Beautiful, sprawling ranch home set on 5 peaceful acres zoned Agricultural, featuring full walkout exposure! With over 4,000 sq ft of living space across two levels, this home offers abundant room to spread out and enjoy comfortable country living. The inviting Family Room includes a brick fireplace, is open to the Kitchen, and features sliding doors leading to a large deck—perfect for entertaining or taking in the serene views. A spacious first-floor Laundry Room offers exceptional convenience with abundant cabinetry and an exterior door for easy access. The light-filled Kitchen shines with crushed quartz countertops, double ovens, a cooktop, and a generous dinette area overlooking the picturesque yard. Adjacent to the kitchen, the sunken Living Room and Formal Dining Room are lined with large windows that flood the space with natural light. The walkout lower level provides incredible additional living space, including a large family room, kitchenette area, and a second family room currently used as a home office, theater room, or potential 4th bedroom (note the Murphy bed). A full bathroom completes the lower level. The full walkout lower level leads directly to a patio and firepit—ideal for outdoor relaxation and gatherings. A rare blend of acreage, privacy, and spacious living, this property is ready to welcome you home. Located in Belvidere North School District with easy access to main roads, Rockford, and I-90. Plenty of Room for a second garage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
5.05 acresLot Size
$173Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Debbie Carlson• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck RE
Beautiful, sprawling ranch home set on 5 peaceful acres zoned Agricultural, featuring full walkout exposure! With over 4,000 sq ft of living space across two levels, this home offers abundant room to spread out and enjoy comfortable country living. The inviting Family Room includes a brick fireplace, is open to the Kitchen, and features sliding doors leading to a large deck-perfect for entertaining or taking in the serene views. A spacious first-floor Laundry Room offers exceptional convenience with abundant cabinetry and an exterior door for easy access. The light-filled Kitchen shines with crushed quartz countertops, double ovens, a cooktop, and a generous dinette area overlooking the picturesque yard. Adjacent to the kitchen, the sunken Living Room and Formal Dining Room are lined with large windows that flood the space with natural light. The walkout lower level provides incredible additional living space, including a large family room, kitchenette area, and a second family room currently used as a home office, theater room, or potential 4th bedroom (note the Murphy bed). A full bathroom completes the lower level. The full walkout lower level leads directly to a patio and firepit-ideal for outdoor relaxation and gatherings. A rare blend of acreage, privacy, and spacious living, this property is ready to welcome you home. Located in Belvidere North School District with easy access to main roads, Rockford, and I-90. Plenty of Room for a second garage.
NWIAR #202507186
Feb 6, 2026
Sold
$572,000
$156/sq ft
Dec 29, 2025
Pending
—
Nov 19, 2025
Listed
$579,900
$158/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09514152
May 31, 2017
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$320,000
$87/sq ft
Mar 20, 2017
Pending
—
Mar 10, 2017
Contingent
—
Feb 26, 2017
Listed (New)
$329,900
$90/sq ft
+18
Custom fully exposed Ranch on 5 beautiful park-like acres with mature trees, flowering shrubs, and flower gardens zoned Ag; great for animals of all kinds. Completely fenced property including gated entry. Home features approximately 3300 square feet of living on two levels. The Ranch home has a fully exposed walk out lower level with Rec Room and Bar area. There is also a rough in for a 3rd full bath. The light and bright remodeled Kitchen features double ovens, cooktop, crushed quartz countertops and tile floors and a spacious dinette area overlooking the countryside. Sunken Living Room & Formal Dining Room full of large windows for bright beautiful rooms. Family Room with Brick fireplace and sliding doors out to deck that walks around to smaller fenced in area great for pets Large first floor Laundry Room with lots of cabinets and windows with exterior door; great for convenience for clean ups. .
NWIAR #201700910
May 31, 2017
Sold
$320,000
$87/sq ft
Feb 25, 2017
Listed
$329,900
$90/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09086577
Jul 3, 2016
Listing Removed
—
May 4, 2016
Price Changed
*
Nov 15, 2015
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08912698
Nov 5, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jun 9, 2015
Price Changed
*
May 5, 2015
Listed (New)
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,140 (−2.1%)
$28,075 + $127,112
$155,187
2024
$11,375 (−1.3%)
$28,075 + $127,112
$155,187
2023
$11,524 (+16.0%)
$28,075 + $120,508
$148,583
2022
$9,935 (+0.3%)
$28,075 + $112,254
$140,329
2021
$9,903 (+2.6%)
$28,075 + $94,864
$122,939
2020
$9,656 (+0.4%)
$28,075 + $94,421
$122,496
2019
$9,618 (+2.4%)
$28,075 + $85,134
$113,209
2018
$9,394 (+9.0%)
$28,075 + $75,891
$103,966
2017
$8,617 (−1.9%)
$28,538 + $77,143
$105,681
2016
$8,782 (+5.0%)
$28,356 + $74,891
$103,247
2014
$8,365 (+3.6%)
$35,562 + $60,005
$95,567
2013
$8,074
$35,562 + $60,005
$95,567
Tax history for 1628 Riverside Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,140 (−2.1%)
$28,075 + $127,112
$155,187
2024
$11,375 (−1.3%)
$28,075 + $127,112
$155,187
2023
$11,524 (+16.0%)
$28,075 + $120,508
$148,583
2022
$9,935 (+0.3%)
$28,075 + $112,254
$140,329
2021
$9,903 (+2.6%)
$28,075 + $94,864
$122,939
2020
$9,656 (+0.4%)
$28,075 + $94,421
$122,496
2019
$9,618 (+2.4%)
$28,075 + $85,134
$113,209
2018
$9,394 (+9.0%)
$28,075 + $75,891
$103,966
2017
$8,617 (−1.9%)
$28,538 + $77,143
$105,681
2016
$8,782 (+5.0%)
$28,356 + $74,891
$103,247
2014
$8,365 (+3.6%)
$35,562 + $60,005
$95,567
2013
$8,074
$35,562 + $60,005
$95,567
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.05 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
3,239
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Boone County
APN
05-05-400-010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
A-1
Agricultural Preservation Area District
The agricultural preservation area district is intended to maintain, enhance, and conserve prime agricultural soils and historically farmed soils, to protect sensitive natural features, and to prevent the uncontrolled, uneconomical spread of nonagricultural development, which results in excessive costs to the county for the provision of essential public services.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2.5
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,213
Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 5.05
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,375
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well, Private
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Belvidere 100
Elementary School: Seth Whitman Elem
Middle Or Junior School: Belvidere Central Middle
High School: Belvidere North
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,239
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.05 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Boone County
APN: 05-05-400-010
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
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Schools
Places
Transit
Seth Whitman Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.1mi
6/10
Belvidere Central Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
5/10
Belvidere North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
June and 3.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$604,000 – $731,000
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