5165 Browns Beach Rd

1,340 Sq. Ft.
$195 / Sq. Ft.
1,340
Sq. Ft.
$195
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Riverfront Living on the Rock River – Fully Remodeled Bungalow with Extra Lot and Income Potential! Welcome to your private retreat on the beautiful Rock River! Nestled on a quiet dead-end street, this charming riverfront bungalow offers the perfect blend of peaceful surroundings and modern updates. Inside you will find a fully remodeled interior featuring thoughtful finishes and convenient first floor laundry. The home offers comfortable, move-in ready living with a layout designed for both relaxation...Riverfront Living on the Rock River – Fully Remodeled Bungalow with Extra Lot and Income Potential! Welcome to your private retreat on the beautiful Rock River! Nestled on a quiet dead-end street, this charming riverfront bungalow offers the perfect blend of peaceful surroundings and modern updates. Inside you will find a fully remodeled interior featuring thoughtful finishes and convenient first floor laundry. The home offers comfortable, move-in ready living with a layout designed for both relaxation and functionality. Enjoy morning coffee or evening sunsets from the spacious deck overlooking the water or take a short walk to the nearby park for even more outdoor enjoyment. Car enthusiasts, hobbyists, and investors will love the oversized three car garage complete with a one bedroom apartment above — ideal for guests, rental income, a private office, or multigenerational living. Attached to the garage is a covered porch area perfect for gatherings, plus a convenient half bath accessible from outside — making entertaining effortless. The full basement includes an exterior entrance, offering additional storage, workspace potential, or future finishing opportunities. As an added bonus, the sale includes an additional lot directly behind the property featuring a covered pavilion. Whether you envision hosting summer parties, creating a garden retreat, or building an additional outbuilding, the possibilities are wide open. Riverfront views. Extra space. Income potential. Entertaining-ready. This one truly has it all. Property is being sold As-Is with Choice Home Warranty.
  1. Listed by Tracy Suyko • Gambino Realtors
    P: (815)-289-1130 tsuyko@gogambino.com

Property Details for 5165 Browns Beach Road

Style
1.5 Story
Garage
3.0
Garage Type/Driveway
Detached, Garage Remote/Opener
LISTING UPDATED: 04/10/2026 04:13 PM

Property Details for 5165 Browns Beach Road

StatusSold & Closed
MLS #202600926
Days on Market13
Taxes$5,597 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeHouse / 1.5 Story
Year Built1940
Lot Size0.76 AC / 33,105 SF
CountyWinnebago County

Location

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Sold By NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

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Building Information for 5165 Browns Beach Road

Stories-Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.76 AC / 33,105 SF

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Property Information for 5165 Browns Beach Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: ROCKFORD
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61103
  • Address: 5165 Browns Beach Road
  • County: Winnebago County
  • Zip Code: 61103
  • Year Built: 1940
  • School District: Rockford 205
  • Elementary School 1: West View Elementary
  • Middle School: West Middle
  • High School: Auburn High
  • Township: Owen
Taxes and HOA
  • HOA Fee: $0
  • Tax Year: 2024
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 0.76
  • Property Type: Water Front Lot, City/Town, Panorama, River View
  • Road Frontage: County/City Road, Hard Surface Road
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 0
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1340
  • Est Above Grade SqFt: 1340
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
Utilities
  • Water: City/Community
  • Sewer: City/Community
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Siding
  • General Features: Basement Entrance, Deck, Full Exposure, Home Warranty, Laundry 1st Floor, Main Floor Primary, Out Building(s), Skylight(s), Guest House/In Law Suite, Porch Covered, Storage Shed, Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Stove/Range Fuel: Gas
  • Fireplace Type: Gas
  • Basement: Basement Entrance, Full Exposure
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Half Baths: 1
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • # Full Baths Upper Lvl: 1
  • # 1/2 Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Main Lvl: 1
  • # 1/2 Baths Main Lvl: 1
  • # Full Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • Total Baths: 2.5
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Appl Stay/Incl: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Sump Pump, Water Softener
  • Interior Features: Book Cases Built In, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 15
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 10
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Dining Room Length: 13
  • Dining Room Width: 14
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room: No
  • Family Room Level: N/A
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 25
  • Kitchen Width: 10
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room Length: 10.8
  • Living Room Width: 31
  • Living Room Level: Main
Recreation Room
  • Rec Room: No
Additional Rooms
  • Addl Room 5 Length: 33
  • Addl Room 5 Width: 17
  • Addl Room 5 Name: Bonus
  • Addl Room 5 Level: Upper
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease: No

Property History for 5165 Browns Beach Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 10, 2026

Sold

MRED #12574653

$261,000
Apr 9, 2026

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202600926

$261,000
Mar 5, 2026

Pending

MRED #12574653

Mar 4, 2026

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202600926

Feb 22, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12574653

$249,900
Feb 19, 2026

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202600926

$249,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/10/2026

Sold

MRED #12574653

$261,000
04/09/2026

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202600926

$261,000
03/05/2026

Pending

MRED #12574653

03/04/2026

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202600926

02/22/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12574653

$249,900
02/19/2026

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202600926

$249,900

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Public Records for 5165 Browns Beach Road

Taxable ValueLand$24,008Additions$44,294Total$68,302
Tax Record2024$5,483 ($457 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size15,682 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningR1CountyWINNEBAGOAPN07-36-253-013

Schools near 5165 Browns Beach Road

This home is within Rockford School District 205.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 1 to 4
Rating
School
Distance
West View Elementary School
PublicK to 5

West Middle School
Public6 to 8

Auburn High School
Public9 to 12

Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Public1 to 4

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