Enjoy country living in this completely updated and very well maintained farm house with outbuildings! This beautiful home features over 2,000 soft of updated living space with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms a heated 2.5 car garage a 36x24 heated outbuilding with oversized overhead door and attached 36x20 building and a barn that could be restored or repurposed for its valuable barn wood! The house features a main floor master bedroom, Jacuzzi tub and walk in shower!Enjoy cooking and entertaining in the large and updated kitchen with hickory cabinets, stainless steel appliances, gorgeous rustic island and beautiful country views! The main level also features an office/guest room/zoom room or whatever you need it to be, a large family room and dining area! Move upstairs where you will find 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. Downstairs you will be surprised with the size of the large bonus room and full bathroom! Plenty of storage completes the basement. Now move outside to the front porch where you will enjoy picturesque views and enjoy sipping on morning coffee watching the sunrise or relaxing at night watching sunsets! New Jeld-Wen windows in 2015, new roof in 2015! This is your perfect chance to start escape into the country!!
Single-familyProperty Type
4.38 acresLot Size
$195Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
10 car garageParking
Listed by Justin Burke• Keller Williams Realty Signature
Enjoy country living in this completely updated and very well maintained farm house with outbuildings! This beautiful home features over 2,000 soft of updated living space with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms a heated 2.5 car garage a 36x24 heated outbuilding with oversized overhead door and attached 36x20 building and a barn that could be restored or repurposed for its valuable barn wood! The house features a main floor master bedroom, Jacuzzi tub and walk in shower!Enjoy cooking and entertaining in the large and updated kitchen with hickory cabinets, stainless steel appliances, gorgeous rustic island and beautiful country views! The main level also features an office/guest room/zoom room or whatever you need it to be, a large family room and dining area! Move upstairs where you will find 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. Downstairs you will be surprised with the size of the large bonus room and full bathroom! Plenty of storage completes the basement. Now move outside to the front porch where you will enjoy picturesque views and enjoy sipping on morning coffee watching the sunrise or relaxing at night watching sunsets! New Jeld-Wen windows in 2015, new roof in 2015! This is your perfect chance to start escape into the country!!
Public Records
Nov 13, 2018
Sold
$224,000
$96/sq ft
NWIAR #201806535
Nov 9, 2018
Sold
$231,500
$99/sq ft
Oct 11, 2018
Listed
$232,500
$99/sq ft
+19
Completely remodeled farmhouse on over 4 acres. Over $120,000 remodel in 2018. 4 Bedrooms with 36x24 outbuilding heated. 36X20 workshop attached. 28x26 detached garage with electric. Large barn on property that can be restored easily or used for valuable barn wood. Same owners for 28 years and only 3 owners in total. Basement was redone with concrete in 2018. Large main floor bath with jacuzzi tub and walk in shower. Newer windows. New roof in 2015. This is a must see. Country living at its best! See amenity sheet. Zoned AG.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,945 (+9.2%)
$23,478 + $85,071
$108,549
2024
$7,272 (+4.5%)
$21,070 + $72,239
$93,309
2023
$6,959 (+6.0%)
$21,070 + $72,239
$93,309
2022
$6,562 (+12.4%)
$16,605 + $54,338
$70,943
2021
$5,838 (+6.1%)
$15,226 + $49,824
$65,050
2020
$5,503 (+1.4%)
$14,394 + $47,102
$61,496
2019
$5,428 (+121.8%)
$13,719 + $44,893
$58,612
2018
$2,447 (−46.1%)
$12,930 + $15,395
$28,325
2016
$4,537 (−0.9%)
$12,374 + $33,701
$46,075
2015
$4,576 (−7.6%)
$12,142 + $33,069
$45,211
2013
$4,952 (+1.5%)
$16,100 + $36,144
$52,244
2012
$4,880 (−3.7%)
$17,075 + $38,333
$55,408
2011
$5,066 (+3.7%)
$17,994 + $40,397
$58,391
2010
$4,885 (+4.8%)
$18,939 + $42,519
$61,458
2009
$4,661 (+4.4%)
$19,210 + $43,127
$62,337
2008
$4,465 (+6.3%)
$18,632 + $41,830
$60,462
2007
$4,199
$17,784 + $39,926
$57,710
Tax history for 5255 Simpson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,945 (+9.2%)
$23,478 + $85,071
$108,549
2024
$7,272 (+4.5%)
$21,070 + $72,239
$93,309
2023
$6,959 (+6.0%)
$21,070 + $72,239
$93,309
2022
$6,562 (+12.4%)
$16,605 + $54,338
$70,943
2021
$5,838 (+6.1%)
$15,226 + $49,824
$65,050
2020
$5,503 (+1.4%)
$14,394 + $47,102
$61,496
2019
$5,428 (+121.8%)
$13,719 + $44,893
$58,612
2018
$2,447 (−46.1%)
$12,930 + $15,395
$28,325
2016
$4,537 (−0.9%)
$12,374 + $33,701
$46,075
2015
$4,576 (−7.6%)
$12,142 + $33,069
$45,211
2013
$4,952 (+1.5%)
$16,100 + $36,144
$52,244
2012
$4,880 (−3.7%)
$17,075 + $38,333
$55,408
2011
$5,066 (+3.7%)
$17,994 + $40,397
$58,391
2010
$4,885 (+4.8%)
$18,939 + $42,519
$61,458
2009
$4,661 (+4.4%)
$19,210 + $43,127
$62,337
2008
$4,465 (+6.3%)
$18,632 + $41,830
$60,462
2007
$4,199
$17,784 + $39,926
$57,710
*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
—
Lot size
4.84 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Winnebago County
APN
1505400010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
AG
Agricultural Priority District
The AG Agricultural Priority District is intended to promote and protect agricultural land and the agricultural industry which is vitally important to Winnebago County's economy. The standards of the AG District are to protect and promote the continuation of farming, and to protect agricultural land uses from incompatible residential developments. The AG District is intended to implement the agricultural policies outlined in the Winnebago County 2030 Land Resource Management Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Timberland
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 10
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Sump Pump, Finished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 325
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 4.38
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,503
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Rockford 205
Elementary School: District 205-RFD
Middle Or Junior School: District 205-RFD
High School: District 205-RFD
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4.84 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Winnebago County
APN: 1505400010
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
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Schools
Julia Lathrop Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi
3/10
Rockford Environmental Science Academy
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
2/10
Jefferson High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.4mi
1/10
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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
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$434,000 – $525,000
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