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Last sold for $160,500 on Mar 20, 2018

5879 MONTAGUE RD

ROCKFORD, IL 61102
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,686 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.
5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
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.$160,500 · Mar 20, 2018
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.$150,500
STILLMAN BANCORP · recorded Mar 20, 2018
2nd 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.$110,000
STILLMAN BANCORP

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,275 (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.$107,350 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,028
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$83,322
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$96,338
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$322,050

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.36
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
23
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
68
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
61
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
31
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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(6)

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(2)

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

E
Dorothy Simon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 4.9 mi
H
Winnebago High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.0 mi
M
Winnebago Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.0 mi

District: Winnebago Community Unit School District 323

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

5879 Montague 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 90% of homes in Rockford 61102
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Rockford 61102
  • Older than 89% 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 area2,686 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,397 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 5879 Montague Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockford 61102Winnebago County
Living areabigger than2,686 ft²90% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5 ac96% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than192525% of homes11% of homes

About 5879 Montague Rd

When did 5879 Montague Rd, Rockford, IL last sell?

5879 Montague Rd, Rockford, IL last sold on Mar 20, 2018 for $160,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5879 Montague Rd, Rockford, IL?

5879 Montague Rd, Rockford, IL has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 2,686 square feet of living space.

When was 5879 Montague Rd, Rockford, IL built?

5879 Montague Rd, Rockford, IL was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5879 Montague Rd, Rockford, IL?

5879 Montague Rd, Rockford, IL is assigned to Dorothy Simon Elementary School (elementary); Winnebago High School (high), rated D; Winnebago Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Winnebago Community Unit School District 323. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5879 Montague Rd, Rockford, IL compare to other homes in Rockford 61102?

Among the 5,912 homes in Rockford 61102, it is bigger than 90% of them (2,686 ft² against a typical 1,397 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (5 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1925 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 5879 Montague Rd, Rockford, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5879 Montague Rd, Rockford, IL was $8,275. The county assessed it at $107,350.

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