Set on the banks of the Kishwaukee River in Rockford, IL, this 2 Bed 1 Bath cozy home offers a peaceful setting with opportunities to enjoy kayaking, fishing, and the beauty of the outdoors. Inside, the living room and kitchen feature hardwood floors, while the kitchen offers quartz countertops, stainless steel refrigerator and range, and abundant cabinetry. A covered deck flows into a screened porch, creating the perfect place to relax and take in the natural surroundings. Upstairs, the loft-style bedroom provides a cozy retreat, while the unfinished basement offers storage and workspace. A durable metal roof adds lasting value to this unique riverside property.
Camp Grant, located between Riverside Boulevard and the Rock River, is a residential and historic Rockford neighborhood with a former military footprint and a river-adjacent street grid. Character concentrates around the Riverside Blvd corridor near the Camp Grant Highway interchange, where auto shops, casual eateries, and everyday services set a practical, on-the-go tone. The Camp Grant Museum anchors local memory with exhibits tied to the former training camp. Mid-century ranches and postwar cottages mix with older homes on leafy blocks, while larger arterials carry most of the traffic. Rock River access points and nearby green space shape routines around walks, fishing, and seasonal views. The layout reads straightforward and functional, with pockets of quiet just off the main roads.
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Offer insights
6740 Rydberg Rd · $148,000
$151K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $151K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
22 days
The average home goes pending in 10 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.7%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
First-floor bedroom
First-floor full bathroom
Kitchen/dining combo
Unfinished full basement
5 total rooms
Hardwood flooring
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms (one on the main level, one on the second level)
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom with separate shower and soaking tub
Kitchen
Galley kitchen with solid surface counters
Range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Dedicated laundry room
Flooring
Hardwood floors throughout main living areas
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Riverfront property on the Kishwaukee River
Deck (8 x 30)
Screened porch (9 x 12)
Concrete parking area
Home design
Detached single-family home
1.5-story layout
Located in a flood zone
Over 100 years old
Fee simple ownership
Parking
2 parking spaces
Construction
Metal roof
Vinyl siding
Built before 1978
Utilities
Well water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Street lights and paved streets in the community
Other
Property dimensions: 115 x 176 x 10 x 139
Lot smaller than 0.25 acre
Located in Rockford township (unincorporated)
Electricity and solar
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Kishwaukee River 143 ft. of frontage. NEW windows, Newer Dim. shingle roof. Maintenance free exterior. 90+ furnace, central air, 100 AMP Service. Hardwood floors. Needs a tender loving care! Fixer-upper. Is a diamond in the rough BEST buy on the river! Sold as-is.
Public Records
Dec 17, 1998
Sold
$45,000
$57/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 29, 1994
Sold
$38,500
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,605 (+3.4%)
$7,282 + $27,435
$34,717
2024
$2,518 (+5.8%)
$6,535 + $24,621
$31,156
2023
$2,381 (+2.3%)
$6,535 + $24,621
$31,156
2022
$2,328 (+2.1%)
$5,150 + $19,405
$24,555
2021
$2,281 (+2.5%)
$4,722 + $17,793
$22,515
2020
$2,224 (+1.1%)
$4,464 + $16,821
$21,285
2019
$2,199 (+10.4%)
$4,255 + $16,032
$20,287
2018
$1,992 (+55.3%)
$4,010 + $13,700
$17,710
2016
$1,283 (−1.5%)
$3,838 + $13,111
$16,949
2015
$1,302 (−9.7%)
$3,766 + $12,865
$16,631
2013
$1,442 (−0.3%)
$4,993 + $14,315
$19,308
2012
$1,447 (−7.4%)
$5,295 + $15,182
$20,477
2011
$1,563 (+2.5%)
$5,580 + $16,000
$21,580
2010
$1,524 (+3.0%)
$5,873 + $16,840
$22,713
2009
$1,481 (+4.5%)
$5,957 + $17,081
$23,038
2008
$1,418 (+5.1%)
$5,778 + $16,567
$22,345
2007
$1,349
$5,515 + $15,813
$21,328
Public record
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Lot size
0.39 Acres
Year renovated
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Winnebago County
APN
1524376006
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Basement
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Last updated by owner on Jun 4, 2026.
Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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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Historical weather
Rockford, IL • 61109
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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49
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.5 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 6740 Rydberg Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $96,000 and $265,000.
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