Welcome to this wonderful opportunity to own a beautifully updated home in a great location in Rockford, Illinois! Offering approximately 2,000 square feet of living space and sitting on an impressive . 42-acre lot (nearly half an acre), this property combines comfortable living, recent improvements, and plenty of outdoor space Home Features & Recent Updates: ??? 3 spacious bedrooms ?? 2 bathrooms ?? Approximately 2,000 square feet of living space ?? Freshly painted interior and exterior ? New ceramic tile flooring throughout the entire basement ?? Renovated basement bathroom ?? Sun porch with new ceramic tile flooring ?? 2-car garage with heating and air conditioning for year-round comfort ??? Large shed with electricity, perfect for additional storage, hobbies, or projects ?? Generous . 42-acre lot with plenty of outdoor space to enjoy Enjoy the convenience of living close to shopping, stores, everyday amenities, and schools. The location makes running errands and getting to nearby destinations easier while providing the space and comfort of a property with nearly half an acre of land. Whether you're looking for room to spread out, extra storage, a versatile garage, or a home with recent improvements, this property has plenty to offer. ?? A fantastic opportunity to own an updated home with a large lot, valuable extras, and a convenient location!
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Maud E Johnson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
4/10
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
3/10
Rockford East High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
1/10
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About Southeast
Rockford
Southeast Rockford, located between the Rock River and the Kishwaukee River, is a residential and industrial Rockford neighborhood with riverfront greenways and legacy factory corridors. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the 11th Street and 20th Avenue area, where corner storefronts, service shops, and long-running local eateries set a working-city rhythm. Streets mix modest mid-century houses with older frame homes and pockets of brick walk-ups near former rail and plant sites. Sinnissippi Park and the Rock River Path frame daily routines with wide lawns, boat traffic, and long views. Midway Village Museum and the Rockford Art Museum add cultural gravity beyond the river bends. Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens brings a greenhouse calm that contrasts with the neighborhood’s utilitarian edges.
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Market insights
3720 Shirley Rd · $259,900
DAYS ON MARKET
18 days
The average home goes pending in 10 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.1%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$259,900
Median sale price in this area is $224,203. (14% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Exterior
Property Features
Year Built: 1961
Living Area: 1946
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Finished Sq. Ft.: —
Unfinished Sq. Ft.: —
Total Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Winnebago County
APN: 1230282012
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Sale and tax history for 3720 Shirley Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
FSBO.com #cmvd073nl01jfs6014pkozcdb
Oct 18, 2026
Listed
$259,900
$134/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09682001
Sep 12, 2017
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$70,000
$36/sq ft
Aug 9, 2017
Pending
—
Jul 24, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Jul 7, 2017
Listed (New)
$74,900
$38/sq ft
+14
Newer Roof, Boiler & water heater. Mostly Brick Ranch. 2 car heated attached garage. Partial to full exposure, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths & 1st floor laundry. Lush back yard with storage shed and enclosed porch off of dining room and garage. This home qualifies for the city of Rockford Real Estate Tax Rebate Program.(Owner occupied residents will receive 80+% of their tax bill back every year for three Years!!!!) see city of Rockford for complete details. FMFL through July 25th 2017 (during the 1st 20 days of the listing Seller will only consider offers from buyers who intend to occupy the property. if the property remains available after that date seller will entertain offers from investors.)
NWIAR #201704040
Sep 12, 2017
Sold
$70,000
$36/sq ft
Jul 6, 2017
Listed
$74,900
$38/sq ft
+14
newer Roof, Boiler, and water heater. mostly Brick Ranch 2 car heated attached garage. partial to full exposure, 3 bedrooms 2 baths 1st floor laundry 2 full baths. lush back yard with storage shed and enclosed porch off of dining room and garage. This home qualifies for the city of Rockford Real Estate Tax Rebate Program. (Owner occupied residents will receive 80+% of their tax bill back every year for three Years!!!!) see city of Rockford for complete details. FMFL through July 25th 2017 (during the 1st 20 days of the listing Seller will only consider offers from buyers who intend to occupy the property. if the property remains available after that date seller will entertain offers from investors. )
Public Records
Aug 30, 1996
Sold
$87,000
$45/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 7, 1989
Sold
$136,000
$70/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,437 (+5.3%)
$12,403 + $43,849
$56,252
2024
$4,215 (+5.4%)
$11,131 + $39,351
$50,482
2023
$3,999 (+3.6%)
$11,131 + $39,351
$50,482
2022
$3,860 (+3.3%)
$8,773 + $31,014
$39,787
2021
$3,736 (+2.0%)
$8,044 + $28,438
$36,482
2020
$3,663 (+1.8%)
$7,604 + $26,884
$34,488
2019
$3,600 (+1.0%)
$7,247 + $25,623
$32,870
2018
$3,564 (+30.4%)
$6,831 + $24,141
$30,972
2016
$2,732 (−1.2%)
$6,537 + $23,104
$29,641
2015
$2,766 (−11.8%)
$6,414 + $22,671
$29,085
2013
$3,136 (−13.9%)
$8,501 + $24,893
$33,394
2012
$3,642
$9,016 + $29,216
$38,232
2011
$3,640 (+7.6%)
$9,502 + $30,789
$40,291
2010
$3,383 (−3.7%)
$10,001 + $32,406
$42,407
2009
$3,512 (−6.8%)
$10,144 + $32,869
$43,013
2008
$3,770 (+16.8%)
$9,839 + $35,722
$45,561
2007
$3,227
$9,391 + $34,096
$43,487
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.42 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
—
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Winnebago County
APN
1230282012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 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
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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Historical weather
Rockford, IL • 61108
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 3% for direct sun exposure in Rockford. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
5.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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