Enjoy this spacious 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath home situated on 1.06 private acres, with approximately 5 acres of beautiful park district land behind it giving you incredible open views and walkable nature right out your back door. With over 1,900 square feet of living space, this home offers room to spread out and enjoy. The large living room flows seamlessly into the spacious family room with French doors overlooking your elevated panoramic views of the scenic land perfect for relaxing evenings or entertaining guests. Two bedrooms are located on the main level for convenience. Upstairs, you’ll find the generous primary suite with plenty of closet space, along with two additional bedrooms. The lower level features a large rec room, half bath, lounge area with kitchenette, and sliding doors leading to the backyard and open landscape. An old horse barn has been converted into a unique man cave complete with a bar — the ultimate hangout space. All of this with the benefit of county taxes.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (2/24)
$289,000
6858 Safford Rd, Rockford, IL 61101
5beds
2,704sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
1.06 Acres Lot
$283,000 Zestimate®
$107/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Lounge area with kitchenetteIncredible open viewsBackyard and open landscapeLarge rec room
- 40 days |
- 2,504 |
- 87 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 24, 2026 at 11:50am
Listed by:
Jay Dowthard 815-289-7530,
Gambino Realtors
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202600639
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 265.94
- Dimensions: 15.11 x 17.6
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 105.56
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 9.1
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 118.17
- Dimensions: 11.7 x 10.1
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 108.56
- Dimensions: 11.8 x 9.2
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 249.09
- Dimensions: 13.11 x 19
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 122.5
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 9.8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 383.24
- Dimensions: 26.8 x 14.3
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- L.L. Finished Space, Second Kitchen
- Basement: Basement Entrance,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,704
- Total interior livable area: 2,704 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,981
- Finished area below ground: 723
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 1.06 Acres
- Features: County Taxes, Wooded, City/Town, Rural
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1107151009
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick/Stone, Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IL
Location
- Region: Rockford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $107/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $154,329
- Annual tax amount: $2,922
- Price range: $289K - $289K
- Date on market: 2/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 41 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Hard Surface Road
Estimated market value
$283,000
$269,000 - $297,000
$2,578/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/24/2026 | Price change | $289,000-3.3%$107/sqft |
Source:  NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202600639 Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,000+91.7%$111/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202600639 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2007 | Sold | $156,000$58/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,922 -10% | $51,443 +13.4% |
| 2023 | $3,248 +4.1% | $45,360 +11.9% |
| 2022 | $3,119 | $40,544 +9.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $37,175 +5.8% |
| 2020 | $2,709 +2.3% | $35,144 +4.9% |
| 2019 | $2,648 +1.9% | $33,496 +6.1% |
| 2018 | $2,599 +2.3% | $31,566 +4.5% |
| 2017 | $2,540 | $30,210 +1.9% |
| 2016 | $2,540 +0.9% | $29,644 |
| 2015 | $2,518 -1.4% | $29,644 -7.5% |
| 2014 | $2,553 | $32,043 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,946/mo
Principal & interest
$1390
Property taxes
$556
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61101
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10McIntosh ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 2.3 mi
- 2/10Kennedy Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 2/10Auburn High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: McIntosh Science & Tech Magnet
- Middle: Kennedy Middle
- High: Auburn High
- 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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