Pristine 2 story custom built. 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 3 car garage and 2x6 walls. Located on appealing corner lot with many trees and gorgeous landscaping. Basketball court, nice front porch and patio. Entryway features double closet and beautiful oak stairway. Immaculate living room leads to formal dining area. Kitchen features stainless appliances, hardwood flooring, breakfast bar and table area. Bay door overlooks paver patio. Abundant great room with vaulted ceiling and cozy gas fireplace. Primary Bedroom with full bath and walk in closet. Many updates include newer furnace and AC in 2019, paint and some new windows. Prime location in country subdivision close to shopping and interstate roads. Only 15 minutes away from Southeast Rockford. Don't miss this excellent home. Move in ready! Extra 730 finished sq ft in basement.
1995Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$177Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jennie McLaughlin• RE/MAX Hub City
Bought with John Daly• RE/MAX Connections II
Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11915112
Redfin Estimate
$362,670
$63K since sold in August 2025
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This home's estimate is 2.3% lower than the average sale price ($371K) of 6 comparable homes.
Pristine 2 story custom built. 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 3 car garage and 2x6 walls. Located on appealing corner lot with many trees and gorgeous landscaping. Basketball court, nice front porch and patio. Entryway features double closet and beautiful oak stairway. Immaculate living room leads to formal dining area. Kitchen features stainless appliances, hardwood flooring, breakfast bar and table area. Bay door overlooks paver patio. Abundant great room with vaulted ceiling and cozy gas fireplace. Primary Bedroom with full bath and walk in closet. Many updates include newer furnace and AC in 2019, paint and some new windows. Prime location in country subdivision close to shopping and interstate roads. Only 15 minutes away from Southeast Rockford. Don't miss this excellent home. Move in ready! Extra 730 finished sq ft in basement.
Public Records
Apr 17, 2007
Sold
$236,000
$115/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,629 (+27.6%)
$10,915 + $67,542
$78,457
2023
$5,194 (+11.0%)
$10,181 + $57,523
$67,704
2022
$4,679 (+6.5%)
$9,316 + $52,633
$61,949
2021
$4,393 (+4.4%)
$8,666 + $48,961
$57,627
2020
$4,208 (+4.6%)
$8,276 + $46,759
$55,035
2019
$4,021 (+1.6%)
$7,882 + $44,532
$52,414
2018
$3,958 (+2.7%)
$7,882 + $44,532
$52,414
2017
$3,853 (+1.9%)
$7,322 + $41,367
$48,689
2016
$3,782 (+2.1%)
$7,168 + $40,496
$47,664
2015
$3,705 (+7.7%)
$7,000 + $39,547
$46,547
2013
$3,439
$2,983 + $44,645
$47,628
Tax history for 5709 N Ruth Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,629 (+27.6%)
$10,915 + $67,542
$78,457
2023
$5,194 (+11.0%)
$10,181 + $57,523
$67,704
2022
$4,679 (+6.5%)
$9,316 + $52,633
$61,949
2021
$4,393 (+4.4%)
$8,666 + $48,961
$57,627
2020
$4,208 (+4.6%)
$8,276 + $46,759
$55,035
2019
$4,021 (+1.6%)
$7,882 + $44,532
$52,414
2018
$3,958 (+2.7%)
$7,882 + $44,532
$52,414
2017
$3,853 (+1.9%)
$7,322 + $41,367
$48,689
2016
$3,782 (+2.1%)
$7,168 + $40,496
$47,664
2015
$3,705 (+7.7%)
$7,000 + $39,547
$46,547
2013
$3,439
$2,983 + $44,645
$47,628
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
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Property Information
Subdivision Name: WHISTLING ACRES
Living Sq. Ft: 2,046
Legal Description: RNG/BLK:2 TWP:42 SECT/LOT:21 LOT 14 WHISTLING ACRES BK 95-4239
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 19,602
Legal Lot Number: 14
Municipality Name: MONROE
Acres: 0.45
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL W/BLDGS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2024
Tax Area: MONROE CODE 44
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,046
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: —
County: Ogle County
APN: 12-21-279-001
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 8, 2026
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Schools
Monroe Center Grade School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Meridian Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.3mi
8/10
Stillman Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.1mi
9/10
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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 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$345,000 – $418,000
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