Hidden from the madness but close enough to get in trouble! Location! Location! Perfect mix of texture and function! This ranch boasts the open floor plan everyone is looking for. The generous foyer opens up to the vaulted great room. The open kitchen rocks oak cabinetry, SS and black appliances, plus a big island for those get togethers you never forget! The hardwood floors lead to the bedroom wing, where 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths will serve you well. Down stairs you'll find another bath and a big rec room for the overflow! Outside you'll note the lot is extra deep so you are far from others, so no neighbors immediately behind you! If you snooze you lose. .. .. Call today!
Single-familyProperty Type
0.35 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Gregory Maurer• EXIT Realty Redefined Maurer Group
Bought with Katie Oehlberg• Keller Williams Realty Signature
Hidden from the madness but close enough to get in trouble! Location! Location! Perfect mix of texture and function! This ranch boasts the open floor plan everyone is looking for. The generous foyer opens up to the vaulted great room. The open kitchen rocks oak cabinetry, SS and black appliances, plus a big island for those get togethers you never forget! The hardwood floors lead to the bedroom wing, where 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths will serve you well. Down stairs you'll find another bath and a big rec room for the overflow! Outside you'll note the lot is extra deep so you are far from others, so no neighbors immediately behind you! If you snooze you lose..... Call today!
NWIAR #201907449
Jan 6, 2020
Sold
$165,350
Nov 21, 2019
Listed
$164,900
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08289313
Feb 28, 2014
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$129,000
Dec 23, 2013
Pending
—
Sep 12, 2013
Relisted (Back On Market)
—
Sep 12, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Apr 30, 2013
Relisted (Reactivated)
—
Mar 26, 2013
Pending
—
Mar 11, 2013
Listed (New)
$135,000
+9
Public Records
Dec 28, 2004
Sold
$147,610
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,038 (+4.7%)
$15,255 + $70,465
$85,720
2024
$6,721 (+4.7%)
$13,690 + $63,237
$76,927
2023
$6,420 (+2.9%)
$13,690 + $63,237
$76,927
2022
$6,241 (+2.7%)
$10,789 + $49,839
$60,628
2021
$6,078 (+1.5%)
$9,893 + $45,699
$55,592
2020
$5,986 (+1.3%)
$9,352 + $43,202
$52,554
2019
$5,906 (+0.4%)
$8,913 + $41,176
$50,089
2018
$5,880 (+1.6%)
$8,401 + $38,805
$47,206
2016
$5,790 (−1.2%)
$8,040 + $37,138
$45,178
2015
$5,863 (+6.4%)
$7,889 + $36,442
$44,331
2013
$5,508 (+1.5%)
$10,456 + $34,881
$45,337
2012
$5,429 (−2.1%)
$11,089 + $36,993
$48,082
2011
$5,546 (+3.5%)
$11,686 + $38,985
$50,671
2010
$5,360 (−1.2%)
$12,300 + $41,033
$53,333
2009
$5,427 (+4.2%)
$12,476 + $44,540
$57,016
2008
$5,206 (+5.9%)
$12,101 + $43,201
$55,302
2007
$4,914
$11,550 + $41,234
$52,784
Tax history for 8609 Blue River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,038 (+4.7%)
$15,255 + $70,465
$85,720
2024
$6,721 (+4.7%)
$13,690 + $63,237
$76,927
2023
$6,420 (+2.9%)
$13,690 + $63,237
$76,927
2022
$6,241 (+2.7%)
$10,789 + $49,839
$60,628
2021
$6,078 (+1.5%)
$9,893 + $45,699
$55,592
2020
$5,986 (+1.3%)
$9,352 + $43,202
$52,554
2019
$5,906 (+0.4%)
$8,913 + $41,176
$50,089
2018
$5,880 (+1.6%)
$8,401 + $38,805
$47,206
2016
$5,790 (−1.2%)
$8,040 + $37,138
$45,178
2015
$5,863 (+6.4%)
$7,889 + $36,442
$44,331
2013
$5,508 (+1.5%)
$10,456 + $34,881
$45,337
2012
$5,429 (−2.1%)
$11,089 + $36,993
$48,082
2011
$5,546 (+3.5%)
$11,686 + $38,985
$50,671
2010
$5,360 (−1.2%)
$12,300 + $41,033
$53,333
2009
$5,427 (+4.2%)
$12,476 + $44,540
$57,016
2008
$5,206 (+5.9%)
$12,101 + $43,201
$55,302
2007
$4,914
$11,550 + $41,234
$52,784
*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
0.73 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Winnebago County
APN
1224252008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
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
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Washer, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Sump Pump, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 970
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: $5,880
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
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: 0.73 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Winnebago County
APN: 1224252008
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Spring Creek Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.7mi
4/10
Eisenhower Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi
3/10
Guilford High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
3/10
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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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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
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Estimated sale price
$282,000 – $341,000
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