Exceptional in every way! A true one of a kind, custom-built home by the original owner, builder Gary Paris, who brought a slice of a Montana Rustic Lodge to the area. A former Parade home in 2007, this magnificent estate boasts almost 6200 sq ft of living space, a 35' water fall in the middle of the living space, Redwood columns, 8" cherry plank flooring and a cutting-edge wide-open design. This architectural masterpiece boasts soaring ceilings, expansive rooms, custom woodworking and staircase, a loft, a media room with wet-bar, and a recently finished lower level all on 5 acres with a resort-like backyard guaranteed to keep the party at your house. The saltwater, heated inground pool was installed by Sunco. The surrounding hard scape, brick fireplace and outdoor kitchen (which offers a refrigerator, icemaker, grill, Sapphire brand smoker, storage, and a retractable sun shade) is beautifully designed and private with a tree-lined rear yard. The chef's kitchen with Cherry cabinets, two sinks, limestone counters, and a huge center island is open to the main floor ensuring the chef is always part of the activity. The main level primary suite offers access to a second back balcony and its bathroom has a sauna attached to the large walk-in shower, a whirlpool tub, a walk-in closet and the addition of a second walk-in closet which was originally a third bedroom on the main level. All with custom cherry cabinetry and a center island! The second bedroom on the main level offers a walk-in closet, a private bath and sliding doors to the covered deck. Two more bedrooms with walk-in closets, and a Jack-N-Jill bath were added to the partially exposed lower level. That level also has a media room, work-out room with sliding glass barn doors, office area, powder room and wine cellar with a solid steel door (originally a bank safe) and separate access to the garage. The second level offers a gigantic loft which overlooks the living space and eat-in kitchen dining area and a bonus room over the 3-car garage that is currently being used as a theater/billiard room with a wet-bar. The main level has a newer custom fireplace and built-ins the current owner had designed, built, and installed by Ron Beard. A new roof and new gutters on the home were installed in 2021. A whole house generator, an on-demand water heater, a newer air-conditioning unit, a reverse osmosis system for the center island sink and water fall. This home is a WOW!
For sale
$1,199,000
6871 Montague Rd, Rockford, IL 61102
4beds
6,187sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2007
5.41 Acres Lot
$1,109,300 Zestimate®
$194/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Custom fireplaceGigantic loftSaltwater heated inground poolSoaring ceilingsJack-n-jill bathBonus roomPrimary suite
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 27, 2025 at 06:58am
Listed by:
Tara Osborne 815-979-7987,
Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Crosby Starck Re
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202500814

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 248.9
- Dimensions: 19 x 13.1
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 168.96
- Dimensions: 13.2 x 12.8
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 179.2
- Dimensions: 14 x 12.8
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 266
- Dimensions: 19 x 14
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 400
- Dimensions: 20 x 20
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 380.8
- Dimensions: 23.8 x 16
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 361.8
- Dimensions: 20.1 x 18
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Wall Oven, Washer, Water Softener, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Great Room, L.L. Finished Space, Wet Bar, Book Cases Built In, Ceiling-Vaults/Cathedral, Ceiling-Wood Decorative, Granite Counters, Sauna, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Basement Entrance,Full,Sump Pump,Partial Exposure
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Fire-Pit/Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,187
- Total interior livable area: 6,187 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,136
- Finished area below ground: 2,051
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3.5
- Parking features: Asphalt, Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 3.5
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck-Covered, Patio-Brick Paver
- Pool features: In Ground
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Country
Lot
- Size: 5.41 Acres
- Features: County Taxes, Partial Exposure
Details
- Additional structures: Pergola
- Parcel number: 1506100032
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick/Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2007
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Radon Mitigation Active
- Subdivision: IL
Location
- Region: Rockford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $194/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $481,302
- Annual tax amount: $14,520
- Price range: $1.2M - $1.2M
- Date on market: 2/24/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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