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Rockford Duplex Investment Opportunity

1415 5th Avenue Rockford, IL 61104

1415 5th Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61104
$119,900
Pending
For Sale
$119,900
Pending

Duplex in Rockford, IL with income potential.

Property Size1,782 SF
Days on Market117

Property Features for 1415 5th Avenue

General Information

Standard status
Pending
Size
1,782 SF
Property subtype
Multi Family / 2 Units

Building Details

Year Built
1900
Listing agency Smart Home Realty
Listed by Dimas Trujillo · License #475182208
Source Compass
Added: Mar 27 Updated: Jul 10 at 12:21PM Checked: Jul 20 at 3:55AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located at 1415 5th Ave in Rockford, IL, this duplex presents an investment opportunity. The property, with a size of 1782 square feet, offers rental income and potential for increased value. The lower unit is clean and move-in ready, currently occupied by a tenant on a month-to-month lease. The upper unit could benefit from updates, offering the opportunity to increase rent and improve the property's overall value. The gas utility is split 50/50 between tenants, while electric is separately metered and paid by tenants. The landlord currently covers water, sewer, and garbage, which allows for potential adjustments for improved returns. Situated in a solid rental area, this property offers both reliable income and future growth potential.

Key Highlights

  • Steady rental income from a move‑in ready lower unit.
  • Opportunity to increase value and rental income by updating the upper unit.
  • Efficient utility setup with separate electric meters for each unit.

Local Financial Insights For Apartment 5plus

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $19.2k $10.80
− Vacancy −$770 −$0.43
EGI $18.5k $10.37
− OpEx −$8.3k −$4.67
NOI $10.2k $5.70
1,782 SF · lease $10.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.00% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$166.6K
$145.8K – $194.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $11,664 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.73%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$145.2K
$127.0K – $169.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $10,162 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.48%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$474.0K
$414.7K – $553.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $33,179 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 27.67%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

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Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Duplex in Rockford, IL with income potential.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1415 5th Avenue Rockford, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $119,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Steady rental income from a move‑in ready lower unit.; Opportunity to increase value and rental income by updating the upper unit.; Efficient utility setup with separate electric meters for each unit.
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