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Last Sold Price
3 beds
6872 Forest Preserve Rd, Rockton, IL 61072
Single FamilyProperty Type
5 acresLot Size
1978Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Private , park like setting filled with grape vines, paths, fruit trees, pines , lilacs and much more. The home sits over 1000 ft off the road up a part blacktop drive-not visible from the road ! Many updates to this cute home include granite, composite sink , flooring, toliets, faucets, lights ,paint, vanities, walls, patio with fire pit , newer vinyl windows , well pressure tank and MUCH more ! Master bedroom offers huge walk in closet and bath . Carpeted lower level family room . Deck with hot...Private , park like setting filled with grape vines, paths, fruit trees, pines , lilacs and much more. The home sits over 1000 ft off the road up a part blacktop drive-not visible from the road ! Many updates to this cute home include granite, composite sink , flooring, toliets, faucets, lights ,paint, vanities, walls, patio with fire pit , newer vinyl windows , well pressure tank and MUCH more ! Master bedroom offers huge walk in closet and bath . Carpeted lower level family room . Deck with hot tub is accessed from living room or large tiered patio. Attached garage is an oversized 2 car. Outbuildings include a 36 x 24 Northland building with its own AC and furnace/ Half the building has a bath and 2 framed , dry walled rooms w/lights and the other half has 220 amp and concrete , peg boards, a loft area and is open for storage with a sliding door. There is also a 46 x 24 with 2 garage doors , concrete floors , storage and wood burner. Zoned Ag. Land is mostly fenced and cross fenced
  • Listed by: Tricia Angell • Keller Williams Realty Signature
Listing closed: 08/08/2016 12:00 AM • Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®, MLS#: 201602974

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$230,000

Avg days on market

13

Sale-to-list ratio

90.0%

Rockton, IL

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Location

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Property Information for 6872 Forest Preserve Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,057 / year
  • MLS Type: House / 1 story
  • Style: Ranch
  • Garage: 2.0
  • Garage Type/Driveway: Attached, Detached
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Lot Size: 5.00 AC / 217,800 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Grid: 33
  • City: ROCKTON
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61072
  • Geo Quality: 0.95
  • Geo Zoom Level: 13.0
  • Geo Address Line: 6872 Forest Preserve Rd
  • Geo Primary City: Rockton
  • Geo Secondary City: Winnebago Co.
  • Geo Subdivision: IL
  • Geo Postal Code: 61072
  • Geo Match Code: 0
  • Geo Matched Method: 0
  • Address: 6872 Forest Preserve Road
  • County: Winnebago County
  • Zip Code: 61072
  • Year Built: 1978
  • School District: Shirland
  • Elementary School 1: Shirland
  • Middle School: Shirland
  • High School: Hononegah High
  • Zoning: AG
Taxes and HOA
  • HOA Fee: $0
  • Tax Year: 2015
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 5.0
  • Front: 200.0
  • Rear: 203.0
  • Side 1: 1095.0
  • Side 2: 1064.0
  • Property Type: Wooded
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 400
  • Est Main Sq. Ft.: 1100
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
Utilities
  • Water: Well
  • Sewer: Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Siding
  • General Features: Above Ground Pool, County Taxes, Deck, Horses Allowed, Hot Tub or Sauna, L.L. Finished Space, Main Floor Master, Out Building(s), Patio
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Stove/Range Fuel: Electric
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Half Baths: 1
  • # 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: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Appl Stay/Incl: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Water Softener
  • Interior Features: Wood or sim. wood floor, Walk-in closet(s), Washer, Dryer
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Length: 19
  • Master Bedroom Width: 14
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 12
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 11
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 12
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 11
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room: Yes
  • Family Room Length: 14
  • Family Room Width: 13
  • Family Room Level: Lower
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 14
  • Kitchen Width: 10
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room Length: 14
  • Living Room Width: 10
  • Living Room Level: Main

Property History for 6872 Forest Preserve Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 8, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #576778236

$182,500

+3.8% / yr

Aug 8, 2016

Sold

SCWMLS #1777125

$182,500
Aug 7, 2016

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #201602974

$182,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/08/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #576778236

$182,500

+3.8% / yr

08/08/2016

Sold

SCWMLS #1777125

$182,500
08/07/2016

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #201602974

$182,500

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

Public Records for 6872 Forest Preserve Road

Taxable ValueLand$30,603Additions$62,048Total$92,651
Tax Record2025$5,759 ($480 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size217,800 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialZoningAGCountyWINNEBAGOAPN318300003

Schools near 6872 Forest Preserve Road

This home is within Shirland Central Consolidated School District 134.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Shirland Community Consolidated School
PublicK to 8

Hononegah High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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