Great Spaces Indoors & Outdoors! This Property has a Spacious Ranch Home and Outbuilding (Horse Stalls and Shop Area)........ Situated on 5 Acres .....conveniently near Montague Road, Meridian Road and Rt 20. Located within District #205. Great Layout of the Land - Fenced in all areas with Gentle Elevation and Surrounded with Timber! The Outbuilding is near the center of the property and accessed with an Asphalt Driveway. The house offers 1,800 sq ft on the Main Level with 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, Full Basement with additional 2 Bedrooms and Recreation room.... ....Formal Dining Room and Family Room with a Corner Fireplace that overlooks the Land. ........EASY TO SHOW!
RARE RANCH STYLE HOUSE WITH 5 ACRES. 4 STALL HORSE BARN WITH TRACTOR STORAGE AND TACK ROOM, DRY LOT AND WATER. ELECTRIFIED FENCE WITH PASTURES FOR GRAZING. NEWER ROOF, FURNACE AND WATER HEATER. MOVE IN /HORSE READY!! COUNTY TAXES, CLOSE TO HIGHWAY WON'T LAST LONG!
Public Records
Sep 14, 2015
Sold
$174,000
$97/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08986904
Sep 4, 2015
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$175,000
$97/sq ft
Jul 25, 2015
Pending
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Jul 19, 2015
Listed (New)
$182,900
$102/sq ft
NWIAR #116471
Sep 5, 2015
Sold
$175,000
$97/sq ft
Jul 16, 2015
Listed
$179,900
$100/sq ft
+15
Great Spaces Indoors & Outdoors! This Property has a Spacious Ranch Home and Outbuilding (Horse Stalls and Shop Area) situated on 5 Acres conveniently near Montague Road, Meridian Road and Rt 20. Great Layout of the Land - 3 Fenced areas with Gentle Elevation and Surrounded with Timber! The Outbuilding is near the center of the property and accessed with an Asphalt Driveway. The house offers 1,800 sq ft on the Main Level with 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, Formal Dining Room and Family Room with a Corner Fireplace that overlooks the Land. EASY TO SHOW!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08681090
May 20, 2015
Listing Removed
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Apr 22, 2015
Price Changed
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Mar 25, 2015
Price Changed
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Mar 5, 2015
Price Changed
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Feb 23, 2015
Price Changed
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Feb 19, 2015
Relisted (Reactivated)
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Feb 17, 2015
Price Changed
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Feb 9, 2015
Price Changed
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Jan 19, 2015
Contingent
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Jan 19, 2015
Relisted (Reactivated)
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Jan 5, 2015
Pending
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Jan 2, 2015
Price Changed
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Nov 26, 2014
Price Changed
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Aug 12, 2014
Relisted (Reactivated)
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Aug 1, 2014
Contingent
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Jul 23, 2014
Listed (New)
*
Public Records
Oct 31, 2000
Sold
$177,500
$99/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 15, 1995
Sold
$154,500
$86/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 12, 1989
Sold
$101,500
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,303 (+5.4%)
$22,874 + $82,903
$105,777
2024
$6,931 (+5.5%)
$20,528 + $74,399
$94,927
2023
$6,572 (+3.2%)
$20,528 + $74,399
$94,927
2022
$6,365 (+2.8%)
$16,179 + $58,636
$74,815
2021
$6,189 (+6.1%)
$14,835 + $53,765
$68,600
2020
$5,836 (+1.4%)
$14,024 + $50,827
$64,851
2019
$5,758 (+0.5%)
$13,366 + $48,444
$61,810
2018
$5,727 (+6.0%)
$12,596 + $45,655
$58,251
2016
$5,402 (−0.9%)
$12,055 + $41,640
$53,695
2015
$5,449 (−12.0%)
$11,829 + $40,860
$52,689
2013
$6,192 (−1.8%)
$15,736 + $50,092
$65,828
2012
$6,303 (−3.5%)
$16,689 + $53,125
$69,814
2011
$6,531 (−2.9%)
$17,588 + $55,986
$73,574
2010
$6,728 (+4.9%)
$18,512 + $63,869
$82,381
2009
$6,417 (+4.6%)
$18,777 + $64,782
$83,559
2008
$6,137 (+6.5%)
$18,212 + $62,834
$81,046
2007
$5,765
$17,383 + $59,973
$77,356
Tax history for 5551 Tipple Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,303 (+5.4%)
$22,874 + $82,903
$105,777
2024
$6,931 (+5.5%)
$20,528 + $74,399
$94,927
2023
$6,572 (+3.2%)
$20,528 + $74,399
$94,927
2022
$6,365 (+2.8%)
$16,179 + $58,636
$74,815
2021
$6,189 (+6.1%)
$14,835 + $53,765
$68,600
2020
$5,836 (+1.4%)
$14,024 + $50,827
$64,851
2019
$5,758 (+0.5%)
$13,366 + $48,444
$61,810
2018
$5,727 (+6.0%)
$12,596 + $45,655
$58,251
2016
$5,402 (−0.9%)
$12,055 + $41,640
$53,695
2015
$5,449 (−12.0%)
$11,829 + $40,860
$52,689
2013
$6,192 (−1.8%)
$15,736 + $50,092
$65,828
2012
$6,303 (−3.5%)
$16,689 + $53,125
$69,814
2011
$6,531 (−2.9%)
$17,588 + $55,986
$73,574
2010
$6,728 (+4.9%)
$18,512 + $63,869
$82,381
2009
$6,417 (+4.6%)
$18,777 + $64,782
$83,559
2008
$6,137 (+6.5%)
$18,212 + $62,834
$81,046
2007
$5,765
$17,383 + $59,973
$77,356
*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
5 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Winnebago County
APN
1508300015
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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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 Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2.5
# of Parking (Total): 2.5
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 5
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 2
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 14 x 15
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 15 x 26
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 13
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 15 x 30
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 16
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 18
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 16
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 15 x 27
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 19
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 13
Bath: Full
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Partially Finished
Basement Sq. Ft.: 1,300
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 10
Equipment
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Other
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,300
Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding,Brick
Age: 41-50 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 1,300
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 1,300
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 1508300015
Lot Information
Dimensions: 164 X 1291
Lot Size: 5.0-5.99 Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,365.32
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Other
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewer: Septic-Private
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 205
Elementary School: Julia Lathrop Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 205
Middle Or Junior School: Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad
High School District: 205
High School: Jefferson High School
Location Information
Township: Rockford
Corporate Limits: Unincorporated
Directions: 20 to Meridian Road to Tipple Road
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Winnebago County
APN: 1508300015
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
Julia Lathrop Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.1mi
3/10
Rockford Environmental Science Academy
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
2/10
Jefferson High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.4mi
1/10
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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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Rockford, IL • 61102
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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.
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3.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$423,000 – $512,000
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