Step into this beautifully updated 2-bedroom home, featuring fresh paint, new carpeting, and stylish flooring throughout. The brand-new kitchen boasts sleek white cabinetry, modern matte black fixtures, and stunning granite countertops. The bathroom has been updated for a crisp, clean look. Additional upgrades include new siding, windows, roof, and HVAC system, ensuring comfort and peace of mind. This move-in ready home offers both charm and modern convenience, and is conveniently located close to a park. This is a Homepath property. Please independently verify room sizes, taxes, etc.
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$105,000
916 N Independence Ave, Rockford, IL 61101
2beds
725sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
-- sqft lot
$113,700 Zestimate®
$145/sqft
$1,291 Estimated rent
Home value
$113,700
$105,000 - $124,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Larry Holen 815-703-7060,
Dickerson & Nieman Realtors - Rockford
Bought with:
Brandy Graves
Century 21 Affiliated - Rockford
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12392091
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave
Features
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 725 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: On Site, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Dimensions: 55X123.94X55X123.92
Details
- Parcel number: 1116430010
- Special conditions: Real Estate Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Rockford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $145/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $40,614
- Annual tax amount: $562
- Date on market: 6/12/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2025 | Sold | $105,000+162.5%$145/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12392091 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2005 | Sold | $40,000+48.1%$55/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2003 | Sold | $27,000$37/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $685 +21.9% | $13,538 +22.3% |
| 2023 | $562 -9.1% | $11,070 +7.7% |
| 2022 | $619 | $10,276 +9.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $9,422 +5.8% |
| 2020 | $696 -4% | $8,907 +4.9% |
| 2019 | $725 -6.1% | $8,489 +6.1% |
| 2018 | $773 -3.8% | $8,000 -8.4% |
| 2017 | $803 | $8,732 -12.9% |
| 2016 | $803 -1.8% | $10,021 |
| 2015 | $818 -1.2% | $10,021 -6.6% |
| 2014 | $828 +82.8% | $10,734 -26.7% |
| 2009 | $453 | $14,647 +2.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $14,282 +3.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $13,845 +19.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $11,605 +15.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $10,024 +7.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $9,331 +3.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $9,029 -0.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $9,083 |
| 1999 | -- | $9,083 |
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Neighborhood: West Gateway
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10McIntosh ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Kennedy Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 1/10Auburn High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 205
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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