Spacious 4 bedroom bi-level home on 9.46 acres zoned AG in Rockton! The large open living room floorplan has great lighting with recessed lights and leads into formal dining space. Kitchen comes equipped with SS appliances, a breakfast bar, and an eat-in area. There is a powder room off the eat-in kitchen area as well. The dining space has two sets of sliding glass doors into a very large 3 seasons room with vaulted ceilings & wood paneling, great for additional recreational activities. Off the back of the 3seasons room is a very large deck, with great outdoor storage space under the deck and 3 seasons space. In the lower level you will find 4 bedrooms, one being a private master suite with a walk-in closet and an updated full bathroom, along with another additional bathroom as well. Detached 4 car garage is great for cars and all the other country toys, and there is a large shed also. Tons of land that can be used in a plethora of ways, schedule a showing today to come see it in person!
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
9.46 acresLot Size
$185Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Nicholas Carter• Keller Williams Realty Signature
FULLY FINISHED BI-LEVEL STYLE HOME. THIS HOME FEATURES LARGE KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, FAMILY ROOM, DINING ROOM, FOUR BEDROOMS, 2-1/2 BATHS, DECK AND A 4 CAR GARAGE WITH EXTRA STORAGE SPACE. ZONED AG.
NWIAR #201605670
Feb 21, 2017
Sold
$130,550
$49/sq ft
Sep 14, 2016
Listed
$137,410
$51/sq ft
+17
FULLY FINISHED BI-LEVEL STYLE HOME. THIS HOME FEATURES LARGE KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, FAMILY ROOM, DINING ROOM, FOUR BEDROOMS, 2-1/2 BATHS, DECK AND A 4 CAR GARAGE WITH EXTRA STORAGE SPACE. ZONED AG.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,160 (+3.7%)
$21,300 + $87,876
$109,176
2024
$6,907 (+4.2%)
$18,963 + $78,566
$97,529
2023
$6,627
$18,963 + $78,566
$97,529
Tax history for 6974 Forest Preserve Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,160 (+3.7%)
$21,300 + $87,876
$109,176
2024
$6,907 (+4.2%)
$18,963 + $78,566
$97,529
2023
$6,627
$18,963 + $78,566
$97,529
*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
9.28 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Ranch
County
Winnebago County
APN
318300001
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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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
AG
Agricultural Priority District
The AG Agricultural Priority District is intended to promote and protect agricultural land and the agricultural industry which is vitally important to Winnebago County's economy. The standards of the AG District are to protect and promote the continuation of farming, and to protect agricultural land uses from incompatible residential developments. The AG District is intended to implement the agricultural policies outlined in the Winnebago County 2030 Land Resource Management Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Timberland
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 4
# of Parking (Total): 4
Parking Features: On Site, Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Room Information
Room Type: Sun Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 31 x 16
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 13 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 11 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 11 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 26 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 33 x 14
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bath: Full
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Finished, Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Age: 31-40 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 2,688
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: Raised Ranch
Lower Sq Ft: 1088
Main Sq Ft: 1600
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 2,688
Total Sq Ft: 2,688
Parcel Number: 0318300001
Lot Information
Dimensions: 1126X360
Lot Size: 8.0-9.99 Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,627
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: VA
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 134
Elementary School: Shirland C C School
Middle Or Junior School District: 134
Middle Or Junior School: Shirland C C School
High School District: 207
High School: Hononegah High School
Location Information
Township: Rockton
Corporate Limits: Unincorporated
Directions: From N Blackhawk Blvd & Rockton Rd intersection, drive west on Rockton Road, turn northwest on Forest Preserve Road and the property will be on the south side of the road
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9.28 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Winnebago County
APN: 318300001
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
Shirland Community Consolidated School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
Hononegah High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.7mi
5/10
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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 102° 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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Historical weather
Rockton, IL • 61072
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$472,000 – $571,000
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