Opportunity awaits with this spacious 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home situated on a beautiful 1-acre lot next to Searles Park. Features include hardwood floors, a tandem 4-car garage, inground pool, and a three-season porch overlooking the property. The lower level was previously finished and offers great potential to be restored into additional living space again. Major updates include windows (2007), roof (2013), and refurbished pool pump (2022). Property is being sold as-is with no repairs or credits. Cash or conventional financing only. All items currently on the property will remain. Taxes reflect no exemptions. With solid bones, generous square footage, and an outstanding location, this property offers a great opportunity for the right buyer willing to put in some work and build equity.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$105Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Donna Andrews• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck RE
Est. $1,463 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 4442 Safford Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Greater Lansing AoR #12651721
Jun 29, 2026
Sold
$175,000
$105/sq ft
May 26, 2026
Pending
—
May 19, 2026
Listed
$180,000
$108/sq ft
+5
Opportunity awaits with this spacious 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home situated on a beautiful 1-acre lot next to Searles Park. Features include hardwood floors, a tandem 4-car garage, inground pool, and a three-season porch overlooking the property. The lower level was previously finished and offers great potential to be restored into additional living space again. Major updates include windows (2007), roof (2013), and refurbished pool pump (2022). Property is being sold as-is with no repairs or credits. Cash or conventional financing only. All items currently on the property will remain. Taxes reflect no exemptions. With solid bones, generous square footage, and an outstanding location, this property offers a great opportunity for the right buyer willing to put in some work and build equity.
Greater Lansing AoR #202602875
Jun 29, 2026
Sold
$175,000
$105/sq ft
May 26, 2026
Pending
—
May 19, 2026
Listed
$180,000
$108/sq ft
+5
Opportunity awaits with this spacious 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home situated on a beautiful 1-acre lot next to Searles Park. Features include hardwood floors, a tandem 4-car garage, inground pool, and a three-season porch overlooking the property. The lower level was previously finished and offers great potential to be restored into additional living space again. Major updates include windows (2007), roof (2013), and refurbished pool pump (2022). Property is being sold as-is with no repairs or credits. Cash or conventional financing only. All items currently on the property will remain. Taxes reflect no exemptions. With solid bones, generous square footage, and an outstanding location, this property offers a great opportunity for the right buyer willing to put in some work and build equity.
NWIAR #202304524
Aug 28, 2023
Sold
$195,000
$116/sq ft
Aug 15, 2023
Pending
—
Aug 9, 2023
Listed
$189,900
$113/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 26, 1997
Sold
$107,500
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,641 (+3.9%)
$9,528 + $43,720
$53,248
2024
$4,469 (+3.6%)
$8,551 + $39,235
$47,786
2023
$4,315 (+1.7%)
$8,551 + $39,235
$47,786
2022
$4,243 (+112.3%)
$6,739 + $30,922
$37,661
2021
$1,998 (−4.7%)
$6,179 + $28,353
$34,532
2020
$2,097 (−4.0%)
$5,841 + $26,804
$32,645
2019
$2,185 (−6.1%)
$5,567 + $25,547
$31,114
2018
$2,327 (−5.5%)
$5,246 + $24,076
$29,322
2016
$2,463 (−1.3%)
$5,021 + $23,041
$28,062
2015
$2,495 (+0.7%)
$4,927 + $22,609
$27,536
2013
$2,478 (+2.8%)
$6,544 + $28,363
$34,907
2012
$2,411 (+5.8%)
$6,940 + $30,081
$37,021
2011
$2,279 (+7.6%)
$7,314 + $31,701
$39,015
2010
$2,118 (+6.4%)
$7,698 + $33,366
$41,064
2009
$1,990 (−37.6%)
$7,808 + $33,843
$41,651
2008
$3,192 (+53.7%)
$7,573 + $32,825
$40,398
2007
$2,077
$7,228 + $31,331
$38,559
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
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Winnebago County
APN
1109252004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2026.
RE
Rural Estate 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
# of Garage Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Asphalt, Detached
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Room Information
Basement: Sump Pump, Full
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water
Has Heating: Yes
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Fireplace Features: Gas
Has Fireplace: Yes
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Pool Features
Private Pool: Yes
Pool Features: In Ground
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Year Built: 1949
Living Area: 1674.0
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.0
Location
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Winnebago County
APN: 1109252004
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Around this home
Schools
McIntosh Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
4/10
Kennedy Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
2/10
Auburn High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
1/10
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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 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
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Historical weather
Rockford, IL • 61101
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 17% for direct sun exposure in Rockford. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$188,000 – $227,000
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