For sale

$229,900

5094 Safford Rd, Rockford, IL 61101

3beds

2,552sqft

$1,680/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1958

0.46 Acres Lot

$223,300 Zestimate^®

$90/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Solid all brick ranchConvenient half bath

Welcome to this solid all brick ranch offering 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and a fantastic location across from Lockwood Park and next to Searls Park, with trails, green space and recreation just steps away! Inside, you'll find 1,552 SF on the main level, plus approximately 1,000 SF of finished lower level living space. Newer LVP flooring runs through the living room, hallway and updated main bath, complemented by bamboo flooring in the kitchen and entryway. Two fireplaces add warmth and character, while the finished lower level offers additional living and entertaining space along with a convenient half bath. Major updates include new roof 2025, updated electrical, updated plumbing throughout and new water softener 2024. Sold "as is".

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 3

Primary bedroom

Level: Main
Area: 155.82
Dimensions: 15.9 x 9.8

Bedroom 2

Level: Main
Area: 108.07
Dimensions: 10.1 x 10.7

Bedroom 3

Level: Main
Area: 107.38
Dimensions: 11.8 x 9.1

Dining room

Level: Main
Area: 99.99
Dimensions: 11.11 x 9

Family room

Level: Lower
Area: 532.8
Dimensions: 44.4 x 12

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 99.99
Dimensions: 11.11 x 9

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 225.04
Dimensions: 19.4 x 11.6

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Wall Oven, Washer, Water Softener, Electric Water Heater
Laundry: In Basement

Features

L.L. Finished Space
Windows: Window Treatments
Basement: Full,Finished
Number of fireplaces: 2
Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fire-Pit/Fireplace

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,552
Total interior livable area: 2,552 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,552
Finished area below ground: 1,000

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Patio & porch: Deck, Porch 3 Season, Screened

Lot

Size: 0.46 Acres
Features: County Taxes, Rural

Details

Parcel number: 1108427006

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick/Stone
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1958

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: $90/sqft
Tax assessed value: $167,862
Annual tax amount: $4,084
Price range: $229.9K - $229.9K
Date on market: 8/24/2026
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$223,300

$212,000 - $234,000

$1,881/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/24/2026	Listed for sale	$229,900$90/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$3,860 +6.1%	$55,954 +13.4%
2023	$3,638 +3.9%	$49,338 +11.9%
2022	$3,501	$44,099 +9.1%
2021	--	$40,435 +5.8%
2020	$3,274 +1.8%	$38,225 +4.9%
2019	$3,217 -6%	$36,433 -0.1%
2018	$3,420 +1.7%	$36,470 +4.5%
2017	$3,364	$34,903 +1.9%
2016	$3,364 +0.6%	$34,249
2015	$3,345 -1.3%	$34,249 -14.5%
2014	$3,390	$40,039

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 61101

Getting around

13 / 100

Car-Dependent

30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

4/10
McIntosh Elementary
Grades: K-5Distance: 1.4 mi
2/10
Kennedy Middle School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
1/10
Auburn High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 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.