$170,000
$10K PRICE DROP

1226 Arnold Ave Rockford, IL 61108

Estimated payment $1,138/month

Total Views 150,791
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,066 Sq Ft
$159 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Laundry Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Family Room

About This Home

Solid 1,000+ sq. ft. ranch in a prime location. Features an oversized 2.5-car attached garage-perfect for a workshop or extra storage. The full basement is a blank canvas, offering the rare potential to nearly double your square footage. Fenced yard adds immediate outdoor utility. Bring your finishing touches to this high-potential property.

Listing Agent

Airel Hermosillo

Smart Home Realty License #471015973 Listed on: 12/31/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,837

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65x110x65x110

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,066 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Schools

  • Gregory Elementary School
  • Bernard W Flinn Middle School
  • Rockford East High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,837

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Re-activated
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1066
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1066
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 1066

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Gregory Elementary School
  • High School: Rockford East High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Bernard W Flinn Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 65X110X65X110
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2837.34
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,837 $40,941 $4,777 $36,164
2023 $2,606 $36,100 $4,212 $31,888
2022 $2,430 $32,267 $3,765 $28,502
2021 $2,278 $29,586 $3,452 $26,134
2020 $2,182 $27,969 $3,263 $24,706
2019 $2,098 $26,657 $3,110 $23,547
2018 $1,971 $25,123 $2,932 $22,191
2017 $1,935 $24,043 $2,806 $21,237
2016 $2,989 $23,592 $2,753 $20,839
2015 $1,926 $23,592 $2,753 $20,839
2014 $1,926 $23,857 $3,449 $20,408
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/14/2026 04/14/26 For Sale $170,000 0.0% $159 / Sq Ft
04/08/2026 04/08/26 Pending -- -- --
03/09/2026 03/09/26 Price Changed $170,000 -5.6% $159 / Sq Ft
12/31/2025 12/31/25 For Sale $180,000 +275.0% $169 / Sq Ft
03/29/2016 03/29/16 Sold $48,000 -3.8% $45 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/26/2016 01/26/16 Pending -- -- --
01/12/2016 01/12/16 Price Changed $49,900 -12.5% $47 / Sq Ft
12/16/2015 12/16/15 For Sale $57,000 -- $53 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- Title Underwriters Agency
Deed $87,900 --
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Airel Hermosillo

Smart Home Realty

(779) 246-4385

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12538248

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-28-380-011

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