This home offers generous living space, a functional floor plan, and the opportunity for a buyer to make future updates and improvements to suit their individual tastes. The property is move-in ready and priced with its overall age and condition in mind, offering an attractive opportunity for a buyer to enjoy the home today while building additional equity through future improvements. Buyers looking for space, value, and the opportunity to personalize a home in a desirable neighborhood are encouraged to schedule a showing and see all that this property has to offer. With its combination of size, location, and pricing, early consideration is recommended.
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$138Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by David Johnson• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck RE
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
5844 Rainsford Way · $329,900
$332K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $332K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
27 days
The average home goes pending in 8 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.9%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Gas cooktop
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Gas water heater
Wood-burning fireplace (1)
Full basement with sump pump
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Gas cooktop
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Gas water heater
Basement utility space (sump pump present)
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Shingle roof
Home design
Single-family residence
2 stories
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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This home offers generous living space, a functional floor plan, and the opportunity for a buyer to make future updates and improvements to suit their individual tastes. The property is move-in ready and priced with its overall age and condition in mind, offering an attractive opportunity for a buyer to enjoy the home today while building additional equity through future improvements. Buyers looking for space, value, and the opportunity to personalize a home in a desirable neighborhood are encouraged to schedule a showing and see all that this property has to offer.
NWIAR #202605258
Aug 21, 2026
Listed
$329,900
$138/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11196513
Dec 3, 2021
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$234,900
$98/sq ft
Nov 19, 2021
Pending
—
Nov 3, 2021
Pending (Active Under Contract)
—
Oct 26, 2021
Price Changed
$234,900
$98/sq ft
Oct 6, 2021
Price Changed
$240,000
$100/sq ft
Sep 22, 2021
Price Changed
$247,500
$103/sq ft
Aug 28, 2021
Price Changed
$249,900
$104/sq ft
Aug 20, 2021
Listed (Active)
$259,900
$109/sq ft
+28
Lovely 2 story in the conveniently located Shaw Meadows subdivision off of Mulford & Spring Creek. This charming 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home has been updated throughout and is move in ready! Freshly painted. All brand new 6 panel doors, lighting, and flooring. New toilets and vanities in the all the bathrooms. Very spacious with 2400sqft of finished living space. The main level featuring a large front living room, formal dining room, big family room, half bath, and main floor laundry area. The upper levels offers a Master Suite with large walk-in closet and private bath, 3 additional bedrooms with a walk-in closet in one, and a second shared full bath. Beautiful eat in kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and new granite countertops. Off of the kitchen is the sunken family room with a brick fireplace between built-in bookcases and lots of natural light coming in through the slider leading out to the new concrete patio and backyard. Partially fenced area off the patio and garage. New gutters and exterior garage walk doors. Roof 2015. Close to schools, restaurants, shopping, and Aldeen Golf Course. Walking distance to Guilford High School.
NWIAR #202105227
Dec 3, 2021
Sold
$234,900
$98/sq ft
Aug 20, 2021
Listed
$234,900
$98/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 3, 2006
Sold
$174,000
$73/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 2, 1990
Sold
$143,000
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,738 (+4.6%)
$13,730 + $79,911
$93,641
2024
$7,395 (+4.3%)
$12,322 + $71,714
$84,036
2023
$7,090 (+2.8%)
$12,322 + $71,714
$84,036
2022
$6,900 (+3.4%)
$9,712 + $56,684
$66,396
2021
$6,673 (+1.5%)
$8,905 + $51,539
$60,444
2020
$6,576 (+1.3%)
$8,418 + $48,723
$57,141
2019
$6,492 (+0.4%)
$8,023 + $46,438
$54,461
2018
$6,468 (+1.5%)
$7,562 + $43,765
$51,327
2016
$6,375 (−1.2%)
$7,237 + $41,884
$49,121
2015
$6,455 (+16.1%)
$7,101 + $41,099
$48,200
2013
$5,562 (−10.0%)
$9,443 + $36,279
$45,722
2012
$6,182 (−6.5%)
$10,015 + $43,908
$53,923
2011
$6,610 (+3.5%)
$10,555 + $48,707
$59,262
2010
$6,384 (+4.8%)
$11,109 + $51,265
$62,374
2009
$6,092 (+4.3%)
$11,268 + $51,998
$63,266
2008
$5,840 (+6.0%)
$10,929 + $50,435
$61,364
2007
$5,509
$10,431 + $48,139
$58,570
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.87 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,393
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,393
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Winnebago County
APN
1216276002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
R1
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
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
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Rockford. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
5.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 5844 Rainsford Way
$330,930
$1,030 over list price of $330K
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