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Rockford Multifamily Property For Sale
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$150,000
Pending

226-228 Smith Avenue, Rockford, IL 61107

MULTI_FAMILY - ROCKFORD, IL

Property Size1,264 SF
Days on Market259

Property Features for 226-228 Smith Avenue

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 2
Full bathrooms 2
Rooms Bathroom 2, Basement, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 2
Parking 1
Appliances Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop
Elementary school District 205-RFD
Middle school District 205-RFD
High school District 205-RFD
Elementary school district Rockford 205
Middle school district Rockford 205
High school district Rockford 205
Subdivision Winnebago County
Standard status Pending
APN 1124378022
Size 1,264 SF

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2024
Tax Description Johnson + Knowles Sub PT BLK 13 Spaffords and to RFD Lot 1 + N 5 ft Lot 002 Block 002
Tax Annual Amount 2517
Legal Description Johnson + Knowles Sub PT BLK 13 Spaffords and to RFD Lot 1 + N 5 ft Lot 002 Block 002

Utilities

Heating system Natural Gas, Forced Air

Building Details

Year built 1900
Floors in Building 2
Number of units 2
Roof type Shingle
Listing Agency: Key Realty, Inc
Listed By: Margaret Archer · License #471003361
Added: Nov 13, 2025 Changed: Jun 8 Last Checked: Jul 30 at 5:06PM
MLS# 202507091

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This multifamily property in Rockford, Illinois, features two large units, each spanning 1264 square feet. Both units include three bedrooms and one bathroom located on the upper level. The unit on the left side of the property is currently vacant and requires repairs. The unit on the right side is in good condition and is currently rented.

Key Highlights

  • Two large units, 1,264 SF each, with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath per unit
  • Left unit is vacant and needs repair
  • Right unit is currently rented and described as in good shape

Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

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 $12.3k $9.72
− Vacancy −$467 −$0.37
EGI $11.8k $9.35
− OpEx −$3.5k −$2.81
NOI $8.3k $6.55
1,264 SF · lease $9.72/SF/yr · vacancy 3.80% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$118.2K
$103.4K – $137.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $8,273 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.52%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$103.0K
$90.1K – $120.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $7,208 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.81%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$336.2K
$294.2K – $392.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $23,535 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 15.69%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Real Estate Agency Bakery Storage Facility Acupuncture Cafe & Coffee Shop

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

804
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 61107, IL

30,722
Population
13,711
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
42
Median Age
37%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
14.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,062
Density / Sq Mi
$75,492
Median Household Income
$42,494
Median Earnings
$1,053
Median Rent
$165,200
Median Home Value

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 - Two-unit multifamily property in Rockford, Illinois, with investment potential.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 226-228 Smith Avenue Rockford, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $150,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two large units, 1,264 SF each, with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath per unit; Left unit is vacant and needs repair; Right unit is currently rented and described as in good shape
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