Welcome to 1720 Ridge Ave, a home that truly has something for everyone! Step into the inviting foyer and be welcomed by a spacious living room, filled with natural light and featuring a cozy fireplace. The main level offers an abundance of charm and functionality, making it perfect for everyday living and entertaining. As you continue through the home, you'll find a full bathroom and two generously sized bedrooms, each offering comfort and ample space. On the Main level you will also find the dining room and updated kitchen perfect for entertaining. Heading upstairs, you'll discover a spacious master bedroom featuring beautiful hardwood floors and abundant closet space, offering both style and convenience on the upper level. To complete this wonderful home, the partially finished basement includes a dry bar, perfect for entertaining or additional living space. Outside, you'll enjoy the privacy of a fully fenced yard, ideal for relaxing or outdoor activities. The detached garage adds extra convenience for parking and storage. This home truly has it all!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
5,227 sq ftLot Size
$80Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Anthony Ramirez• Keller Williams Realty Signature
Bought with NON-NWIAR Member• NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS?
Welcome to 1720 Ridge Ave, a home that truly has something for everyone! Step into the inviting foyer and be welcomed by a spacious living room, filled with natural light and featuring a cozy fireplace. The main level offers an abundance of charm and functionality, making it perfect for everyday living and entertaining. As you continue through the home, you'll find a full bathroom and two generously sized bedrooms, each offering comfort and ample space. On the Main level you will also find the dining room and updated kitchen perfect for entertaining. Heading upstairs, you'll discover a spacious master bedroom featuring beautiful hardwood floors and abundant closet space, offering both style and convenience on the upper level. To complete this wonderful home, the partially finished basement includes a dry bar, perfect for entertaining or additional living space. Outside, you'll enjoy the privacy of a fully fenced yard, ideal for relaxing or outdoor activities. The detached garage adds extra convenience for parking and storage. This home truly has it all!
Public Records
Apr 23, 1999
Sold
$67,500
$41/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 29, 1991
Sold
$55,000
$34/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,264 (−15.9%)
$3,839 + $27,803
$31,642
2024
$2,691 (+3.5%)
$3,445 + $24,951
$28,396
2023
$2,600 (+1.7%)
$3,445 + $24,951
$28,396
2022
$2,557 (+1.7%)
$2,715 + $19,665
$22,380
2021
$2,515 (+0.8%)
$2,489 + $18,031
$20,520
2020
$2,494 (+0.7%)
$2,353 + $17,046
$19,399
2019
$2,477 (−0.4%)
$2,243 + $16,247
$18,490
2018
$2,487 (+0.6%)
$2,114 + $15,312
$17,426
2016
$2,472 (−1.2%)
$2,023 + $14,654
$16,677
2015
$2,503 (−11.4%)
$1,985 + $14,379
$16,364
2013
$2,826 (−5.6%)
$2,640 + $17,542
$20,182
2012
$2,994 (−1.2%)
$2,800 + $20,411
$23,211
2011
$3,030 (−2.3%)
$2,951 + $21,510
$24,461
2010
$3,102 (−3.4%)
$3,106 + $24,284
$27,390
2009
$3,212 (+4.9%)
$3,150 + $27,047
$30,197
2008
$3,062 (+6.5%)
$3,055 + $26,234
$29,289
2007
$2,875
$2,916 + $25,040
$27,956
Tax history for 1720 Ridge Ave Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,264 (−15.9%)
$3,839 + $27,803
$31,642
2024
$2,691 (+3.5%)
$3,445 + $24,951
$28,396
2023
$2,600 (+1.7%)
$3,445 + $24,951
$28,396
2022
$2,557 (+1.7%)
$2,715 + $19,665
$22,380
2021
$2,515 (+0.8%)
$2,489 + $18,031
$20,520
2020
$2,494 (+0.7%)
$2,353 + $17,046
$19,399
2019
$2,477 (−0.4%)
$2,243 + $16,247
$18,490
2018
$2,487 (+0.6%)
$2,114 + $15,312
$17,426
2016
$2,472 (−1.2%)
$2,023 + $14,654
$16,677
2015
$2,503 (−11.4%)
$1,985 + $14,379
$16,364
2013
$2,826 (−5.6%)
$2,640 + $17,542
$20,182
2012
$2,994 (−1.2%)
$2,800 + $20,411
$23,211
2011
$3,030 (−2.3%)
$2,951 + $21,510
$24,461
2010
$3,102 (−3.4%)
$3,106 + $24,284
$27,390
2009
$3,212 (+4.9%)
$3,150 + $27,047
$30,197
2008
$3,062 (+6.5%)
$3,055 + $26,234
$29,289
2007
$2,875
$2,916 + $25,040
$27,956
*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
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,857 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Winnebago County
APN
1114180012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 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: 1
Parking Features: Concrete, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 300
# of Stories Total: 1
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.12
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,599
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: Rockford 205
Elementary School: R K Welsh Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: West Middle
High School: Guilford High
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,857 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Winnebago County
APN: 1114180012
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
R K Welsh Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
West Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
2/10
Guilford High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
3/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Rockford, IL • 61103
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
28
12
36
18
54
32
63
42
72
48
82
61
85
66
81
61
80
55
68
45
49
34
34
19
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
June and 3.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10 hrs
3.6 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$125,000 – $151,000
Sell confidently with a local market expert in Rockford. 3 minutes to get started.