8470 Fairgrounds Rd, Belvidere, IL 61008
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OFF MARKET

$249,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,800 sqft (on 0.80 acres)

8470 Fairgrounds Rd, Belvidere, IL 61008

Est. Refi. Payment $1,849/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 13, 2018 for $114,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$249K
Since last month
Decreased$1K (-0.6%)
Since last year
Increased$12K (+5%)
Since last sale
Increased$136K (+119%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +124% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$250K
August 2026$249K
July 2026$251K
June 2026$247K
May 2026$247K
April 2026$241K
March 2026$230K
February 2026$231K
January 2026$224K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.78
Single-Family Home
$199,000
12/09/25
4
2
2,130
0.61
Single-Family Home
$90,000
06/08/26
3
2
1,452
0.61
Single-Family Home
$200,000
03/02/26
4
2
1,680
0.75
Single-Family Home
$200,000
09/29/25
3
2
1,244
0.67
Single-Family Home
$235,000
08/06/26
4
3
1,804
0.79
Single-Family Home
$191,000
03/31/26
4
1
1,488
0.70
Single-Family Home
$175,000
04/10/26
4
1
3,065
0.59
Single-Family Home
$105,000
09/03/26
2
2
1,128
0.66
Single-Family Home
$205,000
07/20/26
3
2
1,443
0.90
Single-Family Home
$221,000
04/23/26
4
2
1,930

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.54
$354,200
3
2
1,803
Off Market
0.56
$229,400
Studio
-
2,304
Off Market
0.57
$240,100
Studio
-
2,304
Off Market
0.57
$205,000
3
1
1,064
Recently Sold
0.58
$211,600
3
1
1,172
Off Market
0.58
$372,100
3
2
1,849
Off Market
0.59
$220,000
3
1
1,370
Recently Sold
0.59
$207,300
4
2
2,298
Off Market
0.59
$105,000
2
2
1,128
Recently Sold
0.60
$343,700
3
2
1,952
Off Market
0.61
$192,200
4
2.5
3,125
Off Market
0.62
$42,500
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-
-
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1940
0.8 acre lot
1,800 sqft
$139/sqft
Garage

About this House

Iconic Belvidere brick home on .8 acres zoned AG; ready for outbuildings and/or animals, on the corner near Boone County Fairgrounds. Main floor master bedroom. Full bathroom on first floor. Upper level has 3 bedrooms and 1/2 bathroom. Formal living and dining rooms. Wood burning fireplace in living room. Some hardwood floors. Convenient location to schools, park, shopping, and I/90. And lots of room to build a garage. Boiler rebuilt in winter of 2016/2017, New septic 2016.
8470 Fairgrounds Rd, Belvidere, IL 61008 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,800 sqft single-family home built in 1940. It last sold for $114,000 on Jun 13, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $249,300, with a rent estimate of $2,403/month.

Home Details for 8470 Fairgrounds Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionExterior: BrickPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 12Parking: Garage Attached, Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1940Year Updated: 1959
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.80 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 13, 2018
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORSยฎ #201801645
Sold
$114,000
Apr 19, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$119,900
Feb 7, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$119,900
Sep 21, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$129,900
Jul 21, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$129,900
Price decreased by 7%

Market trends in Belvidere

Last updated July 2026
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Available listings
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What Locals Say about Belvidere

At least 252 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 92 % Say parking is easy

  • 87 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 82 % Say car is needed

  • 80 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 79 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 77 % Say kids play outside

  • 72 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 65 % Say it's quiet

  • 61 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 49 % Say there's wildlife

  • 48 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 47 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 29 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Dc44ever
    "There are close dog parks. Businesses are dog friendly. It is pit bull friendly."
  • Dc44ever
    "Lots of friendly dog owners. Friendly to pit bulls. Merchants are dog friendly."
  • Kristyn Hare
    "Thereโ€™s a lot of dog owners in this town so keeping you animal on a leash is the smartest way to go "
  • Inez.cardona
    "My neighborhood is great to live in. We keep on eye on the neighborhood and help each other with information that is helpful. "
  • Baseball M.
    "Close to park and schools. Smaller homes in the area. Wide streets. Grocery store within walking distance. "
  • Mariogarden69
    "Safety to live here highly recommend thi little town school and traffic is very good For me and my family are very happy "
  • Angelo Snubb
    "I visit from time to time and itโ€™s peaceful. I like that the stores are close by. The schools teach well. The people around the way are kind and respectful. "
  • Hr4bn89vfz
    "People regularly do not pick up dog poop, and leave it in your yard. People do not keep dogs on a leash, which can be scary for some children/small dogs."
  • Zindy U.
    "The fireworks and the fair are what we look forward to every year. Everyone knows each other and itโ€™s a very comfortable place"
  • Dianamarylindy
    "Heritage Days and Boone County Fair. The community gets together and celebrates it is well known and several surrounding cities come to attend. "
  • Tumiko S.
    "Good families kids love the area. Quiet area. Good schools near by. Good place to raise family. Stores close by. Good good near."
  • Tomassi19
    "I don't attend neighborhood events if there are any. As far as I know, there are no regularly scheduled events."
  • Debbie C.
    "you can walk your dog with no issues. people don't pick up the poo tho. I love dogs and all animals.. this is a good town "
  • Candicebauer35
    "Lots of parks in area quick places to eat and good ice cream places for kids too. "
  • Christopher M.
    "It is close to shopping, schools and the highways. Close to both I90 and art 20. The neighbors are polite and friendly. Homeowners take good care of their properties. Even the children in the neighborhood are polite. There are no stray animals."
  • Schladerfaith
    "You can walk your dogs just clean up after them itโ€™s an ok area you have bad neighbors that canโ€™t stop getting into your business if they were not so bird with their own lives I am selling my house because of them "
  • Debbie H. A.
    "July 4th is awesome in my neighborhood. Lots of Fireworks! The Boone County Fair is one of the highlights of Belvidere. The Kishwaukee River is so much fun to go tubing, kayaking & canoeing during the summer. I love Belvidere!"
  • Unspecified
    "I love my area yards are well maintained great neighbors. Trick or treating is wonderful! Kid friendly. "
  • Samuel G.
    "Itโ€™s a very Calm area to raise your kids or if you just want a quiet neighborhood Thereโ€™s a lot of community events"
  • Nancy White
    "I've lived in Belvidere for 7 years and it has everything you need.People are very friendly and helpful."
  • Pete A.
    "Good small town. Schools ok. Cheap housing. Real estate taxes are ol. One main employer close to tollway."
  • Chris A. K.
    "Love our subdivision. Everyone looks out for each other. Know most my neighbors. Very friendly and welcoming "
  • Katera
    "it's always green... and people tend to keep their yard/lawn well maintained. not a lot of cars or trucks parked on the street. close to schools."
  • Juana T.
    "The area is nice and quiet good schools lots of parks and activities for families I really like it here and would recommend it "
  • Kimya S.
    "I lived here for the last three years I really like living in Belvidere I believe that it's a great place to raise children and a great place to own property "
  • Patrick G.
    "the police and sheriff department are down the block as well as the court house and county jail there is a lot of semi truck traffic because of 2 warehouses the speed limit is 25 mph and these trucks do not follow the speed limit as well as the factory workers driving down the street like it's a NASCAR track there are a lot of children on this block and it's going to take a child getting hit by a vehicle to have the police or sheriff's department patrol more frequently mind you both departments are less than 1 block away"

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Frequently asked questions about 8470 Fairgrounds Rd

  • What is 8470 Fairgrounds Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 8470 Fairgrounds Rd in Belvidere, IL is $249,300.
  • What is the price history for 8470 Fairgrounds Rd?
    8470 Fairgrounds Rd in Belvidere, IL last sold for $114,000 in June 2018.
  • Is Belvidere a buyer's or seller's market?
    Belvidere is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Belvidere?
    Residents describe Belvidere, IL as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Belvidere, IL.
  • How big is the lot at 8470 Fairgrounds Rd?
    The lot at 8470 Fairgrounds Rd in Belvidere, IL is about 0.80 acres (34,848 sq ft).
  • Does 8470 Fairgrounds Rd have a garage?
    Yes, 8470 Fairgrounds Rd in Belvidere, IL has a garage.

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