Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,056 sqft
5557 Porter Rd, Rockford, IL 61101
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.75 acresLot Size
1980Year Built
$117/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Innovative design close in but with a rural feel located on 3/4 acre lot. Over 2,000 sq. ft. with a 2.5 attached garage and a 2 car detached heated garage with paved access. Coffered ceiling in living room. A nifty atrium with brick floor and patio doors. The kitchen has Corian tops and sink plus all stainless steel appliances. Dining room with a dynamic oversized Palladian window. White woodwork. Totally updated main bath with tub and separate walk-in shower/raised vanity. New roof 2020, front door...Innovative design close in but with a rural feel located on 3/4 acre lot. Over 2,000 sq. ft. with a 2.5 attached garage and a 2 car detached heated garage with paved access. Coffered ceiling in living room. A nifty atrium with brick floor and patio doors. The kitchen has Corian tops and sink plus all stainless steel appliances. Dining room with a dynamic oversized Palladian window. White woodwork. Totally updated main bath with tub and separate walk-in shower/raised vanity. New roof 2020, front door 2022, high efficiency hot water heater 2018. Two energy efficient fireplaces. Come view this uniquely designed home with a low 9.55 county tax rate.
  • Listed by: James M Blaser 815.621.2766 calljimblaser@gmail.com • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck RE
Listing closed: 09/15/2022 12:00 AM • Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 202205379

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$215,000

Avg days on market

13

Sale-to-list ratio

100.1%

Rockford, IL

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Location

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Sold By Key Realty, Inc

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Property Information for 5557 Porter Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,525 / year
  • MLS Type: House / Detached Single-Split Level
  • Style: 2 Story
  • Garage: 4.5
  • Garage Type/Driveway: Asphalt, Attached, Garage Remote/Opener
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Lot Size: 0.75 AC / 32,670 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Grid: 12
  • City: ROCKFORD
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61101
  • Address: 5557 Porter Road
  • County: Winnebago County
  • Zip Code: 61101
  • Year Built: 1980
  • School District: Rockford 205
  • Elementary School 1: District 205-RFD
  • Middle School: District 205-RFD
  • High School: District 205-RFD
  • Township: Rockford
Taxes and HOA
  • HOA Fee: $0
  • Tax Year: 2021
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 0.75
  • Front: 171.0
  • Rear: 87.0
  • Side 1: 257.0
  • Side 2: 255.0
  • Property Type: Country View, Rural
  • Road Frontage: County/City Road, Hard Surface Road
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 0
  • Est Main Sq. Ft.: 2056
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2056
  • Est Above Grade SqFt: 2056
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
Utilities
  • Water: Well
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Brick/Stone, Wood
  • General Features: County Taxes, Laundry 1st Floor, Main Floor Master, Out Building(s)
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Stove/Range Fuel: Gas
  • Fireplace Type: Wood
  • Basement: No
  • Basement Type: Crawl Space
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Half Baths: 1
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • # Full Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # 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: 1.5
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Appl Stay/Incl: Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Water Softener, LP Gas Tank
  • Interior Features: Window Treatments
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Length: 17.11
  • Master Bedroom Width: 11.11
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 11.3
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 10.10
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 12.7
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 9.11
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Dining Room Length: 13
  • Dining Room Width: 12
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room: Yes
  • Family Room Length: 17.4
  • Family Room Width: 11.9
  • Family Room Level: Main
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 13.11
  • Kitchen Width: 11.10
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room Length: 22
  • Living Room Width: 14.8
  • Living Room Level: Main
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease: No

Property History for 5557 Porter Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 15, 2022

Sold

MRED #11490420

$240,000
Sep 14, 2022

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202205379

$240,000
Sep 9, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1498056450

$240,000

+2.9% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/15/2022

Sold

MRED #11490420

$240,000
09/14/2022

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202205379

$240,000
09/09/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1498056450

$240,000

+2.9% / yr

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5557 Porter Road

Taxable ValueLand$10,269Additions$63,581Total$73,850
Tax Record2025$4,841 ($403 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,056 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,056 SqFtStories2Lot Size32,670 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1980Year Renovated1980ZoningRRCountyWINNEBAGOAPN1105176003

Schools near 5557 Porter 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 - K to 6
Rating
School
Distance
McIntosh Elementary
PublicK to 5

Kennedy Middle School
Public6 to 8

Auburn High School
Public9 to 12

Conklin Elementary School
PublicK to 6

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5557 Porter Road, Rockford, IL 61101
$240,000
3
2,056
32,670
4
2.5
2,262
40,946
$311,000
3
1
2,580
48,787
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3
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