Charming Ranch home presenting an excellent opportunity for personalization! This solid property boasts a foundation with no known issues and well-maintained wiring and updated plumbing elements. The roof shingles are approximately 10 years old and undamaged. Inside, enjoy the warmth of original wood flooring in the bedrooms and living room. The kitchen, featuring fair-condition cabinetry, and the bathroom are ready for your custom cosmetic updates, offering the perfect chance to design your dream spaces. The exterior wood and brick siding and rear deck are poised for refreshment, enhancing the curb appeal and outdoor enjoyment.
Contingent
Price cut: $10K (1/12)
$159,900
1949 Will James Rd, Rockford, IL 61109
3beds
1,600sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$100/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Rear deckWell-maintained wiringUpdated plumbing elements
- 71 days |
- 2,462 |
- 87 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 05, 2026 at 10:03am
Listing courtesy of:
Katie Bak, ABR,CRS,e-PRO,MRP,SFR katiembak@gmail.com;Kbak@gatesandgables.com,
Gates and Gables Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12526103
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 91 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X13
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X24
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 231 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X21
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X24
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 1523480003
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Other
- Water: Other
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Rockford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $100/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $115,839
- Annual tax amount: $2,780
- Date on market: 12/2/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/5/2026 | Contingent | $159,900$100/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12526103 Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2026 | Price change | $159,900-5.9%$100/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12526103 Report a problem | ||
| 12/30/2025 | Price change | $169,900-5.1%$106/sqft |
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| 12/16/2025 | Price change | $179,000-5.3%$112/sqft |
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| 12/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $189,000+63.1%$118/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12526103 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,780 +4.6% | $38,613 +11.9% |
| 2022 | $2,657 | $34,513 +9.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $31,646 +5.8% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$984/mo
Principal & interest
$620
Property taxes
$308
Home insurance
$56
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61109
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Arthur Froberg Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.5 mi
- 2/10Bernard W Flinn Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.2 mi
- 1/10Jefferson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 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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