Welcome to 8480 Blue River Rd! Great location in a newer neighborhood of University Centre in Rockford IL with fantastic access to all the amenities you can want. This open floor plan ranch has great curb appeal and fully fenced yard. Excellent kitchen with center island, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances matched with white doors and trim throughout the home. The master bedroom is spacious with double walk-in closets and a master bathroom that is modern with double sinks and a huge walk in shower. Two more bedrooms with a upgraded full bathroom. The basement has all the room needed to expand including have a large egress window to be ready to add a fourth bedroom, family room and a bath, bring your ideas. The first floor laundry is oversized and has a walk in pantry as well.
Single-familyProperty Type
0.35 acresLot Size
$159Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by David Larson• Keller Williams Realty Signature
Bought with Michelle Fitzgerald• Century 21 Affiliated
Forget HGTV, this house has it all! Very contemporary and sleek with great curb appeal. Trendy white trim & doors throughout. Excellent kitchen with center island, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The master bedroom is spacious with double walk-in closets. The master bathroom is very modern with double sinks and a huge shower with bench. Two great additional bedrooms with a very nice full bathroom. The basement has plenty of room to expand and does have a large egress window to add additional square footage to the home. There is a 1st floor laundry. Light and bright throughout. Come take a look at this home today!
NWIAR #201606977
Feb 2, 2017
Sold
$156,000
$85/sq ft
Nov 19, 2016
Listed
$159,900
$87/sq ft
+15
Forget HGTV, this house has it all! Very contemporary and sleek with great curb appeal. Trendy white trim & doors throughout. Excellent kitchen with center island, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The master bedroom is spacious with double walk-in closets. The master bathroom is very modern with double sinks and a huge shower with bench. Two great additional bedrooms with a very nice full bathroom. The basement has plenty of room to expand and does have a large egress window to add additional square footage to the home. There is a 1st floor laundry. Subtle details in this home allow for it to be handicap accessible. Light and bright throughout. Come take a look at this home today!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08223853
Feb 15, 2013
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$150,000
$81/sq ft
Jan 2, 2013
Pending
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Nov 21, 2012
Listed (New)
$159,900
$87/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 17, 2011
Sold
$30,000
$16/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 30, 2006
Sold
$240,000
$130/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 10, 2005
Sold
$3,111,300
$1,687/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,205 (+4.6%)
$15,255 + $83,674
$98,929
2024
$7,845 (+4.5%)
$13,690 + $75,091
$88,781
2023
$7,505 (+2.7%)
$13,690 + $75,091
$88,781
2022
$7,309 (+2.5%)
$10,789 + $59,181
$69,970
2021
$7,128 (+1.4%)
$9,893 + $54,265
$64,158
2020
$7,027 (+1.3%)
$9,352 + $51,300
$60,652
2019
$6,940 (+2.1%)
$8,913 + $48,894
$57,807
2018
$6,798 (+1.4%)
$8,401 + $46,078
$54,479
2016
$6,702 (−1.2%)
$8,040 + $44,098
$52,138
2015
$6,786 (−13.1%)
$7,889 + $43,272
$51,161
2013
$7,810 (+446.1%)
$10,456 + $45,320
$55,776
2012
$1,430 (−1.2%)
$11,089
2011
$1,448 (+3.9%)
$11,686
2010
$1,393 (+4.9%)
$12,300
2009
$1,327 (+4.9%)
$12,476
2008
$1,265 (+6.5%)
$12,101
2007
$1,188
$11,550
Tax history for 8480 Blue River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,205 (+4.6%)
$15,255 + $83,674
$98,929
2024
$7,845 (+4.5%)
$13,690 + $75,091
$88,781
2023
$7,505 (+2.7%)
$13,690 + $75,091
$88,781
2022
$7,309 (+2.5%)
$10,789 + $59,181
$69,970
2021
$7,128 (+1.4%)
$9,893 + $54,265
$64,158
2020
$7,027 (+1.3%)
$9,352 + $51,300
$60,652
2019
$6,940 (+2.1%)
$8,913 + $48,894
$57,807
2018
$6,798 (+1.4%)
$8,401 + $46,078
$54,479
2016
$6,702 (−1.2%)
$8,040 + $44,098
$52,138
2015
$6,786 (−13.1%)
$7,889 + $43,272
$51,161
2013
$7,810 (+446.1%)
$10,456 + $45,320
$55,776
2012
$1,430 (−1.2%)
$11,089
2011
$1,448 (+3.9%)
$11,686
2010
$1,393 (+4.9%)
$12,300
2009
$1,327 (+4.9%)
$12,476
2008
$1,265 (+6.5%)
$12,101
2007
$1,188
$11,550
*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
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Winnebago County
APN
1224251001
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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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
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Sump Pump, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Features
Security Features: Security System
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.35
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,027
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: Rockford 205
Elementary School: Spring Creek Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Eisenhower Middle
High School: Guilford High
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Winnebago County
APN: 1224251001
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Spring Creek Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.6mi
4/10
Eisenhower Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.7mi
3/10
Guilford High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
3/10
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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
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Rockford, IL • 61107
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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.
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3.5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$280,000 – $339,000
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