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$159,000 -$3,000 (-1.85%) Price Reduced

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Duplex
  • 1,818 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 6 hours ago
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Move-in ready two-family property with updates throughout! The main-floor unit offers 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, living room, and kitchen. The upper unit includes 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, living room, and kitchen. Improvements include a new roof in 2025, fresh paint, new flooring, and updated windows throughout. Separate gas and electric utilities. Vacant and ready to occupy. Property sold AS IS.

Full Property Details for 229 Forest Ave

General

  • Price: $159,000
  • Taxes: $1,187 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Duplex
  • Source: 2606
  • MLS ID: 202604879
  • Updated: 8/18/2026
  • Added to Site: 12 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop

Parking

  • Total Spaces: 2

Location

  • Area: Winnebago County
  • County: Winnebago
  • Subdivision: IL

School Information

  • School District: Rockford 205
  • Elementary School: Lewis Lemon Elementary
  • Middle School: Kennedy Middle
  • High School: Auburn High

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Sep. Elec Meters: Yes

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: 2 Story
  • Exterior Const.: Siding, Vinyl
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Full
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Square Feet: 1,818
  • Year Built: 1900

Unit Information

Unit 1

  • Square Feet: 909
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3

Unit 2

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 2

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $87.46
  • For Sale/Rent/Lease: For Sale
  • Tax Amount: $1,187
  • Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

  • Legal Description: Legal Descriptions- DICKERMAN + HOPKINS SUBD PT NW 1/4 SEC 22-44-1 LOT 010 BLOCK 001

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Schools serving 229 Forest Ave

School District:Rockford School District 205
NameGradesDistance
Lewis Lemon Elementary School
1993 Mulberry Street, Rockford, IL 61101
K-50.5 mi
Kennedy Middle School, Rockford, IL
520 North Pierpont Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101
6-81.5 mi
Auburn High School, Rockford, IL
5110 Auburn Street, Rockford, IL 61101
9-121.6 mi
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Price & Sales History for 229 Forest Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/18/2026
Price Reduced
$159,000
-1.85%
MLS
8/06/2026
Listed
$162,000
1057.14%
MLS
3/29/2006
Sold
$14,000
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Tax History for 229 Forest Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,187
16%
$13,444
24%
2024
$1,025
100%
$10,820
13%
2023
-100%
$9,540
12%
2022
$989
3%
$8,527
9%
2021
$958
-6%
$7,818
6%
2016
$1,017
8%
$7,391
5%
2019
$944
-7%
$7,044
-1%
2018
$1,016
1%
$7,117
4%
2017
$1,010
—
$6,811
2%
2016
$1,010
-1%
$6,683
—
2015
$1,022
-1%
$6,683
-3%
2014
$1,037
1%
$6,919
-6%
2013
$1,029
-8%
$7,351
-15%
2012
$1,113
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$8,624
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