Stunning, Quality-Built Two-Story Home with Main Floor Master Suite! Tucked away in a peaceful Cherry Valley Township neighborhood, this beautiful home offers the perfect blend of comfort, craftsmanship, and convenience. Enjoy quick access to shopping and the interstate, while being just minutes from the scenic trails of Blackhawk Springs Forest Preserve. Nearly 3,900 square feet of living space includes 2,553 square feet above grade plus an additional 1300 finished square feet in the lower level. The open-concept main floor features a dramatic great room with soaring ceilings and oversized windows, a formal dining room, and a private office or den with French doors. The updated kitchen showcases granite countertops and KitchenAid stainless steel appliances and opens to a massive deck surrounded by lush, mature trees for natural privacy—perfect for relaxing or entertaining outdoors. The main-floor primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with a double vanity and jetted tub. A convenient main-floor laundry completes the layout. The finished lower level is designed for entertaining and everyday enjoyment—featuring a beautiful bar and rec room with tile flooring, tappers, built-in TVs, quartz countertops, and all-new cabinetry. You’ll also find a theater room, exercise studio, billiards room and two versatile bonus rooms ideal for offices or hobbies. Meticulously maintained and move-in ready—this home truly has it all! Featuring newer roofing shingles, furnace and home warranty for added peace of mind.
Sold for $455,000
$455,000
5196 E Forest Trl, Rockford, IL 61109
4beds
3,853sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2002
0.68 Acres Lot
$486,500 Zestimate®
$118/sqft
$3,123 Estimated rent
Home value
$486,500
$433,000 - $550,000
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Built-in tvsMain-floor primary suiteOversized windowsMain-floor laundryExercise studioTheater roomBilliards room
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Listed by:
David Larson,
Keller Williams Realty Signature
Bought with:
Joseph Aaronson, 475.201929
Exit Realty Redefined Maurer Group
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202506839
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 16 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 288
- Dimensions: 18 x 16
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 273
- Dimensions: 13 x 21
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 320
- Dimensions: 20 x 16
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- L.L. Finished Space, Audio/Video, Dry Bar, Granite Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Sump Pump,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Fire-Pit/Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,853
- Total interior livable area: 3,853 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,553
- Finished area below ground: 1,300
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.68 Acres
- Features: County Taxes, City/Town
Details
- Parcel number: 1616229003
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick/Stone, Siding, Vinyl
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2002
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
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: $118/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $349,386
- Annual tax amount: $8,313
- Price range: $455K - $455K
- Date on market: 11/4/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2025 | Sold | $455,000$118/sqft |
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| 11/8/2025 | Pending sale | $455,000$118/sqft |
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| 11/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $455,000+82%$118/sqft |
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| 1/17/2017 | Sold | $250,000-3.8%$65/sqft |
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| 9/27/2016 | Listing removed | $259,900$67/sqft |
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| 8/27/2016 | Price change | $259,900-2.8%$67/sqft |
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| 7/29/2016 | Price change | $267,500-2.7%$69/sqft |
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| 6/23/2016 | Price change | $274,900-1.8%$71/sqft |
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| 6/1/2016 | Listed for sale | $279,900-3.1%$73/sqft |
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| 10/10/2005 | Sold | $289,000+25.7%$75/sqft |
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| 10/18/2002 | Sold | $230,000+751.9%$60/sqft |
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| 5/30/2002 | Sold | $27,000$7/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,313 +3.4% | $116,462 +11.2% |
| 2023 | $8,037 +0.4% | $104,723 +9.3% |
| 2022 | $8,006 | $95,793 +9.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $87,258 +4.4% |
| 2020 | $7,731 +2.1% | $83,548 +4.9% |
| 2019 | $7,575 -1.3% | $79,630 +4.3% |
| 2018 | $7,675 -0.1% | $76,354 +3% |
| 2017 | $7,682 | $74,102 +2.2% |
| 2016 | $7,682 +0.9% | $72,535 +1.9% |
| 2015 | $7,610 +101.8% | $71,203 -10.4% |
| 2014 | $3,772 -50.7% | $79,482 -10.6% |
| 2009 | $7,656 | $88,898 +3.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $85,967 +0.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $85,542 +19.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $71,591 +4.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $68,683 |
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Neighborhood: 61109
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10White Swan Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2 mi
- 4/10Bernard W Flinn Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.2 mi
- 1/10Jefferson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cherry Valley Elementary
- Middle: Bernard W Flinn Middle
- High: Jefferson 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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