NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5131 Potomac Dr Rockford, IL 61107

Rockford Area

Estimated Value: $307,246

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,572 Sq Ft
$119/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 19, 2025

Last sale price $297,000 $115 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,215 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Porch
  • Shed
  • Fenced Yard
  • Dry Bar
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of December 2025

This beautiful brick ranch offers easy, central Rockford living with plenty of space and updates throughout. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this home is filled with natural light and includes a spacious Living Room, Dining Room, and a cozy Family Room with a fireplace. The kitchen was refreshed in 2017 with updated flooring, countertops, and appliances. The finished lower level adds even more living space with a large rec room, bath, and bar area—perfect for entertaining. Enjoy the attached sunroom overlooking the backyard, along with the convenience of a 2-car garage with direct yard access. Major updates include: windows, steel siding, and gutters (2013), roof (2019), driveway (2022), front sidewalk and stoop (2021), hot water heater and water softener (2021), and new LR/DR carpet (2020). Furnace and AC (2024) Well-maintained and move-in ready—this home has the space, comfort, and updates buyers are looking for.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ashley Parker

Key Realty, Inc License #475203358 Listed on: 11/14/2025

Key Realty, Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Martinez

Realty One Group Strategies License #475.206641

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,035

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 19,166 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard

Home Design

  • House
  • Ranch Style House
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Dry Bar
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Brookview Elementary School
  • District 205-Rfd Middle School
  • District 205-Rfd High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,035

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0.44 Acres

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Dry
  • Road Frontage: City/Town
  • Type: City/Town
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
  • Additional Room 5: PORCH, Dimensions: 12x12, On Level: Main
  • Additional Room 6: Office, Dimensions: 10x10, On Level: Lower
  • Additional Room 7: EXER, Dimensions: 12x10, On Level: Lower
  • Appliances That Stay or Are Included: Disposal, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Estimated Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 800
  • Exemptions: Owner
  • General Features: Garden Shed, Main Floor Primary, Laundry Basement, Porch 4 Season, Storage Shed, Fenced Yard
  • Legal Description: SKANDIA HILLS SUB NO 3 PT LOT 5 SCHOOL
  • Lot Acreage: 0.44
  • Lvt Date: 11/14/2025
  • Number of Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number of Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Stove Range Fuel: Gas
  • Style: Ranch
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: 111085
  • Egress: Yes
  • Elementary School: Brookview Elementary
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2572
  • Garage Type Driveway: Attached
  • Hold Earnest Money Y N: No
  • Pertinent Facts: This beautiful brick ranch offers easy, central Rockford living with plenty of space and updates throughout. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this home is filled with natural light and includes a spacious Living Room, Dining Room, and a cozy Family Room with a fireplace. The kitchen was refreshed in 2017 with updated flooring, countertops, and appliances. The finished lower level adds even more living space with a large rec room, bath, and bar area—perfect for entertaining. Enjoy the attached sunroom overlooking the backyard, along with the convenience of a 2-car garage with direct yard access. Major updates include: windows, steel siding, and gutters (2013), roof (2019), driveway (2022), front sidewalk and stoop (2021), hot water heater and water softener (2021), and new LR/DR carpet (2020). Furnace and AC (2024) Well-maintained and move-in ready—this home has the space, comfort, and updates buyers are looking for.
  • Designated Managing Broker Y N: No
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 1772
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13x15, On Level: Main
  • Fireplace Type: Wood
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11x12, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11x10, On Level: Main
  • Dining Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 12x14
  • Family Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 14x11
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 19x9, On Level: Main
  • Living Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 12x14
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Recreation Room: Yes, On Level: Lower, Dimensions: 20x12
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Aluminum
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: City/Community
  • Water: City/Community
  • Water Heater: Gas

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1978

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Taxes: 6035

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: District 205-RFD
  • School District: Rockford 205
  • Middle School: District 205-RFD

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 14, 2025
Closed on
Dec 19, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ashley Parker
Key Realty, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Martinez
Realty One Group Strategies
List Price
$290,000
Sold Price
$297,000
Premium/Discount to List
$7,000
2.41%
Views
42
Current Estimated Value
$307,246

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$10,246
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.72%
Original Mortgage
$237,600
Outstanding Balance
$236,160
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$71,086

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 15, 2023
Closed on
Apr 7, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michelle Romano-Huber
DICKERSON & NIEMAN
Buyer's Agent
Brian Bottcher
EXIT Realty Redefined Maurer Group
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$245,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,100
11.41%
Views
56

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.42%
Original Mortgage
$196,000
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 1995
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$297,000 None Listed On Document
$245,000 None Listed On Document
$105,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $237,600
Closed $196,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/19/2025 12/19/25 Sold $297,000 +2.4% $115 / Sq Ft
11/17/2025 11/17/25 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2025 11/14/25 For Sale $290,000 +18.4% $113 / Sq Ft
04/12/2023 04/12/23 Sold $245,000 +11.4% $95 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/16/2023 02/16/23 Pending -- -- --
02/15/2023 02/15/23 For Sale $219,900 -- $85 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,326 $77,651 $14,572 $63,079
2024 $6,035 $69,686 $13,077 $56,609
2023 $5,238 $61,446 $11,531 $49,915
2022 $5,085 $55,510 $10,307 $45,203
2021 $4,890 $50,899 $9,451 $41,448
2020 $5,416 $48,118 $8,935 $39,183
2019 $5,340 $45,862 $8,516 $37,346
2018 $5,301 $43,221 $8,026 $35,195
2017 $5,247 $41,364 $7,681 $33,683
2016 $5,225 $40,589 $7,537 $33,052
2015 $5,291 $40,589 $7,537 $33,052
2014 $5,289 $41,200 $9,421 $31,779
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202507098

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 12-16-305-008

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