Welcome to this charming ranch-style home at 5523 Forest Hills Rd, Rockford, IL, offering a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. This beautifully maintained residence features gleaming hardwood floors and fresh paint throughout, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The spacious living room boasts a large picture window, flooding the space with natural light and seamlessly connecting to the kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with oak cabinets and brand-new vinyl flooring, complemented by a recently updated bathroom featuring a new tub, surround, and matching vinyl flooring. The large basement offers endless potential for additional living space, perfect for a family room, home office, or recreation area. A new roof installed in 2012 ensures peace of mind, and all appliances are included with the home. Conveniently located just minutes from shopping, restaurants, and easy access to the I-90 on-ramp, this home is ideally situated for modern living. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this move-in-ready gem your own!
Sold for $175,000
$175,000
5523 Forest Hills Rd, Rockford, IL 61114
3beds
2,080sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
$182,200 Zestimate®
$84/sqft
$1,738 Estimated rent
Home value
$182,200
$160,000 - $206,000
$1,738/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 28, 2025 at 04:36pm
Listed by:
Jason Bennett 815-596-9109,
Jason Bennett, Realtor
Bought with:
NON-NWIAR Member
Northwest Illinois Alliance Of Realtors®
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202503515
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 81
- Dimensions: 9 x 9
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 9 x 8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 20 x 12
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Granite Counters
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,080
- Total interior livable area: 2,080 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,040
- Finished area below ground: 1,040
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,969 sqft
- Features: City/Town
Details
- Parcel number: 1207251002
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Siding, Vinyl
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: City/Community
- Water: City/Community
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Rockford
- Subdivision: IL
Other
Other facts
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2025 | Sold | $175,000+3.6%$84/sqft |
Source:  NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202503515 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2025 | Pending sale | $169,000$81/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202503515 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $169,000+98.8%$81/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202503515 Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2025 | Sold | $85,000-29.2%$41/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2024 | Listing removed | $120,000-4%$58/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202404552 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,007 -20% | $26,923 +11.9% |
| 2022 | $2,508 | $24,064 +9.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $22,065 +5.8% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 61114
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Clifford P Carlson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Eisenhower Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 3/10Guilford High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Rockford 205
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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