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Property Description
Attention investors and experienced rehabbers! This 2-story home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and presents a major renovation or redevelopment opportunity. Property is currently condemned by the City of Rockford and is on the demolition list. Significant repairs will be required to bring the property into compliance. Buyer is responsible for performing all due diligence and verifying requirements, deadlines and potential rehabilitation options directly with the City of Rockford. Property will not qualify for traditional financing. Sold as-is, where is.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1628 S 5th St
General
- Price: $30,000
- Taxes: $550 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12740068
- Updated: 8/22/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Rockford
- County: Winnebago
- Township: Rockford
- Driving Directions: No sign in yard. On corner of 16th Ave and S 5th Street
School Information
- School District: 205
- Elem School District: 205
- Midd School District: 205
- High School District: 205
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: None
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Asbestos
- Exterior Const.: Asbestos
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,850
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1900
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 56.91 x 99.35
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1900
- Tax Amount: $550
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 1135206006
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Schools
Schools serving 1628 S 5th St
School District:Rockford School District 205
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Constance Lane Elementary School 620 Gregory Street, Rockford, IL 61104 | K-5 | 0.6 mi |
Abraham Lincoln Middle School 1500 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61104 | 6-8 | 1.2 mi |
Jefferson High School, Rockford, IL 4145 Samuelson Road, Rockford, IL 61109 | 9-12 | 3.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1628 S 5th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/21/2026
Listed
$30,000
66.67%
MLS
10/20/2011
Sold
$18,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1628 S 5th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$550
-68%
$6,232
-65%
2024
$1,708
2%
$18,020
12%
2023
$1,669
100%
$16,075
12%
2022
-100%
$14,368
9%
2021
$1,615
—
$13,175
6%
2021
$1,615
2%
$12,455
5%
2019
$1,590
—
$11,871
11%
2017
$1,588
—
$10,706
2%
2016
$1,587
-1%
$10,505
—
2015
$1,607
-18%
$10,505
-20%
2014
$1,964
23%
$13,106
17%
2018
$1,596
-36%
$11,187
-37%
2013
$2,479
2%
$17,702
-6%
2012
$2,422
—
$18,774
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1628 S 5th Street, Rockford, IL 61104 (MLS# 12740068) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1628 S 5th Street is currently listed for $30,000 and was received on August 21, 2026. Want to learn more about 1628 S 5th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Rockford? You can browse all Rockford real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

