This inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch-style home offers timeless charm and endless possibilities. With original handcrafted cherry wood built-ins and cabinets, it’s a unique find that has warmth and character. Designed for living and entertaining, the home features a cozy living room, a welcoming family room, and a spacious dining room perfect for hosting. A bonus office space, with plenty of natural light from its many windows, is ideal as a sunroom, creative studio, or home office. The large unfinished basement provides limitless potential—whether you need extra storage or have a dream of creating a custom space. Step outside to enjoy the backyard, which features raised garden beds for your green thumb and a playset perfect for the littles. In the spring, the property comes alive with fruit trees and shrubs, including a peach/plum hybrid, a blueberry hybrid, and vibrant raspberry bushes, making it a true garden retreat. Located just minutes from the serene Anderson Japanese Gardens, this home offers peaceful surroundings with convenient access to one of the area’s most beloved attractions. Don’t miss your chance to make this special property yours!
Great location. 3 bedroom with character and charm. Refinished hardwood floors in living room and bedrooms. Large living room with lots of light. Kitchen with handcrafted cabinets and new stainless steel appliances. Family room with cherry cabinets for storage and wood burning fireplace. 2 full baths, recently remodeled. Sunroom overlooks large patio and lovely fenced yard. Additional storage/workshop on first floor. Basement walkout to 1 car attached garage. New siding and roof 2012. Hot water heater 2010.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08600379
Jul 25, 2014
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$61,900
$25/sq ft
Jun 2, 2014
Price Changed (Price Change)
$59,900
$24/sq ft
Jun 2, 2014
Pending
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Apr 30, 2014
Listed (New)
$69,900
$28/sq ft
+9
ONE OWNER HOME INCLUDES 1514 SQ FT! HOME OFFERS LG LIVING ROOM W/HARDWOOD FLOORS THAT FLOW INTO THE HALLWAY AND 3 BEDROOMS ALSO OPEN TO DINING ROOM. KITCHEN FEATURES HANDCRAFTED CABINETS & OPEN TO THE FAMILY ROOM W/FIREPLACE & BUILT IN CHERRY CABINETS, AND SUNROOM OVERLOOKING NICE BACKYARD WITH PATIO. 2 FULL BATHS STORAGE AREA/WORK ROOM COMPLETE MAIN LEVEL. BASEMENT W/WALK OUT TO GARAGE! NEW SIDING AND ROOF IN 2012.
NWIAR #201402459
Jul 25, 2014
Sold
$61,900
$25/sq ft
Apr 29, 2014
Listed
$59,900
$24/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,603 (+5.2%)
$9,809 + $48,324
$58,133
2024
$4,375 (+5.3%)
$8,803 + $43,367
$52,170
2023
$4,153 (+3.5%)
$8,803 + $43,367
$52,170
2022
$4,012 (+3.3%)
$6,938 + $34,179
$41,117
2021
$3,886 (+1.9%)
$6,362 + $31,340
$37,702
2020
$3,812 (+1.7%)
$6,014 + $29,628
$35,642
2019
$3,747 (+0.9%)
$5,732 + $28,239
$33,971
2018
$3,712 (+8.9%)
$5,402 + $26,613
$32,015
2016
$3,410 (+6.5%)
$5,170 + $25,469
$30,639
2015
$3,202 (+46.9%)
$5,073 + $23,502
$28,575
2013
$2,180 (+2.0%)
$6,718 + $24,519
$31,237
2012
$2,137 (+5.9%)
$7,125 + $26,004
$33,129
2011
$2,018 (+7.6%)
$7,510 + $29,512
$37,022
2010
$1,876 (−42.5%)
$7,904 + $31,062
$38,966
2009
$3,260 (+82.8%)
$8,017 + $32,631
$40,648
2008
$1,784 (−4.0%)
$7,776 + $31,650
$39,426
2007
$1,858
$7,422 + $30,209
$37,631
Tax history for 3117 Highcrest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,603 (+5.2%)
$9,809 + $48,324
$58,133
2024
$4,375 (+5.3%)
$8,803 + $43,367
$52,170
2023
$4,153 (+3.5%)
$8,803 + $43,367
$52,170
2022
$4,012 (+3.3%)
$6,938 + $34,179
$41,117
2021
$3,886 (+1.9%)
$6,362 + $31,340
$37,702
2020
$3,812 (+1.7%)
$6,014 + $29,628
$35,642
2019
$3,747 (+0.9%)
$5,732 + $28,239
$33,971
2018
$3,712 (+8.9%)
$5,402 + $26,613
$32,015
2016
$3,410 (+6.5%)
$5,170 + $25,469
$30,639
2015
$3,202 (+46.9%)
$5,073 + $23,502
$28,575
2013
$2,180 (+2.0%)
$6,718 + $24,519
$31,237
2012
$2,137 (+5.9%)
$7,125 + $26,004
$33,129
2011
$2,018 (+7.6%)
$7,510 + $29,512
$37,022
2010
$1,876 (−42.5%)
$7,904 + $31,062
$38,966
2009
$3,260 (+82.8%)
$8,017 + $32,631
$40,648
2008
$1,784 (−4.0%)
$7,776 + $31,650
$39,426
2007
$1,858
$7,422 + $30,209
$37,631
*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
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
10,526 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Winnebago County
APN
1218452003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
—
Garage
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Features
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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: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater
Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Sump Pump, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,000
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.24
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,153
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: Rockford 205
Elementary School: C Henry Bloom Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Eisenhower Middle
High School: Guilford High
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10,526 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Winnebago County
APN: 1218452003
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
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Schools
C Henry Bloom Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
4/10
Eisenhower Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Guilford High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
3/10
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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 3.6 hours in December, placing it below the
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10 hrs
3.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$217,000 – $263,000
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