Welcome to this well-maintained quad-level home offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a functional floor plan designed for comfortable everyday living. Situated on a 0.29-acre lot, this home provides multiple living areas, generous storage, and the convenience of county taxes. The upper-level features three bedrooms and a full bathroom. The main level offers a bright living room, formal dining room, functional galley kitchen, and a convenient half bath, creating an ideal layout for everyday living and entertaining. Just a few steps down, you'll find a warm and inviting family room highlighted by a wood-burning fireplace, providing the perfect space to gather with family and friends. The lowest level includes a full bathroom, laundry area, and additional storage. This home has solid bones and has been well cared for over the years, offering an outstanding opportunity for a buyer to add their own personal touches. While some cosmetic updates and TLC will enhance the property, the functional layout, quality construction, and desirable location provide an excellent foundation for building equity. Additional updates include a furnace, central air conditioning system, and water heater, all replaced in 2017. Enjoy outdoor living from both the welcoming front patio and the private rear patio, offering great spaces for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying the mature surroundings. Additional features include an attached two-car garage and mature landscaping. Located in a desirable northeast Rockford neighborhood, the home is served by Brookview Elementary School, Eisenhower Middle School, and Guilford High School. Residents also enjoy convenient access to shopping, restaurants, parks, healthcare facilities, and major commuter routes, making this an ideal location for everyday living and commuting. With county taxes, a desirable quad-level design, and tremendous potential, this is an excellent opportunity to make this home your own.
Northeast Rockford, located between the Rock River and I-90, is a residential and commercial Rockford neighborhood with wooded river corridors and retail corridors. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the State Street and Perryville Road crossroads, where big-box storefronts, local eateries, and steady traffic set a brisk, errands-and-dining rhythm. Mid-century subdivisions and newer cul-de-sacs mix with pockets of mature trees near the river and Sinnissippi Park. Anderson Japanese Gardens and Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens add a cultivated, quiet counterpoint to the shopping strips. Rock Cut State Park frames the edge with trailheads, water, and weekend gear runs. Dining landmarks such as Lino’s and Abreo ground the local food scene.
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Offer insights
5537 Guilford Rd · $239,000
$240K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $240K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
86 days
The average home goes pending in 10 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.2%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Gas water heater
Water softener
Wood-burning fireplace
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Gas cooktop
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Shingle roof
Full basement (finished area below grade)
Home design
Single-family residence
House
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
Construction
Brick construction
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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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
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
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 30% for direct sun exposure in Rockford. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 5537 Guilford Rd
$233,358
$5,642 under list price of $239K
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