Welcome to this charming ranch-style home at 5523 Forest Hills Rd, Rockford, IL, offering a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. This beautifully maintained residence features gleaming hardwood floors and fresh paint throughout, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The spacious living room boasts a large picture window, flooding the space with natural light and seamlessly connecting to the kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with oak cabinets and brand-new vinyl flooring, complemented by a recently updated bathroom featuring a new tub, surround, and matching vinyl flooring. The large basement offers endless potential for additional living space, perfect for a family room, home office, or recreation area. A new roof installed in 2012 ensures peace of mind, and all appliances are included with the home. Conveniently located just minutes from shopping, restaurants, and easy access to the I-90 on-ramp, this home is ideally situated for modern living. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this move-in-ready gem your own!
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
6,970 sq ftLot Size
$94Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jason Bennett• Jason Bennett, REALTOR
Bought with NON-NWIAR Member• NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS?
THIS WELL MAINTAINED HOME IS IN A GREAT LOCATION AND WOULD MAKE A GREAT STARTER HOME OR RENTAL PROPERTY!! This home boasts hardwood floors and freshly painted in neutral colors throughout, making it easy to move right in and make it your own and feel at home immediately. The living room is large and features a big picture window and white trim. The kitchen has ample space and a breakfast bar, white appliances, and a window over the sink. Both bedrooms are generous sized with hardwood floors. There is a nice fenced yard to relax and enjoy some peaceful entertaining. Downstairs is a large basement area that just needs to be finished to expand your room to entertain. Carport and an additional 2 car detached garage. Updated electrical box. Roof 2012. DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A GREAT HOME!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,887 (+33.2%)
$6,769 + $27,254
$34,023
2024
$2,167 (+8.0%)
$6,075 + $24,458
$30,533
2023
$2,007 (−20.0%)
$6,075 + $24,458
$30,533
2022
$2,508 (+8.2%)
$4,788 + $19,276
$24,064
2021
$2,317 (+8.4%)
$4,390 + $17,675
$22,065
2020
$2,137 (−2.4%)
$4,150 + $16,709
$20,859
2019
$2,189 (−4.0%)
$3,955 + $15,925
$19,880
2018
$2,281 (+3.9%)
$3,727 + $15,008
$18,735
2016
$2,196 (−1.1%)
$3,567 + $14,363
$17,930
2015
$2,220 (−7.8%)
$3,500 + $14,094
$17,594
2013
$2,408 (−3.4%)
$4,654 + $15,821
$20,475
2012
$2,493 (+4.1%)
$4,936 + $18,136
$23,072
2011
$2,396 (+1.4%)
$5,202 + $18,787
$23,989
2010
$2,363 (+1.2%)
$5,475 + $19,774
$25,249
2009
$2,334 (+3.9%)
$5,553 + $20,852
$26,405
2008
$2,245 (+5.0%)
$5,386 + $20,225
$25,611
2007
$2,139
$5,141 + $19,856
$24,997
Tax history for 5523 Forest Hills Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,887 (+33.2%)
$6,769 + $27,254
$34,023
2024
$2,167 (+8.0%)
$6,075 + $24,458
$30,533
2023
$2,007 (−20.0%)
$6,075 + $24,458
$30,533
2022
$2,508 (+8.2%)
$4,788 + $19,276
$24,064
2021
$2,317 (+8.4%)
$4,390 + $17,675
$22,065
2020
$2,137 (−2.4%)
$4,150 + $16,709
$20,859
2019
$2,189 (−4.0%)
$3,955 + $15,925
$19,880
2018
$2,281 (+3.9%)
$3,727 + $15,008
$18,735
2016
$2,196 (−1.1%)
$3,567 + $14,363
$17,930
2015
$2,220 (−7.8%)
$3,500 + $14,094
$17,594
2013
$2,408 (−3.4%)
$4,654 + $15,821
$20,475
2012
$2,493 (+4.1%)
$4,936 + $18,136
$23,072
2011
$2,396 (+1.4%)
$5,202 + $18,787
$23,989
2010
$2,363 (+1.2%)
$5,475 + $19,774
$25,249
2009
$2,334 (+3.9%)
$5,553 + $20,852
$26,405
2008
$2,245 (+5.0%)
$5,386 + $20,225
$25,611
2007
$2,139
$5,141 + $19,856
$24,997
*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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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7,460 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
1207251002
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residential District
The R-1 Single-Family Residential District is intended primarily for existing districts or neighborhoods of single-family development, though certain compatible non-residential uses, such as places of worship, are permitted. The R-1 District is primarily for areas previously zoned R-1 as of the effective date of this Ordinance but limited new application for rezoning is allowed only if developed as a minor subdivision, if divided, or no more than 4 buildable lots are created via the plat act. No variances from this requirement are permitted.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,040
# of Stories Total: 1
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.16
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,100
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: 7,460 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Winnebago County
APN: 1207251002
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
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Schools
Clifford P Carlson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Eisenhower Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
3/10
Guilford High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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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
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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Rockford, IL • 61114
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Estimated sale price
$185,000 – $224,000
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