5 Acre Horse/Hobby Farm located in unincorporated Winnebago County. This 4/5 Bedroom, 3-bathroom, 2400 + sq/ft. home sits in a park like setting out in the country yet 5 minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and the I-90 interchange for easy access in any direction. The home has many newer improvements in last few years; all new appliances, granite countertops, AC and high efficiency furnace, tankless water heater, well pump and pressure tank, water softener/iron filter/R. O. system. Built with aluminum siding and brick for low maintenance exterior, as well as 2x6 construction, makes the house very thermally efficient. Home also features oak hardwood floors throughout most of first floor, oak trim and oak six panel doors. Enjoy gorgeous views from the front porch or recently built oversized rear deck, which has a 3 window slider. Relax next to the natural gas fire table or cook all day on the natural gas Weber stainless grill without the hassles of changing propane tanks.
Single-familyProperty Type
5 acresLot Size
3 car garageParking
Listed by Nestor Apreda• Apreda Real Estate Services
Bought with Daniel Marske• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck RE
5 Acre Horse/Hobby Farm located in unincorporated Winnebago County. This 4/5 Bedroom, 3-bathroom, 2400 + sq/ft. home sits in a park like setting out in the country yet 5 minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and the I-90 interchange for easy access in any direction. The home has many newer improvements in last few years; all new appliances, granite countertops, AC and high efficiency furnace, tankless water heater, well pump and pressure tank, water softener/iron filter/R. O. system. Built with aluminum siding and brick for low maintenance exterior, as well as 2x6 construction, makes the house very thermally efficient. Home also features oak hardwood floors throughout most of first floor, oak trim and oak six panel doors. Enjoy gorgeous views from the front porch or recently built oversized rear deck, which has a 3 window slider. Relax next to the natural gas fire table or cook all day on the natural gas Weber stainless grill without the hassles of changing propane tanks. Make gourmet meals in the enormous kitchen with center island stove, tons of cabinet space and large picture window. French doors lead to what could be a formal dining room or home office. Enjoy cozy fires in the living room with the dual wood/gas burning fireplace. Upstairs has an extra large master with private bathroom including a Carrera marble vanity top, corner tub and separate shower, along with three additional bedrooms and a full bath. The finished, fully exposed walkout basement with patio slider allows easy access to backyard, and with a little TLC can be an awesome man cave / in-law suite / teen hangout / workout center / etc? An additional bedroom is located in the basement as well as another bathroom that has been framed in with the floor cutout for plumbing and maceration pump already installed. Get all your projects done in the heated/insulated three car garage with slop sink, built in storage loft, tons of shelving, work bench and high bay lighting. The long secluded driveway which has a circle turnaround, is completely lit with nine LED decorative lamp posts. The side yard has a beautiful oversized shed (possible she-shed?) with front porch, walkup attic, electricity, four windows to let in natural light and a roll up door for easy access to equipment. The property is zoned RA-1 and the pasture has a large three-sided horse barn with stall, so bring the horses!
NWIAR #201906380
Dec 20, 2019
Sold
$350,000
Oct 1, 2019
Listed
$369,900
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08672814
Sep 30, 2014
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$196,000
Aug 19, 2014
Pending
—
Aug 1, 2014
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Jul 25, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jul 15, 2014
Listed (New)
$198,000
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CUSTOM HOME ON 5 ACRES! 4BDR/2.5 BA with 3 car garage. Sold As is.
Public Records
Feb 3, 2011
Sold
$270,000
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07551921
Dec 27, 2010
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$270,000
Nov 15, 2010
Contingent
—
Sep 24, 2010
Price Changed (Price Change)
$280,000
Aug 23, 2010
Price Changed (Price Change)
$290,000
Jul 19, 2010
Price Changed (Price Change)
$300,000
Jun 10, 2010
Listed (New)
$315,000
Public Records
May 3, 2002
Sold
$252,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,722 (+5.3%)
$39,248 + $110,758
$150,006
2024
$10,187 (−4.9%)
$35,222 + $99,397
$134,619
2023
$10,712 (+3.0%)
$35,222 + $99,397
$134,619
2022
$10,402 (+2.5%)
$27,759 + $89,138
$116,897
2021
$10,144 (−1.2%)
$25,453 + $81,733
$107,186
2020
$10,270 (+7.3%)
$24,062 + $81,168
$105,230
2019
$9,567 (+0.4%)
$22,934 + $72,692
$95,626
2018
$9,528 (+1.7%)
$21,614 + $68,507
$90,121
2016
$9,365 (−8.2%)
$20,685 + $65,563
$86,248
2015
$10,201 (+6.8%)
$20,297 + $63,256
$83,553
2013
$9,552 (+2.4%)
$26,909 + $58,532
$85,441
2012
$9,330 (−2.6%)
$28,539 + $62,077
$90,616
2011
$9,577 (+10.7%)
$30,076 + $65,420
$95,496
2010
$8,652 (+1.8%)
$31,656 + $68,856
$100,512
2009
$8,497 (+4.8%)
$32,109 + $72,801
$104,910
2008
$8,110 (−1.5%)
$31,144 + $70,612
$101,756
2007
$8,236
$29,726 + $75,048
$104,774
Tax history for 8603 Grove Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,722 (+5.3%)
$39,248 + $110,758
$150,006
2024
$10,187 (−4.9%)
$35,222 + $99,397
$134,619
2023
$10,712 (+3.0%)
$35,222 + $99,397
$134,619
2022
$10,402 (+2.5%)
$27,759 + $89,138
$116,897
2021
$10,144 (−1.2%)
$25,453 + $81,733
$107,186
2020
$10,270 (+7.3%)
$24,062 + $81,168
$105,230
2019
$9,567 (+0.4%)
$22,934 + $72,692
$95,626
2018
$9,528 (+1.7%)
$21,614 + $68,507
$90,121
2016
$9,365 (−8.2%)
$20,685 + $65,563
$86,248
2015
$10,201 (+6.8%)
$20,297 + $63,256
$83,553
2013
$9,552 (+2.4%)
$26,909 + $58,532
$85,441
2012
$9,330 (−2.6%)
$28,539 + $62,077
$90,616
2011
$9,577 (+10.7%)
$30,076 + $65,420
$95,496
2010
$8,652 (+1.8%)
$31,656 + $68,856
$100,512
2009
$8,497 (+4.8%)
$32,109 + $72,801
$104,910
2008
$8,110 (−1.5%)
$31,144 + $70,612
$101,756
2007
$8,236
$29,726 + $75,048
$104,774
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.02 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,400
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Winnebago County
APN
1213451008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
RA
Rural Agricultural Residential District
The R-A Rural Agricultural Residential District is intended primarily for existing districts or neighborhoods of very low density, large lot single-family development though certain compatible non-residential uses, such as places of worship, are permitted. The low density permitted in the R-A District will generally permit, in accordance with applicable Health Department rules and the requirements of this Ordinance, on-site, individual sewage disposal systems and wells.; The R-A District incorporates the previous R-E Rural Estate, R-R Rural Residential and R-A Rural Agricultural Residential Districts as subdistricts. Recognizing that there are existing residential uses within these zoning districts, the uses, lots and structures in the County that developed, or were designated for development, in conformance with the regulations of those zoning districts, are recognized as legal conforming uses, lots and structures. The previous R-E Rural Estate, R-R Rural Residential and R-A Rural Agricultural Residential Districts will continue to be indicated as such on the zoning map and interpreted as subdistricts of this Ordinance's R-A District. The R-A District is primarily for areas previously zoned as R-E, R-R and R-A Districts as of the effective date of this Ordinance but limited new application is allowed only if developed as a minor subdivision, if divided, or no more than four buildable lots are created via the plat act. No variances from this requirement are permitted.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,100
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 5
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,528
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
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: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,400
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.02 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: —
County: Winnebago County
APN: 1213451008
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
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Schools
Spring Creek Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.6mi
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Eisenhower Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.7mi
3/10
Guilford High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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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
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Estimated sale price
$449,000 – $544,000
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