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Last sold for $171,500 on Mar 30, 2021

4856 PRAIRIE RD

ROCKFORD, IL 61102
4
Beds
2
Baths
3,453 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$171,500 · Mar 30, 2021
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$154,080
SELF HELP CU · recorded Mar 30, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,796 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$79,191 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,297
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$68,894
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$71,068
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$237,573

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyWINNEBAGO
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
RESA Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi
E
Lathrop Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.8 mi
H
Jefferson High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.1 mi

District: Rockford School District 205

Neighborhood · ZIP 61102These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,742
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.531 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,970
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,941
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

4856 Prairie Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Rockford 61102
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Winnebago County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Winnebago County

How it measures up in Rockford 61102

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rockford 61102.

Living area3,453 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,396 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 4856 Prairie Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockford 61102Winnebago County
Living areabigger than3,453 ft²95% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac87% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than190011% of homes4% of homes

About 4856 Prairie Rd

When did 4856 Prairie Rd, Rockford, IL last sell?

4856 Prairie Rd, Rockford, IL last sold on Mar 30, 2021 for $171,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 4856 Prairie Rd, Rockford, IL?

4856 Prairie Rd, Rockford, IL has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 3,453 square feet of living space.

When was 4856 Prairie Rd, Rockford, IL built?

4856 Prairie Rd, Rockford, IL was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4856 Prairie Rd, Rockford, IL?

4856 Prairie Rd, Rockford, IL is assigned to RESA Middle School (middle), rated D; Lathrop Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Jefferson High School (high), rated F. All sit in Rockford School District 205. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4856 Prairie Rd, Rockford, IL compare to other homes in Rockford 61102?

Among the 5,912 homes in Rockford 61102, it is bigger than 95% of them (3,453 ft² against a typical 1,396 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1900 against a typical 1949). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 4856 Prairie Rd, Rockford, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4856 Prairie Rd, Rockford, IL was $5,796. The county assessed it at $79,191.

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