This spacious four-bedroom home features a welcoming covered front porch and a functional layout. The first floor offers a generous living area with a fireplace flanked by built-in bookcases, a well-equipped kitchen with ample cupboard and counter space beneath a skylight, and a dining room with doors leading to a patio and fenced backyard. A half bathroom and a convenient first-floor laundry room add to the ease of living. Upstairs, four comfortable bedrooms share a full bathroom. The lower level, ready for finishing, includes another fireplace and a half bathroom. Storage is abundant with hallway closets throughout. An attached two-car garage provides direct access. Thoughtfully designed for comfort and practicality, this home offers versatile spaces and room to grow. Located in a central area with convenient access to I-90! Roof was replaced in July 2024. Agent Owned!
Single-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
9,148 sq ftLot Size
$138Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Toni Vander Heyden• Keller Williams Realty Signature
Bought with NON-NWIAR Member• NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS?
This spacious four-bedroom home features a welcoming covered front porch and a functional layout. The first floor offers a generous living area with a fireplace flanked by built-in bookcases, a well-equipped kitchen with ample cupboard and counter space beneath a skylight, and a dining room with doors leading to a patio and fenced backyard. A half bathroom and a convenient first-floor laundry room add to the ease of living. Upstairs, four comfortable bedrooms share a full bathroom. The lower level, ready for finishing, includes another fireplace and a half bathroom. Storage is abundant with hallway closets throughout. An attached two-car garage provides direct access. Roof updated 2024. Thoughtfully designed for comfort and practicality, this home offers versatile spaces and room to grow. Located in a central area with convenient access to I-90! Agent Owned!
NWIAR #202500784
Apr 25, 2025
Sold
$240,000
$120/sq ft
Mar 24, 2025
Pending
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Mar 21, 2025
Price Changed
$249,000
$125/sq ft
Mar 4, 2025
Price Changed
$259,000
$130/sq ft
Feb 21, 2025
Listed
$269,000
$135/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 14, 2025
Sold
$190,000
$95/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10809427
Nov 13, 2020
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$148,000
$74/sq ft
Sep 24, 2020
Pending
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Sep 10, 2020
Relisted (Reactivated)
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Sep 7, 2020
Pending
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Aug 28, 2020
Price Changed
$149,900
$75/sq ft
Aug 7, 2020
Price Changed
$154,000
$77/sq ft
Aug 6, 2020
Listed (New)
$149,000
$75/sq ft
+23
LOOKING FOR SOME ELBOW ROOM? THIS 4 BR HOME WITH OVER 2,500 FINISHED S. F. WILL GIVE YOU ROOM TO GROW. As you drive up you will notice the extra wide drive for easy parking, as well as the mature trees and covered front porch where you can sit and have great conversation. Warm up by the fireplace in the cozy carpeted living room with light coming in from both sides of the room from the windows in front to the sliders that lead to a patio in the backyard. There is not only a very large eat-in kitchen with a skylight and lots of storage, but also a separate dining room for the large family gatherings. All of the four upper level bedrooms are generous sized. The lower level has additional living space in the rec room with another fireplace, bonus room, and additional half bath. Enjoy the fenced backyard on the deck or patio. Updates include a new furnace and water heater in 2019. IN A GREAT CENTRAL LOCATION WITH EASY ACCESS TO I-90!
NWIAR #202004344
Nov 13, 2020
Sold
$148,000
$74/sq ft
Aug 6, 2020
Listed
$149,900
$75/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 9, 2003
Sold
$116,000
$58/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 2, 1998
Sold
$104,000
$52/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 6, 1994
Sold
$109,500
$55/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$5,444 (+2.8%)
$6,258 + $47,390
$53,648
2021
$5,294 (+1.6%)
$5,738 + $43,453
$49,191
2020
$5,208 (+1.4%)
$5,424 + $41,079
$46,503
2019
$5,134 (+0.6%)
$5,170 + $39,153
$44,323
2018
$5,105 (+1.7%)
$4,872 + $36,899
$41,771
2016
$5,019 (−1.2%)
$4,663 + $35,313
$39,976
2015
$5,082 (+5.4%)
$4,576 + $34,651
$39,227
2013
$4,822 (+1.3%)
$6,077 + $34,357
$40,434
2012
$4,758 (−2.2%)
$6,445 + $36,438
$42,883
2011
$4,867 (+3.4%)
$6,792 + $38,400
$45,192
2010
$4,707 (−6.5%)
$7,149 + $40,417
$47,566
2009
$5,032 (+4.2%)
$7,251 + $46,052
$53,303
2008
$4,830 (+5.9%)
$7,033 + $44,667
$51,700
2007
$4,561
$6,713 + $42,633
$49,346
Tax history for 5008 Arbutus Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$5,444 (+2.8%)
$6,258 + $47,390
$53,648
2021
$5,294 (+1.6%)
$5,738 + $43,453
$49,191
2020
$5,208 (+1.4%)
$5,424 + $41,079
$46,503
2019
$5,134 (+0.6%)
$5,170 + $39,153
$44,323
2018
$5,105 (+1.7%)
$4,872 + $36,899
$41,771
2016
$5,019 (−1.2%)
$4,663 + $35,313
$39,976
2015
$5,082 (+5.4%)
$4,576 + $34,651
$39,227
2013
$4,822 (+1.3%)
$6,077 + $34,357
$40,434
2012
$4,758 (−2.2%)
$6,445 + $36,438
$42,883
2011
$4,867 (+3.4%)
$6,792 + $38,400
$45,192
2010
$4,707 (−6.5%)
$7,149 + $40,417
$47,566
2009
$5,032 (+4.2%)
$7,251 + $46,052
$53,303
2008
$4,830 (+5.9%)
$7,033 + $44,667
$51,700
2007
$4,561
$6,713 + $42,633
$49,346
*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
9,089 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Winnebago County
APN
1216304001
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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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: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, 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
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: Rockford 205
Elementary School: Brookview Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Eisenhower Middle
High School: Guilford High
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,089 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Winnebago County
APN: 1216304001
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
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Schools
Brookview Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
7/10
Eisenhower Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
3/10
Guilford High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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
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2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$262,000 – $317,000
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