Buyers financing fell through, here is your chance! Seller is offering a rate buy down incentive !! Be prepared to be impressed! Welcome to 5036 Arbutus Rd, located in the heart of and one of the most desirable areas of Rockford, IL! This home has been completely updated with a stunning balance of modern luxury and functionality. As soon as you enter the home, you are impressed with the new hardwood floors and the artistic and one of a kind composition lime washed painted walls and ceilings. These textured walls are absolutely breathtaking in person and its natural mineral pigments refracts light in the most unique way! The main floor has been opened up for an open concept, which is perfect for entertaining! The kitchen has been completely renovated with high end, furniture quality maple cabinets with soft close doors and drawers and is complimented with stunning granite countertops and 2'x2' tiled backsplash. There is zero shortage of cabinet and countertop space and you will truly enjoy cooking and gathering around this luxurious kitchen! An eat in dining area and great room adjoins the kitchen along with a cozy family room where you can get cozy and enjoy a delicious drink in front of the sound of a crackling fire in the winter. The main level is completed with a full bathroom with a walk in shower. Moving upstairs, you have 4 generous sized bedrooms with beautifully refinished hardwood floors and an updated bathroom with a new vanity and floors! Move downstairs where you have even more space to enjoy! The LL features an enormous rec room with an office space and family room area! To top it off, the LL has a media/theater room. Enjoy the outdoors? Brand new gutters July 2024! This house checks that box as well! Walk outside, where you will love spending spring and summer days and evenings on the deck or around the fire pit! Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, medical facilities and minutes from I-90-this is truly a must see house and is a tremendous value!
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
$105Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Justin Burke• Keller Williams Realty Signature
Colonial Style 2-story in Northeast Rockford. Location location! Walking Distance to Brookview School. Many rooms on main floor freshly painted. Newer furnace. Air conditioner and roof 10 years old. Family Room with wood burning fireplace and access out to spacious deck. Light & bright kitchen. 5 burger stove, stainless steel appliances, decorative backsplash. Master Bedroom with 3 closets. Main Bathroom with a double vanity. Some hardwood flooring upstairs. Finished lower level Rec Room.
NWIAR #202306380
Dec 8, 2023
Sold
$165,000
$59/sq ft
Nov 15, 2023
Pending
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Nov 13, 2023
Price Changed
$169,000
$60/sq ft
Oct 31, 2023
Listed
$185,000
$66/sq ft
+33
Colonial Style 2-story in Northeast Rockford. Location location! Walking Distance to Brookview School. Many rooms on main floor freshly painted. Newer furnace. Air conditioner and roof 10 years old. Family Room with wood burning fireplace and access out to spacious deck. Light & bright kitchen. 5 burger stove, stainless steel appliances, decorative backsplash. Master Bedroom with 3 closets. Main Bathroom with a double vanity. Some hardwood flooring upstairs. Finished lower level Rec Room.
Public Records
Sep 9, 2003
Sold
$126,000
$45/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 29, 1992
Sold
$99,000
$35/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 5, 1990
Sold
$100,000
$36/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,878 (+5.9%)
$9,184 + $63,395
$72,579
2024
$5,549 (+12.3%)
$8,243 + $56,311
$64,554
2023
$4,943 (+3.2%)
$8,243 + $56,311
$64,554
2022
$4,788 (+3.0%)
$6,496 + $41,414
$47,910
2021
$4,649 (+1.8%)
$5,956 + $37,974
$43,930
2020
$4,569 (+1.5%)
$5,631 + $35,899
$41,530
2019
$4,499 (+0.7%)
$5,367 + $34,216
$39,583
2018
$4,467 (+1.9%)
$5,058 + $32,246
$37,304
2016
$4,386 (−1.2%)
$4,841 + $30,860
$35,701
2015
$4,440 (−5.8%)
$4,750 + $30,282
$35,032
2013
$4,714 (+1.3%)
$6,308 + $33,359
$39,667
2012
$4,653 (−2.3%)
$6,690 + $35,379
$42,069
2011
$4,761 (+3.4%)
$7,050 + $37,284
$44,334
2010
$4,605 (+4.7%)
$7,420 + $39,242
$46,662
2009
$4,397 (+4.1%)
$7,526 + $39,803
$47,329
2008
$4,224 (+5.8%)
$7,300 + $38,606
$45,906
2007
$3,992
$6,968 + $36,848
$43,816
Tax history for 5036 Arbutus Rd Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,878 (+5.9%)
$9,184 + $63,395
$72,579
2024
$5,549 (+12.3%)
$8,243 + $56,311
$64,554
2023
$4,943 (+3.2%)
$8,243 + $56,311
$64,554
2022
$4,788 (+3.0%)
$6,496 + $41,414
$47,910
2021
$4,649 (+1.8%)
$5,956 + $37,974
$43,930
2020
$4,569 (+1.5%)
$5,631 + $35,899
$41,530
2019
$4,499 (+0.7%)
$5,367 + $34,216
$39,583
2018
$4,467 (+1.9%)
$5,058 + $32,246
$37,304
2016
$4,386 (−1.2%)
$4,841 + $30,860
$35,701
2015
$4,440 (−5.8%)
$4,750 + $30,282
$35,032
2013
$4,714 (+1.3%)
$6,308 + $33,359
$39,667
2012
$4,653 (−2.3%)
$6,690 + $35,379
$42,069
2011
$4,761 (+3.4%)
$7,050 + $37,284
$44,334
2010
$4,605 (+4.7%)
$7,420 + $39,242
$46,662
2009
$4,397 (+4.1%)
$7,526 + $39,803
$47,329
2008
$4,224 (+5.8%)
$7,300 + $38,606
$45,906
2007
$3,992
$6,968 + $36,848
$43,816
*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
9,949 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
1216304003
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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Features
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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
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 905
# 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: 0.22
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,943
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: 9,949 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Winnebago County
APN: 1216304003
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Around this home
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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Lifestyle
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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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Historical weather
Rockford, IL • 61107
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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10 hrs
3.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$280,000 – $339,000
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