Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,733 sqft
6796 Rydberg Rd, Rockford, IL 61109
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.65 acresLot Size
1993Year Built
$153/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Three bedroom, two bath home located on the top of a hill overlooking the Kishwaukee river. Excellent access to the river for recreation, fishing and personal enjoyment. Entire second story of the home is newly finished making a primary bedroom/suite with a walkout private second story balcony overlooking the river and back yard. Home has many updates and recent improvements, including a large porch with access both from the yard and the back of the home. Yard has some established trees plenty of...Three bedroom, two bath home located on the top of a hill overlooking the Kishwaukee river. Excellent access to the river for recreation, fishing and personal enjoyment. Entire second story of the home is newly finished making a primary bedroom/suite with a walkout private second story balcony overlooking the river and back yard. Home has many updates and recent improvements, including a large porch with access both from the yard and the back of the home. Yard has some established trees plenty of yard space. Be sure to ask your realtor to provide you with the complete list of the many recent updates and major improvements done to the home; including significant improvements/updates in roofing, windows, electrical, water filtration systems, heating/cooling, decking, and landscaping amongst many others. This home is located in close proximity to Atwood Park, known for its expansive trail system and scenic views.
  • Listed by: Stephen Dwyer sdwyer@gogambino.com • Gambino Realtors
Listing closed: 09/10/2026 07:00 PM • Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®, MLS#: 202604314

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Property Information for 6796 Rydberg Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,910 / year
  • MLS Type: House / House
  • Style: 2 Story
  • Garage: 1.0
  • Garage Type/Driveway: Detached
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Lot Size: 0.65 AC / 28,314 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: ROCKFORD
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61109
  • Geo Quality: 0.95
  • Geo Zoom Level: 18.0
  • Geo Address Line: 6796 Rydberg Rd
  • Geo Primary City: Rockford
  • Geo Subdivision: IL
  • Geo Postal Code: 61109
  • Geo Match Code: 0
  • Geo Matched Method: 0
  • Address: 6796 Rydberg Road
  • County: Winnebago County
  • Zip Code: 61109
  • Year Built: 1993
  • School District: Rockford 205
  • Elementary School 1: Arthur Froberg Elementary
  • Middle School: Bernard W Flinn Middle
  • High School: Jefferson High
Taxes and HOA
  • HOA Fee: $0
  • Tax Year: 2025
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 0.65
  • Property Type: Water Front Lot, Water View Lot, Wooded
  • Road Frontage: Easement, Hard Surface Road
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 0
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1733
  • Est Above Grade SqFt: 1733
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
Utilities
  • Water: Well
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • General Features: Deck, Skylight(s), Deck-Leveled, Laundry Basement
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Stove/Range Fuel: Gas
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Half Baths: 0
  • # Full Baths Upper Lvl: 1
  • # 1/2 Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Main Lvl: 1
  • # 1/2 Baths Main Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • Total Baths: 2.0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Appl Stay/Incl: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Sump Pump, Washer, Water Softener
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling-Vaults/Cathedral, Ceiling-Wood Decorative, Radon Mitigation Active, Water Filtration System
Room Information
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 11
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 11.9
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 11.8
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 13
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: No
Family Room
  • Family Room: No
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 11.9
  • Kitchen Width: 9.3
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room Length: 20.4
  • Living Room Width: 15.4
  • Living Room Level: Main
Recreation Room
  • Rec Room: No
Additional Rooms
  • Addl Room 5 Length: 12.1
  • Addl Room 5 Width: 10
  • Addl Room 5 Name: MUD/OFFICE
  • Addl Room 5 Level: Main
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease: No

Property History for 6796 Rydberg Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 10, 2026

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202604314

$265,000
Jul 27, 2026

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202604314

Jul 14, 2026

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202604314

$270,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/10/2026

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202604314

$265,000
07/27/2026

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202604314

07/14/2026

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202604314

$270,000

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

Public Records for 6796 Rydberg Road

Taxable ValueLand$11,826Additions$47,090Total$58,916
Tax Record2025$3,910 ($326 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,073 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,073 SqFtStories1Lot Size28,314 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1993Year Renovated1993ZoningRRCountyWINNEBAGOAPN1524379005

Schools near 6796 Rydberg 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 - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Arthur Froberg Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bernard W Flinn Middle School
Public6 to 8

Jefferson High School
Public9 to 12

College and Career Education Cent
Public9 to 12

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 6796 Rydberg Road, Rockford, IL 61109
$265,000
3
1,733
28,314
$105,000
3
1,073
28,314
3
1
1,351
18,731
3
1
1,351
18,731
$115,900
3
1,416
19,656
2
1
747
16,988

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