4

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 215.74
Dimensions: 16.1 x 13.4

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Stove/Cooktop, Gas Water Heater
Laundry: In Basement

Features

L.L. Finished Space, Dry Bar, Solid Surface Counters
Basement: Full,Finished
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,688
Total interior livable area: 1,688 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,188
Finished area below ground: 500

Property

Parking

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

Features

Patio & porch: Patio

Lot

Size: 0.34 Acres
Features: Subdivided

Details

Additional parcels included: 1502328017
Parcel number: 1502328018
Special conditions: Estate

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick/Stone, Wood
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1957

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Fuses
Sewer: City/Community
Water: City/Community

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: IL

Location

Region: Rockford

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $83/sqft
Tax assessed value: $83,004
Annual tax amount: $449
Price range: $139.5K - $139.5K
Date on market: 8/3/2026
Cumulative days on market: 2 days
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$115,500

$88,000 - $142,000

$1,628/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/3/2026	Listed for sale	$139,545$83/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$481 -8.7%	$27,668 +13.4%
2023	$527 -9.1%	$24,396 +11.9%
2022	$580	$21,805 +9.1%
2021	--	$19,994 +5.8%
2020	$653 -4%	$18,902 +4.9%
2019	$681 -6.1%	$18,016 -0.5%
2018	$725 -3.8%	$18,100 -6.2%
2017	$754	$19,292 +1.9%
2016	$754 -1.8%	$18,931
2015	$767 -1.2%	$18,931 -6.2%
2014	$777 +4.9%	$20,179 -24.9%
2009	$741	$26,870 -0.6%
2007	--	$27,030 +2.2%
2006	--	$26,441 +4.8%
2005	--	$25,242 +5.5%
2004	--	$23,921 +13.3%
2003	--	$21,113 +3.3%
2001	--	$20,431 +5.6%
2000	--	$19,349
1999	--	$19,349

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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: 61109

Getting around

34 / 100

Car-Dependent

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

3/10
Riverdahl Elementary School
Grades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
2/10
Rockford Environmental Science Academy
Grades: 6-8Distance: 2.2 mi
1/10
Jefferson High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: Riverdahl Elementary
Middle: Bernard W Flinn Middle
High: Jefferson 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.