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Two-Unit Duplex with Basement
For Sale
$200,000

1511 8th Avenue, Rockford, IL 61104

MULTIFAMILY, ROCKFORD, IL

Property Size2,350 SF
Price / SF$85.11
Days on Market182

Property Features for 1511 8th Avenue

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Full bathrooms 2
Rooms Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 4, Basement
Appliances Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop
Elementary school Constance Lane Elementary School
Middle school Abraham Lincoln Middle
High school Rockford East High
Elementary school district Rockford 205
Middle school district Rockford 205
High school district Rockford 205
Subdivision Winnebago County
Standard status Active
APN 1125329006
Size 2,350 SF

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2024
Tax Description Per title
Tax Annual Amount 2375
Legal Description Per title

Utilities

Heating system Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling system Central Air

Building Details

Year built 1929
Floors in Building 2
Number of units 2
Roof type Shingle
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Realty Signature
Listed By: Ken Redeker · License #471012969
Added: Mar 16 Changed: Sep 12 Last Checked: Sep 13 at 10:06PM
MLS# 202601428

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This duplex contains two similar residences within 2350 square feet. The property includes four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a basement, with refrigerators and stove/cooktops provided. Central air conditioning and forced-air natural-gas heating serve the units, while the shingle roof and 1929 construction further define the improvements.

Located at 1511 8th Avenue in Rockford, the property is in ZIP code 61104. Tenants pay utilities, and the two-unit configuration offers a straightforward residential income format with similar unit layouts.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑unit duplex with similar residences
  • 2350 square feet
  • Four bedrooms and two bathrooms

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$15,382
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
7.69%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$307,640 $307.6K
Cap Rate 7%
$219,743 $219.7K
Cap Rate 9%
$170,911 $170.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,350 SF 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.
Gross rent
$22.8K $9.72/SF
− Vacancy
−$868 −$0.37/SF
EGI
$22.0K $9.35/SF
− OpEx
−$6.6K −$2.81/SF
NOI
$15.4K $6.55/SF
Area
Rockford, IL
Vacancy
3.80%
Lease Rate
$9.72 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$307,640
Cap Rate 7%
$219,743
Cap Rate 9%
$170,911

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$219.7K
$192.3K – $256.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $15,382 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.69%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$191.4K
$167.5K – $223.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $13,401 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.70%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$625.1K
$546.9K – $729.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $43,755 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 21.88%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

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Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Daycare Center Veterinary Clinic Bakery Florist

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

2
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

888
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 61104, IL

17,354
Population
9,253
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
32
Median Age
9%
College-Educated
75%
High-School Grad
4.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,856
Density / Sq Mi
$32,161
Median Household Income
$26,277
Median Earnings
$854
Median Rent
$83,700
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Midwest region

6.5% 2022
7.5% 2023
7.8% 2024
8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Both residences feature similar layouts, central air, and forced-air natural-gas heating.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1511 8th Avenue Rockford, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $200,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑unit duplex with similar residences; 2350 square feet; Four bedrooms and two bathrooms
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