Your Rock River getaway is waiting! This charming 2 bedroo -bath three season cottage offers direct river frontage and the perfect place to escape, unwind, and enjoy life on the water. Spend your days boating, fishing, kayaking, or simply relaxing and taking in the river views. Currently operating as a short-term rental with documented rental history available upon request. Whether you're searching for a weekend retreat, seasonal getaway, or an opportunity to continue its short-term rental use, this river cottage offers plenty of possibilities. Furnishings are negotiable. Property is being offered AS-IS. Agent owned.
For sale
$134,900
5446 N River Rd, Byron, IL 61010
2beds
480sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1937
435 Square Feet Lot
$131,200 Zestimate®
$281/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
River viewsDirect river frontage
- 29 days
- 2,105
- 134
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jamie Pendergrass 815-243-4310,
Re/Max Of Rock Valley
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202606113
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 64
- Dimensions: 8 x 8
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 63
- Dimensions: 7 x 9
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 153
- Dimensions: 17 x 9
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 77
- Dimensions: 11 x 7
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Solid Surface Counters
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: Fire-Pit/Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 480
- Total interior livable area: 480 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 480
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
Lot
- Size: 435 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Garden Shed
- Parcel number: 0911151005
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Other
- Water: City/Community
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IL
Location
- Region: Byron
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $281/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $58,518
- Annual tax amount: $2,058
- Price range: $134.9K - $134.9K
- Date on market: 9/28/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$131,200
$125,000 - $138,000
$1,049/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $134,900+48.2%$281/sqft |
Source:  NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202606113 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2025 | Sold | $91,000+5.9%$190/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202502197 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2025 | Pending sale | $85,900$179/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202502197 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $85,900+71.8%$179/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202502197 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2020 | Sold | $50,000-28.1%$104/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2012 | Listing removed | $69,500+44.8%$145/sqft |
Source: ReMax of Rock Valley #07582065 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2011 | Sold | $48,000-30.9%$100/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #201156323 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2011 | Price change | $69,500+16.8%$145/sqft |
Source: ReMax of Rock Valley #07582065 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2011 | Listed for sale | $59,500-14.4%$124/sqft |
Source: Visual Tour #56323 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2010 | Listed for sale | $69,500$145/sqft |
Source: Visual Tour #56323 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,378 +11.6% | $19,506 +9.5% |
| 2023 | $1,235 +4% | $17,819 +5% |
| 2022 | $1,188 -0.6% | $16,974 +2.3% |
| 2021 | $1,195 +13.3% | $16,588 +4.7% |
| 2020 | $1,055 -2.4% | $15,843 +4.3% |
| 2018 | $1,081 +6.2% | $15,197 +3.9% |
| 2017 | $1,018 +3.3% | $14,631 +1.5% |
| 2016 | $985 +2.8% | $14,416 +2.3% |
| 2015 | $958 +0.1% | $14,092 |
| 2014 | $958 -4.4% | $14,092 -3.3% |
| 2013 | $1,002 | $14,574 -6.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $15,516 -18.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $18,958 -1.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $19,226 |
| 2009 | -- | $19,226 |
| 2008 | $1,209 +4.9% | $19,226 +6.4% |
| 2007 | $1,153 | $18,070 |
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Neighborhood: 61010
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Byron
- Middle: Byron Middle
- High: Byron High School 9-12
- District: Byron 226
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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