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$263,781$87 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

5543 MELBA LN

ROCKFORD, IL 61109
3
Beds
2
Baths
3,020 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.
0.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$264K
$243K low$285K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,433 (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.$68,645 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,484
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$57,161
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$62,094
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$205,935

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWINNEBAGO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.48
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 288 ft²

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.

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

H
Jefferson High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
E
Cherry Valley Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.8 mi
M
Flinn Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.8 mi

District: Rockford School District 205

Neighborhood · ZIP 61109These 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.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.42

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,851
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.669 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,982
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,739
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%

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How this home compares

5543 Melba Ln 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.

  • Worth more than 77% of homes in Rockford 61109
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Winnebago County
  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Winnebago County
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Winnebago County

What homes are worth in Rockford 61109

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$47K$389K

This home is worth more than 77% of homes in Rockford 61109.

How it measures up in Rockford 61109

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rockford 61109.

Estimated value$263,781
CheaperTypical $194,040Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$87
CheaperTypical $91Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area3,020 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,905 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size0.48 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 5543 Melba Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockford 61109Winnebago County
Estimated valuepricier than$263,78177% of homes67% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8743% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than3,020 ft²83% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.48 ac69% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than197462% of homes61% of homes

About 5543 Melba Ln

How much is 5543 Melba Ln, Rockford, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5543 Melba Ln, Rockford, IL is $263,781 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $242,608 to $284,954. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5543 Melba Ln, Rockford, IL last sell?

5543 Melba Ln, Rockford, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5543 Melba Ln, Rockford, IL?

5543 Melba Ln, Rockford, IL has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3,020 square feet of living space and a 0.48-acre lot.

When was 5543 Melba Ln, Rockford, IL built?

5543 Melba Ln, Rockford, IL was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5543 Melba Ln, Rockford, IL?

5543 Melba Ln, Rockford, IL is assigned to Jefferson High School (high), rated F; Cherry Valley Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Flinn Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Rockford School District 205. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5543 Melba Ln, Rockford, IL compare to other homes in Rockford 61109?

Among the 8,744 homes in Rockford 61109, it is worth more than 77% of them ($263,781 against a typical $194,040), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($87 against a typical $91), it is bigger than 83% of them (3,020 ft² against a typical 1,905 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (0.48 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 62% of them (1974 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Winnebago County, it is worth more than 67% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5543 Melba Ln, Rockford, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5543 Melba Ln, Rockford, IL was $4,433. The county assessed it at $68,645.

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