These are the most expensive houses for sale in Winnebago County

ROCKFORD — While it’s a seller’s market in the Rockford area, some of the more expensive homes for sale tend to languish on the market longer than their more modest counterparts, according to the Rockford Area Realtors Association

The following is a list of the 10 most expensive homes for sale in Winnebago County as of Monday, Sept. 20:

1. 5094 Severson Road, Rockford 

5094 Severson Road, Rockford, is on the market for $1,550,000. This nearly 10,000-square-foot equestrian estate sits on 33 acres. The property is fully gated and is set back providing complete privacy. This home features rich custom paneling throughout, six bedrooms, five full baths, two half baths, formal living and dining rooms, a den, a richly paneled family/entertainment room with heated brick floors, an attached sunroom with lantern ceiling, exquisite views from all rooms and an expansive covered deck on the second level.

2. 7510 Briarcliff Drive, Roscoe

7510 Briarcliff Drive, Roscoe, is on the market for $1,400,000. This home offers 5,500 sq. ft. on three levels with walls of built-ins, hardwood floors, and natural hardwood trim. The nearly 10-acre property borders the Burr Oak Conservation Area and offers beautiful forest views from every room. Four bedrooms, four full and two half baths, living room, dining room, media room, exercise room, office, laundry room, three season porch, lots of heated and unheated storage. Six stall garage, over 2000 sq. ft. of outdoor hardscape, nearly an acre of beautifully designed and maintained landscaping, and an inground pool with automatic cover complete the package. 

3. 1201 Brown Hills Road, Rockford

1201 Brown Hills Road, Rockford, is listed at $875,000. The home is tucked away on a private dead end street in the Historic Brown Hills Neighborhood. The home features 8,800-square-feet of living space, five bedrooms, four full baths and sits on nearly an acre of land. The home is within walking distance to Sinnissippi Park, Nicholas Conservatory, the Rock River and  Anderson Gardens.

4. 2606 Spring Creek Road, Rockford

2606 Spring Creek Road, Rockford, is on the market for $825,000. The custom-built 8,000-square-foot brick home features five bedrooms, five full baths, five fireplaces, a two-story great room with a quartz counter/wet bar for entertaining, vaulted ceilings and a full wall of windows overlooking the backyard and patio. The upgraded kitchen was designed by Benson Stone and features an onyx island.

5. 7002 Perrietta Lane, Rockford

7002 Perrietta Ln, Rockford, is on the market for $825,000. This Red Oaks Estates home was built in 1980. It has six bedrooms, five-and-a-half bathrooms and 7,800 square feet of living space on a .57 acre lot. The entire outside of the house was freshly painted in September 2020 and the roof was installed in 2016. There is also a sophisticated Per Mar security/fire alarm system installed throughout the house, and an extensive amount of landscaping has been updated on the property with over fifty Arborvitae trees planted on the north and south sides to create more privacy. 

6. 8102 Burr Oak Road, Roscoe

8102 Burr Oak Road, Roscoe, is on the market for $799,990. The 5,800-square-foot five bedroom estate sits on almost six acres of wooded land. The home’s foyer features an open staircase that leads to a two-story formal living room and dining area with a wall of windows and a floor-to-ceiling fireplace. The kitchen features two islands, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Master bedroom suite features a fireplace, large walk-in closet, and a newly renovated bath. 

7. 11132 Oxbow Drive, Roscoe

11132 Oxbow Drive, Roscoe, is on the market for $799,000. This two-story riverfront  estate sits on about nine acres. The 3,200-square-foot home features four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and a three-car garage. The home’s lower level has a theater room and a bonus room. The four-season room leads to the inground pool and entertaining area with outdoor kitchen and gazebo.

8. 7918 N. Pecatonica Road, Pecatonica

7918 N. Pecatonica Road, Pecatonica, is on the market for $695,000. The remodeled 104-year-old home sits on 40 acres of farm property.  The 3,300-square-foot home features four bedrooms and four full baths. Hardwood floors and all woodwork throughout the home have been custom made to match the original woodwork in the dining and living rooms. All electric and plumbing have been updated. The kitchen has been updated with custom built Grabill Cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances. The large first-floor master suite with attached bath has a jetted Jacuzzi tub, double vanity, glass block shower, and a custom master closet. 

9. 9682 W. Winslow Road, Durand

9682 W. Winslow Road, Durand, is on the market for $675,000. The 4,500-square-foot ranch home is nestled in the middle of 40 acres of wooded land. The home features four bedrooms, three full baths, multi level outdoor living space with a wraparound deck, pool and stone patio with 10X10 firepit and pergola.

10. 5685 Coachman Court, Rockford

5685 Coachman Court, Rockford, is on the market for $650,000. The 6,600-square-foot ranch home features three bedrooms, three full baths, a grand foyer and chef’s kitchen with cherry cabinets and a granite center island. The home has multiple skylights, new Brazilian walnut floors and a master suite with an attached sunroom. The home’s formal living and dining rooms feature a marble fireplace. The lower level includes a rec room, bar area, billiards parlor and a second kitchen.

Ken DeCoster: [email protected]; @DeCosterKen