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Off market sep 2019 for $135K

$242,510

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $699/mo

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5261 Browns Beach Rd, Rockford, IL 61103

About this home

Charming 3 bedroom waterfront home on a cul de sac located in desirable and secluded community near Sportscore One! Perfect for boaters/paddlers (with two boat ramps within a 1/4 of a mile) or anyone who likes outdoors, walking, hiking, biking. .. adjoining the property, including the bike path and National Water Trail - Rock River Trail. NEW roof in 2018! Interior of house was completely renovated including NEW kitchen, bathrooms, floors, and 4-season sun-room with amazing views of the Rock River! Vaulted ceilings in every room with wood paneling that give the home airiness and warmth at the same time. House includes a full bath and 1/2 bath with room for a shower. New High Efficiency Gas furnace installed in 2008. Beautiful trees on property with low maintenance yard. Deck was just power-washed and restained. Also included with the house is a private LOT across the street with great views and shed for storage. Feel like your outside of town while still in a highly convenient location.

Single-familyProperty Type

0.57 acresLot Size

2 car garageParking

Listed by Miroslaw Niemiec • Key Realty, Inc

Bought with Kelli Wensky • DICKERSON & NIEMAN

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•Source:NWIAR #201901952

Redfin Estimate

$242,510

$108K since sold in September 2019$5,000 since September

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Estimate history
Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 20.9% higher than the average sale price ($201K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$219,900
A
3 beds2 baths1,565 sq ft
106 Superior Ave, Machesney Park, IL 61115
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$224,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,450 sq ft
198 Winona Dr, Machesney Park, IL 61115
SOLD NOV 26, 2025
$64,050
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,773 sq ft
8326 Shore Dr, Machesney Park, IL 61115
SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$232,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,992 sq ft
9701 Shore Ct, Rockford, IL 61115
SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$192,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,040 sq ft
530 Wilshire Dr, Machesney Park, IL 61115
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$272,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,592 sq ft
6360 Dandbridge Blvd, Rockford, IL 61103

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Market trends in 61103, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.8%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$155K

$4K MoM

Avg. days on market

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

100

6 MoM

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7 beds3 baths— sq ft
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Sale history for 5261 Browns Beach Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10353452

Sep 20, 2019

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$135,000

Aug 15, 2019

Pending

—

Aug 9, 2019

Price Changed

$144,900

Jun 12, 2019

Price Changed

$149,900

May 15, 2019

Price Changed

$159,900

Apr 23, 2019

Listed (New)

$169,900

+24

NWIAR #201901952

Sep 20, 2019

Sold

$135,000

Apr 23, 2019

Listed

$144,900

Public Records

Apr 18, 2013

Sold

$85,000

Public Records

Dec 1, 1988

Sold

$144,000

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,086 (+5.4%)

$13,371 + $38,455

$51,826

2024

$3,877 (+7.0%)

$12,003 + $34,520

$46,523

2023

$3,623 (+1.8%)

$12,003 + $34,520

$46,523

2022

$3,558

$9,514 + $27,363

$36,877

2021

$3,556 (+0.4%)

$8,981 + $25,829

$34,810

2020

$3,540 (+1.1%)

$8,607 + $24,752

$33,359

2019

$3,502 (−0.5%)

$8,255 + $23,741

$31,996

2018

$3,520 (+1.4%)

$7,883 + $22,671

$30,554

2016

$3,471 (+1.2%)

$7,728 + $22,226

$29,954

2015

$3,430 (+9.0%)

$7,454 + $21,437

$28,891

2013

$3,147 (−39.7%)

$7,310 + $21,023

$28,333

2012

$5,219 (−1.5%)

$7,637 + $38,560

$46,197

2011

$5,297 (+5.6%)

$8,009 + $40,436

$48,445

2010

$5,016 (+15.2%)

$8,276 + $41,786

$50,062

2009

$4,355 (+6.0%)

$8,388 + $38,378

$46,766

2008

$4,109 (+0.3%)

$7,999 + $36,599

$44,598

2007

$4,098

$7,333 + $37,281

$44,614

Tax history for 5261 Browns Beach Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,086 (+5.4%)

$13,371 + $38,455

$51,826

2024

$3,877 (+7.0%)

$12,003 + $34,520

$46,523

2023

$3,623 (+1.8%)

$12,003 + $34,520

$46,523

2022

$3,558

$9,514 + $27,363

$36,877

2021

$3,556 (+0.4%)

$8,981 + $25,829

$34,810

2020

$3,540 (+1.1%)

$8,607 + $24,752

$33,359

2019

$3,502 (−0.5%)

$8,255 + $23,741

$31,996

2018

$3,520 (+1.4%)

$7,883 + $22,671

$30,554

2016

$3,471 (+1.2%)

$7,728 + $22,226

$29,954

2015

$3,430 (+9.0%)

$7,454 + $21,437

$28,891

2013

$3,147 (−39.7%)

$7,310 + $21,023

$28,333

2012

$5,219 (−1.5%)

$7,637 + $38,560

$46,197

2011

$5,297 (+5.6%)

$8,009 + $40,436

$48,445

2010

$5,016 (+15.2%)

$8,276 + $41,786

$50,062

2009

$4,355 (+6.0%)

$8,388 + $38,378

$46,766

2008

$4,109 (+0.3%)

$7,999 + $36,599

$44,598

2007

$4,098

$7,333 + $37,281

$44,614

*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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Lot depth

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Lot size

6,756 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

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Year built

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

Winnebago County

APN

736253002

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.

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: 2.5
Parking Features: Detached

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding

Property Features
On Waterfront

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House

Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded, Waterfront
Lot Size Acres: 0.57

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,681

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

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: 6,756 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Winnebago County
APN: 736253002

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026

Around this home

Schools

West View Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi

6/10

West Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi

2/10

Auburn High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi

1/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

9/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance 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

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Estimated sale price

$231,000 – $279,000

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Home values near 5261 Browns Beach Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5203 Browns Beach Rd, Rockford, IL 3 Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$294,320
5271 Browns Beach Rd, Rockford, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$124,404

Address	Redfin Estimate
5309 Browns Beach Rd, Rockford, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1769 Sq. Ft.	$403,643
5213 Browns Beach Rd, Rockford, IL 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 1100 Sq. Ft.	$278,382

Address	Redfin Estimate
5199 Browns Beach Rd, Rockford, IL 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1144 Sq. Ft.	$274,336
5165 Browns Beach Rd, Rockford, IL 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1340 Sq. Ft.	$294,937

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