Located in historic Brown Hills Subdivision is an Impressive Tudor home with over 3000 sq ft of finished space. Close to Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens, the American Lombardi Society, Verdi Club, and minutes from the downtown area. Home opens up to a grand staircase and formal living room that features a fireplace with a unique carved wood mantle opposite a formal dining room. Large sunroom with Douglas fir ceiling. Kitchen features new granite countertops, nice stainless-steel appliances and newer Refrigerator. A large family room has exposed beams and a large cement cast fireplace. Two full baths and half bath in the upper level with three bedrooms and a spacious loft area. Large walk around attic for storage. Oversized two car garage with upper walk around space for lots of storage. Private yard with mature trees and irrigation. Not a typical open concept home. Bring your creativity and ideas and make it your own. One of a kind!
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
0.52 acresLot Size
$121Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Dianne Parvin• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck RE
Stately Tudor located in Brown Hills Subdivision designed by Chester Wolfley in 1927. This brick home w/ slate roof features a grand staircase entry & curves to the top landing upstairs. Formal living rm w/ fireplace & carved wood mantel lead to large sunrm w/ Douglas fir ceiling. Formal dining rm w/ easy access to beautifully updated kitchen that features Corian countertops, SS appliances (Bosch-Dacor-GE), tile floors & eating area. Light filled family rm has exposed wood beams & cement cast fireplace surround. Hardwood floors throughout the home. Master suite upstairs w/ newer bath. Main bath updated w/ marble floors & heated soaker tub. 2nd bdrm w/ half bath & 3rd bdrm w/ dressing area. Multi-purpose loft can be used as office/library/playrm & is open to family rm below. Private fenced bkyd w/ stone patio & lush landscaping. Separate 2 car garage w/ small work rm & upper rm w/ paneling & wood floors.
Public Records
Jul 22, 2011
Sold
$150,000
$43/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07522341
Jun 21, 2011
Contingent
—
Public Records
Nov 4, 1997
Sold
$255,000
$73/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,865 (+4.8%)
$33,861 + $111,522
$145,383
2024
$11,322
$30,388 + $100,083
$130,471
2023
$11,322 (+2.3%)
$30,388 + $100,083
$130,471
2022
$11,063 (+23.1%)
$23,950 + $78,878
$102,828
2021
$8,987 (+1.3%)
$21,961 + $57,367
$79,328
2020
$8,871 (+96.3%)
$20,761 + $54,232
$74,993
2019
$4,520 (−6.1%)
$19,787 + $66,130
$85,917
2018
$4,814 (−5.5%)
$18,647 + $62,322
$80,969
2016
$5,096 (−1.2%)
$17,846 + $59,644
$77,490
2015
$5,160 (+9.2%)
$17,512 + $58,526
$76,038
2013
$4,724 (−2.2%)
$23,296 + $21,440
$44,736
2012
$4,831 (−19.1%)
$24,707 + $22,738
$47,445
2011
$5,975 (−51.3%)
$26,037 + $23,963
$50,000
2010
$12,264 (+4.9%)
$27,405 + $86,900
$114,305
2009
$11,695 (+3.4%)
$27,797 + $88,143
$115,940
2008
$11,309 (+7.4%)
$26,960 + $86,719
$113,679
2007
$10,529
$25,733 + $81,648
$107,381
Tax history for 1401 Brown Hills Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,865 (+4.8%)
$33,861 + $111,522
$145,383
2024
$11,322
$30,388 + $100,083
$130,471
2023
$11,322 (+2.3%)
$30,388 + $100,083
$130,471
2022
$11,063 (+23.1%)
$23,950 + $78,878
$102,828
2021
$8,987 (+1.3%)
$21,961 + $57,367
$79,328
2020
$8,871 (+96.3%)
$20,761 + $54,232
$74,993
2019
$4,520 (−6.1%)
$19,787 + $66,130
$85,917
2018
$4,814 (−5.5%)
$18,647 + $62,322
$80,969
2016
$5,096 (−1.2%)
$17,846 + $59,644
$77,490
2015
$5,160 (+9.2%)
$17,512 + $58,526
$76,038
2013
$4,724 (−2.2%)
$23,296 + $21,440
$44,736
2012
$4,831 (−19.1%)
$24,707 + $22,738
$47,445
2011
$5,975 (−51.3%)
$26,037 + $23,963
$50,000
2010
$12,264 (+4.9%)
$27,405 + $86,900
$114,305
2009
$11,695 (+3.4%)
$27,797 + $88,143
$115,940
2008
$11,309 (+7.4%)
$26,960 + $86,719
$113,679
2007
$10,529
$25,733 + $81,648
$107,381
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
22,651
Year renovated
2022
Sq. Ft.
3,500
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Winnebago County
APN
1124177001
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residential District
Rockfords residential zoning districts are intended to create, maintain, and promote a variety of housing opportunities for individual households and to maintain the desired physical character of existing neighborhoods and developing areas consistent with the citys official comprehensive plan. These regulations are intended to ensure that permitted and special uses are compatible within each district. They are intended to maintain and protect residential property values and to promote the peace quiet and enjoyment of the citys residential areas by requiring setbacks and open spaces on the same lot as the residential development. While these districts primarily accommodate residential use types some nonresidential use types are also allowed.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Office
Public service
Recreation
Communications tower
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2.5
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Sump Pump, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 260
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
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: 0.52
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,871
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: Rockford 205
Elementary School: District 205-RFD
Middle Or Junior School: District 205-RFD
High School: District 205-RFD
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,500
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 2022
County: Winnebago County
APN: 1124177001
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Clifford P Carlson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.7mi
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Eisenhower Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
3/10
Guilford High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
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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, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$404,000 – $489,000
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