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Property Description
Welcome to this well cared for ranch style home within close proximity to everything you need! This property has agricultural zoning! There is farmland to the south of this home. The home is sitting on a 1/2+ acre lot with a fenced in back yard. There is an attached, extra deep 2.5 car garage and a seperate 1 car garage. The baths, flooring, and interior doors have all been updated. Most of the windows in the home have been replaced. This home has a great floor plan with large rooms and hardwood floors. The kitchen, dining room, living room and front foyer are all open to each other which makes it nice for entertaining. The living room and dining area have large bowed windows to let in lots of natural light! The kitchen has modern stainless steel appliances, a large pantry closet with sliding doors, lots of cabinetry and a butcher block "breakfast" bar. There is a large partially finished rec-room in the basement, 2 bonus rooms, a crawl space and utility area. The well pump was replaced in 2024. The furnace was new in 2014. A large, well built shed was added to the back yard in 2023 for extra storage. There are 2 porch decks, with one at the front door and the other at the back door overlooking the back yard. There are 2 laundry areas with one in the basement and the other in the attached garage (along the wall shared with the kitchen). There are ceiling fans in the kitchen, living room and 2 bedrooms. The smallest bedroom is currently used as an office. Radon Reduction system installed in 2016. Don't forget to bring the chickens when you move in!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 980 S Bell School Rd
General
- Sold For: $290,000
- Taxes: $4,610 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12682898
- Added to Site: 70 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Softener Owned, Gas Oven
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 10
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Detached, Off-Street, Side Apron, Driveway, Owned
Location
- Area: Rockford
- County: Winnebago
- Driving Directions: I-90/39 to E. State Street. E. State Street to Bell School Road, then south to home
School Information
- School District: 205
- Midd School District: 205
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens, Blinds, Window Treatments, Some Wood Windows, Vinyl Frames
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,665
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1971
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Second Garage, Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.54
- Lot Size Range: .50 to .99 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 149.95 x 160.91 x 150 x 156.5
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Rear of Lot
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1971
- Tax Amount: $4,610
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 1226253011
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Sold by Dickerson & Nieman Realtors - Rockford
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Schools
Schools serving 980 S Bell School Rd
School District:Rockford School District 205
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
White Swan Elementary School 6754 Armer Drive, Rockford, IL 61109 | K-5 | 2.2 mi |
Eisenhower Middle School 3525 Spring Creek Road, Rockford, IL 61107 | 6-8 | 4.2 mi |
Guilford High School 5620 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61114 | 9-12 | 3.2 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 980 S Bell School Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/21/2026
Sold
$290,000
1.75%
MLS
6/18/2026
Listed
$285,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
980 S Bell School Road, Rockford, IL 61108 (MLS# 12682898) is a Single Family property that was sold at $290,000 on August 21, 2026. Want to learn more about 980 S Bell School 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.

