Rare opportunity to own your own private Rock River retreat and build the home you’ve been dreaming of. Tucked away on a quiet dead-end private road with very little traffic, this beautifully maintained riverfront property offers approximately 120 feet of frontage with a solid sea wall—perfect for boating, fishing, kayaking, or relaxing by the water. The property is already set up for enjoying the outdoors with a 10x12 custom shed, outdoor pizza oven, and piers, creating an ideal space for entertaining family and friends. Plenty of parking area for boats, trailers, campers, and recreational equipment makes it easy to enjoy everything river living has to offer. A peaceful setting with incredible views and endless possibilities for your future home. House plans must be approved by the county.
Lot/land
Price cut: $5K (6/24)
$60,000
5065 Browns Beach Rd, Rockford, IL 61103
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0.27Acres
Unimproved Land
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0.27 Acres Lot
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What's special
Private rock river retreatSolid sea wallBeautifully maintained riverfront property
- 30 days |
- 474 |
- 28 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Toni Vander Heyden 815-315-1110,
Keller Williams Realty Signature
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202603037
Facts & features
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- Has water view: Yes
- On waterfront: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Topography: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Garden Shed
- Parcel number: 0736253024
- Wooded area: 0
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/Community
- Water: City/Community
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IL
Location
- Region: Rockford
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $68,790
- Annual tax amount: $2,277
- Price range: $60K - $60K
- Date on market: 5/26/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 213 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,035/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2026 | Price change | $60,000-7.7% |
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| 5/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $65,000-1.4% |
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| 4/29/2026 | Listing removed | $65,900 |
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| 10/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $65,900+213.8% |
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| 4/28/2021 | Sold | $21,000-44.6% |
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| 4/12/2021 | Pending sale | $37,900 |
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| 11/9/2020 | Listed for sale | $37,900 |
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| 10/1/2020 | Pending sale | $37,900 |
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| 9/30/2020 | Price change | $37,900-5% |
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| 3/31/2020 | Listed for sale | $39,900-4.8% |
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| 8/2/2017 | Listing removed | $41,900 |
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| 2/9/2017 | Listed for sale | $41,900 |
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| 11/14/2016 | Pending sale | $41,900 |
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| 6/15/2016 | Listed for sale | $41,900-58.1% |
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| 6/1/2013 | Listing removed | $99,900 |
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| 4/21/2012 | Listed for sale | $99,900-20% |
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| 1/2/2012 | Listing removed | $124,900 |
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| 8/2/2009 | Listed for sale | $124,900+19% |
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| 10/2/1997 | Sold | $105,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,194 +4.7% | $22,930 +14.7% |
| 2023 | $2,096 +0% | $19,986 +10% |
| 2022 | $2,095 | $18,176 +5.9% |
| 2021 | -- | $17,157 +4.3% |
| 2020 | $2,128 +0.1% | $16,442 +4.3% |
| 2019 | $2,125 -1.6% | $15,770 +4.7% |
| 2018 | $2,159 -1.8% | $15,059 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,198 | $14,764 +3.7% |
| 2016 | $2,198 +1.8% | $14,240 +2% |
| 2015 | $2,159 +0.7% | $13,965 |
| 2014 | $2,145 +12.6% | $13,965 -12.8% |
| 2009 | $1,905 | $16,023 -65.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $45,857 +6.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $43,038 +7.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $39,879 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $38,327 +1.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $37,735 +3.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $36,586 +3.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $35,325 +2.2% |
| 1999 | -- | $34,561 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61103
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10West View Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.1 mi
- 2/10West Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.3 mi
- 1/10Auburn High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: West View Elementary
- Middle: West Middle
- High: Auburn High
- District: Rockford 205
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- Illinois
- Winnebago County
- Rockford
- 61103
- 5065 Browns Beach Rd
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