Three bedroom, two bath home located on the top of a hill overlooking the Kishwaukee river. Excellent access to the river for recreation, fishing and personal enjoyment. Entire second story of the home is newly finished making a primary bedroom/suite with a walkout private second story balcony overlooking the river and back yard. Home has many updates and recent improvements, including a large porch with access both from the yard and the back of the home. Yard has some established trees plenty of yard space. Be sure to ask your realtor to provide you with the complete list of the many recent updates and major improvements done to the home; including significant improvements/updates in roofing, windows, electrical, water filtration systems, heating/cooling, decking, and landscaping amongst many others. This home is located in close proximity to Atwood Park, known for its expansive trail system and scenic views.
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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Market insights
6796 Rydberg Rd · $270,000
DAYS ON MARKET
14 days
The average home goes pending in 7 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.2%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$270,000
Median sale price in this area is $237,369. (12% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
16% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Gas cooktop
Refrigerator
Water softener
Gas water heater
Full basement with sump pump
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 main-level bathroom
Kitchen
Gas cooktop
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Waterfront lot
Wooded setting
Home design
Single-family residence
2 stories
Parking
Detached 1-car garage
Construction
Wood siding
Shingle roof
Utilities
Private well
Septic tank
Electricity and solar
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ENJOY THE RIVER LIFE IN THIS 3 BR HOME WITH UNTAPPED POTENTIAL DOWN A QUIET LANE! The original house on this property flooded in the 1990's so the owners tore it down and built this home in 1993 a few feet higher, and it has never flooded. There is an upper level that is unfinished but could easily be finished into additional living space. The large garage only has a one car door, but has plenty of room for a nice size workshop, and also has an enclosed porch on the back. The home features a bow window in the living room with wood floors and paneling, an eat-in kitchen with plenty of oak cabinets, and three carpeted bedrooms. Mature trees adorn the yard leading to the river. Imagine entertaining and relaxing in your yard with a gorgeous view of the river. The well has a new motor and water tested fine, and septic has been serviced. THIS HOME IS READY FOR YOUR PERSONAL TOUCHES!
NWIAR #202006096
Apr 19, 2021
Sold
$105,000
$61/sq ft
Oct 21, 2020
Listed
$99,000
$57/sq ft
+16
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,910 (+4.9%)
$11,826 + $47,090
$58,916
2024
$3,729 (+7.7%)
$10,613 + $42,260
$52,873
2023
$3,462 (+4.1%)
$10,613 + $42,260
$52,873
2022
$3,324 (−12.6%)
$8,364 + $33,306
$41,670
2021
$3,804 (+2.6%)
$7,669 + $30,539
$38,208
2020
$3,710 (+1.1%)
$7,250 + $28,870
$36,120
2019
$3,669 (+2.3%)
$6,910 + $27,516
$34,426
2018
$3,586 (+56.1%)
$6,512 + $25,931
$32,443
2017
$2,297 (+64.6%)
$6,232 + $24,817
$31,049
2016
$1,395 (−1.5%)
$6,232 + $24,817
$31,049
2015
$1,417 (+13.1%)
$6,115 + $24,352
$30,467
2013
$1,253
$8,109 + $28,357
$36,466
2012
$1,254 (+1.7%)
$8,600 + $30,074
$38,674
2011
$1,233 (+7.4%)
$9,063 + $31,694
$40,757
2010
$1,147 (+4.9%)
$9,539 + $33,359
$42,898
2009
$1,093 (−59.7%)
$9,675 + $33,836
$43,511
2008
$2,711 (+133.4%)
$9,384 + $32,819
$42,203
2007
$1,161
$8,957 + $31,325
$40,282
Public record
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Lot size
0.65 Acres
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Winnebago County
APN
1524379005
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
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, 14 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
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Sun exposure
82/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 6796 Rydberg Rd
$270,536
$536 over list price of $270K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $220K to $275K.