Updated and Full of Potential! This spacious 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home features tastefully finished, updated bathrooms and an open kitchen with pass-through overlooking the living room, complete with stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, and stove. Recessed lighting and amazing décor throughout create a warm, modern feel. Major updates include a newer furnace and water heater (2021), plus central air for year-round comfort. The home sits on a huge, fenced yard and includes a 2 car garage with convenient alley access. A separate rear entrance adds flexibility, and the basement is roughed-in offering additional living potential. Previously used as a two-family, this property could easily be converted back making it a great opportunity for both owner-occupants and investors. Located in a desirable area close to shopping, dining, and other amenities. Please be advised home is under surveillance.
Pending
$186,900
608 Rome Ave, Rockford, IL 61107
3beds
1,710sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$109/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Huge fenced yardRecessed lightingTastefully finished updated bathrooms
- 52 days |
- 91 |
- 3 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jay Dowthard 815-289-7530,
Gambino Realtors
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202601741
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 118.65
- Dimensions: 11.3 x 10.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 95.04
- Dimensions: 9.9 x 9.6
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 152.55
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 11.3
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 108.29
- Dimensions: 11.9 x 9.1
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 331.17
- Dimensions: 24.9 x 13.3
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Natural Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,710
- Total interior livable area: 1,710 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,710
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Features: City/Town
Details
- Parcel number: 1124427017
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Siding, Vinyl
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1926
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: $109/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $139,116
- Annual tax amount: $3,826
- Price range: $186.9K - $186.9K
- Date on market: 4/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 53 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,174/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/19/2026 | Pending sale | $186,900$109/sqft |
Source:  NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202601741 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $186,900+163.2%$109/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202601741 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2018 | Sold | $71,000-11.1%$42/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #201801457 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2018 | Pending sale | $79,900$47/sqft |
Source: Key Realty Inc #09900080 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2018 | Listed for sale | $79,900+66.2%$47/sqft |
Source: Key Realty, Inc #201801457 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2018 | Listing removed | $48,087-46.5%$28/sqft |
Source: Auction.com Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2018 | Listed for sale | -- |
Source: Auction.com Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2017 | Listing removed | $89,900$53/sqft |
Source: DICKERSON & NIEMAN #201606871 Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2016 | Listed for sale | $89,900-16.8%$53/sqft |
Source: DICKERSON & NIEMAN #201606871 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2006 | Sold | $108,000$63/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,826 +5.6% | $46,372 +13.4% |
| 2023 | $3,623 +3.8% | $40,889 +11.9% |
| 2022 | $3,490 | $36,547 +9.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $33,511 +5.8% |
| 2020 | $3,302 +1.9% | $31,680 +4.9% |
| 2019 | $3,241 -20.2% | $30,195 +6.1% |
| 2018 | $4,061 +28.9% | $28,456 +4.5% |
| 2017 | $3,150 | $27,233 +5% |
| 2016 | $3,150 +4.6% | $25,929 |
| 2015 | $3,010 -1.2% | $25,929 +7.8% |
| 2014 | $3,048 +8.6% | $24,054 -29.1% |
| 2009 | $2,807 | $33,933 +2.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $33,107 +9.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $30,238 +4.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $28,867 +5.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $27,357 +17% |
| 2003 | -- | $23,379 +3.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $22,623 -3.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $23,402 |
| 1999 | -- | $23,402 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: North Highland
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10C Henry Bloom Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10Abraham Lincoln Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 1/10Rockford East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: C Henry Bloom Elementary
- Middle: Abraham Lincoln Middle
- High: Rockford East High
- District: Rockford 205
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