Sweet 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch home on a corner lot in the heart of Rockford. Owned by the same family since 1953. This home has a shared well with 5963 Guilford Road and is currently rented. The living room is spacious and flows into the bedroom area. The kitchen has tons of storage and the sun porch offers extra living space. There is a patio off the back of the home. There is a 2-car detached garage with a service pit for car maintenance. The unfinished basement has the laundry and tons of storage area. The roof is 10 years old. The current lease runs until December 31, 2024, and must be honored. The home is being sold "AS-IS" to settle the estate. No FHA or VA buyers.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$174Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tara Osborne• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck RE
Bought with Maureen McCarty• Keller Williams Realty Signature
Sweet 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch home on a corner lot in the heart of Rockford. Owned by the same family since 1953. This home has a shared well with5963 Guilford Road and is currently rented. The living room is spacious and flows into the bedroom area. The kitchen has tons of storage and the sun porch offers extra living space. There is a patio off the back of the home. There is a 2-car detached garage with a service pit for car maintenance. The unfinished basement has the laundry and tons of storage area. The roof is 10 years old. The current lease runs until December 31, 2024, and must be honored. The home is being sold "AS-IS" to settle the estate. No FHA or VA buyers.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,346 (−7.8%)
$15,957 + $34,318
$50,275
2024
$3,630 (+4.6%)
$14,320 + $30,798
$45,118
2023
$3,472 (+2.4%)
$14,320 + $30,798
$45,118
2022
$3,392 (+2.0%)
$11,286 + $24,272
$35,558
2021
$3,325 (+1.2%)
$10,348 + $22,256
$32,604
2020
$3,285 (+1.7%)
$9,783 + $21,040
$30,823
2019
$3,231
$9,324 + $20,053
$29,377
2018
$3,234 (+1.3%)
$8,788 + $18,898
$27,686
2016
$3,194 (+28.6%)
$8,410 + $18,086
$26,496
2015
$2,483 (−8.7%)
$8,252 + $17,747
$25,999
2013
$2,719 (+1.0%)
$10,959 + $18,965
$29,924
2012
$2,692 (−6.4%)
$11,623 + $20,114
$31,737
2011
$2,876 (+3.4%)
$12,250 + $21,903
$34,153
2010
$2,782 (+1.4%)
$12,893 + $23,053
$35,946
2009
$2,743 (+4.0%)
$13,076 + $24,388
$37,464
2008
$2,637 (+6.0%)
$12,683 + $23,655
$36,338
2007
$2,486
$12,106 + $22,578
$34,684
Tax history for 5981 Guilford Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,346 (−7.8%)
$15,957 + $34,318
$50,275
2024
$3,630 (+4.6%)
$14,320 + $30,798
$45,118
2023
$3,472 (+2.4%)
$14,320 + $30,798
$45,118
2022
$3,392 (+2.0%)
$11,286 + $24,272
$35,558
2021
$3,325 (+1.2%)
$10,348 + $22,256
$32,604
2020
$3,285 (+1.7%)
$9,783 + $21,040
$30,823
2019
$3,231
$9,324 + $20,053
$29,377
2018
$3,234 (+1.3%)
$8,788 + $18,898
$27,686
2016
$3,194 (+28.6%)
$8,410 + $18,086
$26,496
2015
$2,483 (−8.7%)
$8,252 + $17,747
$25,999
2013
$2,719 (+1.0%)
$10,959 + $18,965
$29,924
2012
$2,692 (−6.4%)
$11,623 + $20,114
$31,737
2011
$2,876 (+3.4%)
$12,250 + $21,903
$34,153
2010
$2,782 (+1.4%)
$12,893 + $23,053
$35,946
2009
$2,743 (+4.0%)
$13,076 + $24,388
$37,464
2008
$2,637 (+6.0%)
$12,683 + $23,655
$36,338
2007
$2,486
$12,106 + $22,578
$34,684
*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
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.59 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Winnebago County
APN
1221227019
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
R2
Single-Family and Two-Family Residential District
The R-2 Single-Family and 2 Family Residential District is intended primarily for existing districts or neighborhoods of both single-family and 2 family dwellings. Certain compatible non-residential uses, such as places of worship are also allowed. The R-2 District is primarily for areas previously zoned R-2 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
Housing-Multiple units
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 Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dryer, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Sump Pump, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.5
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,472
Utilities
Utility Information
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: 0.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Winnebago County
APN: 1221227019
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Brookview Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Eisenhower Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
3/10
Guilford High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
3/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Rockford, IL • 61107
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
27
12
36
19
53
32
62
41
71
48
82
61
85
66
80
61
79
55
67
45
48
34
33
19
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
June and 3.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10 hrs
3.5 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$166,000 – $200,000
Sell confidently with a local market expert in Rockford. 3 minutes to get started.