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Property Description
SPACE * PRIVACY * COUNTRY FEEL * CITY CONVENIENCE! Rare opportunity to own approximately 5 acres in Rockford, offering privacy, open space and peaceful setting of a country property with convenient access to the city. 3-bedroom, 1-full-bath home provides plenty of room to live, relax, entertain and enjoy the outdoors. Offering many possibilities including recreation, gardening, pets, hobbies, storage or simply enjoying the peace and quiet of your own private retreat. The property retains a desirable rural/agricultural character while remaining conveniently located near Rockford schools, shopping, medical facilities, parks and major transportation routes. Features include an attached 2-car garage plus an additional garage/workshop/storage building. Excellent connectivity to major roadways, including I-90/Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, I-39, US-20, IL-2, IL-75, IL-173 and IL-251, providing convenient access throughout Rockford and surrounding communities. Approximately 1.5 hours to downtown Chicago, with Rockford approximately 90 miles from downtown Chicago via I-90. Combination of acreage, privacy, city convenience and short distance to I-90 Jane Addams Memorial I-39. US-20. IL-75. IL-173. IL-251
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 6834 Safford Rd
General
- Price: $419,000
- Taxes: $3,800 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12748778
- Updated: 9/4/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: None
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Rockford
- County: Winnebago
- Township: Rockford
- Driving Directions: US-20 W-GM Hwy-then North on Merdian Rd.-Safford. Grant memorial Hwy-Meridan Rd-Safford Rd.
School Information
- School District: 205
- Elem School District: 205
- Midd School District: 205
- High School District: 205
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: None
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Square Feet: 1,200
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1985
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 5
- Lot Size Range: 4.0 to 4.99 Acres
- Lot Dimensions: 272 x 798
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1985
- Tax Amount: $3,800
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Septic Tank
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 1107301004
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Schools
Schools serving 6834 Safford Rd
School District:Rockford School District 205
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
McIntosh Elementary 525 North Pierpont Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101 | K-5 | 2.2 mi |
Kennedy Middle School, Rockford, IL 520 North Pierpont Avenue, Rockford, IL 61101 | 6-8 | 2.1 mi |
Auburn High School, Rockford, IL 5110 Auburn Street, Rockford, IL 61101 | 9-12 | 2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 6834 Safford Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/04/2026
Listed
$419,000
210.37%
MLS
9/11/2017
Sold
$135,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 6834 Safford Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,011
5%
$56,978
11%
2024
$3,833
4%
$51,133
13%
2023
$3,668
100%
$45,087
12%
2022
-100%
$40,299
9%
2021
$3,526
—
$36,951
6%
2021
$3,526
2%
$34,932
5%
2019
$3,456
2%
$33,294
9%
2018
$3,376
68%
$30,630
4%
2017
$2,010
-2%
$29,313
2%
2016
$2,043
-1%
$28,764
—
2015
$2,069
2%
$28,764
-13%
2014
$2,028
7%
$32,960
-13%
2013
$1,892
3%
$37,719
-6%
2012
$1,845
—
$40,003
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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6834 Safford Road, Rockford, IL 61101 (MLS# 12748778) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 6834 Safford Road is currently listed for $419,000 and was received on September 04, 2026. Want to learn more about 6834 Safford Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Rockford? You can browse all Rockford real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

