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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1949 Will James Rd
General
- Price: $159,900
- Taxes: $2,780 (2023)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12526103
- Updated: 2/17/2026
- Added to Site: 125 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Rockford
- County: Winnebago
- Township: Rockford
- Driving Directions: Merge onto IL-251 S/11th St. Turn right onto Will James Rd. Destination will be on the left.
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: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Other
- Water: Other
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,600
- Sq. Ft. Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
- Year Built: 1963
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 8712
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1963
- Tax Amount: $2,780
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Other
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 1523480003
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Schools
Schools serving 1949 Will James Rd
School District:Rockford School District 205
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Arthur Froberg Elementary School 4555 20th Street, Rockford, IL 61109 | K-5 | 2.5 mi |
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy 1800 Ogilby Road, Rockford, IL 61102 | 6-8 | 5.1 mi |
Jefferson High School, Rockford, IL 4145 Samuelson Road, Rockford, IL 61109 | 9-12 | 2.6 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 1949 Will James Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/12/2026
Price Reduced
$159,900
-5.89%
MLS
12/30/2025
Price Reduced
$169,900
-5.08%
MLS
12/15/2025
Price Reduced
$179,000
-5.29%
MLS
12/01/2025
Listed
$189,000
89%
MLS
10/28/2011
Sold
$100,000
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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 1949 Will James Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$3,007
8%
$43,791
13%
2023
$2,780
100%
$38,613
12%
2022
-100%
$34,513
9%
2021
$2,554
—
$31,646
6%
2021
$2,554
6%
$29,917
5%
2019
$2,399
-3%
$28,515
3%
2017
$2,482
-1%
$27,657
2%
2016
$2,507
-2%
$27,139
—
2015
$2,546
1%
$27,139
-6%
2018
$2,531
-9%
$28,898
-2%
2014
$2,776
3%
$29,497
-6%
2013
$2,698
1%
$31,336
-6%
2012
$2,677
—
$33,234
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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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1949 Will James Road, Rockford, IL 61109 (MLS# 12526103) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1949 Will James Road is currently listed for $159,900 and was received on December 01, 2025. Want to learn more about 1949 Will James Road? 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.

