8968 Olson Rd, Belvidere, IL 61008
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OFF MARKET

$279,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,804 sqft (on 0.46 acres)

8968 Olson Rd, Belvidere, IL 61008

Est. Refi. Payment $2,112/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 29, 2021 for $204,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$280K
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-1.5%)
Since last year
Increased$7K (+2.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$76K (+37.1%)
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 +120% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
November 2026$280K
October 2026$283K
September 2026$284K
August 2026$286K
July 2026$286K
June 2026$284K
May 2026$282K
April 2026$278K
March 2026$267K
February 2026$272K
January 2026$269K
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
1.30
Lot/Land
$120,000
08/31/26
-
-
1.27
Lot/Land
$22,500
04/09/26
-
-
1.30
Lot/Land
$22,500
06/02/26
-
-
1.41
Lot/Land
$29,999
03/20/26
-
-
1.40
Lot/Land
$22,500
11/12/25
-
-
1.52
Lot/Land
$35,000
09/09/26
-
-
1.75
Lot/Land
$106,000
03/26/26
-
-
1.66
Lot/Land
$57,000
08/05/26
-
-
1.68
Lot/Land
$57,000
08/05/26
-
-
1.72
Lot/Land
$85,000
03/02/26
-
-

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
0.02
$237,800
3
2
1,259
Off Market
0.04
$263,500
2
2
2,208
Off Market
0.04
$269,600
4
2
1,802
Off Market
0.04
$325,600
4
3
2,622
Off Market
0.06
$257,400
5
2
2,084
Off Market
0.07
$291,500
3
2
2,660
Off Market
0.08
$270,900
3
2
1,936
Off Market
0.08
$587,500
5
3.5
3,955
Off Market
0.09
-
-
-
-
Off Market
0.09
$502,400
3
2
2,046
Off Market
0.09
$327,900
3
2.5
1,879
Off Market
0.09
$294,400
3
2
1,993
Off Market
0.09
$288,500
3
2
2,424
Off Market
0.09
$627,800
4
3
3,708
Off Market
0.09
$273,300
3
1.5
1,274
Off Market
0.11
$286,300
3
2
1,880
Off Market
0.11
$536,300
4
2
3,578
Off Market
0.11
$354,400
3
2
1,911
Off Market
0.12
$315,000
3
3
2,458
Off Market
0.12
$253,400
3
2
1,392
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Lot/Land
Built in 1962
0.46 acre lot
1,804 sqft
$155/sqft
Garage

About this House

All-brick 1,800 sq ft ranch on nearly half an acre with lots of updates! 4 beds, 1.5 baths with additional unfinished basement space to expand. Hardwoods and wood laminate throughout the main floor; large bay window in living room lets in plenty of natural light; crown molding in living and dining rooms. Lots of great outdoor space including a portion of the lot fenced-in, concrete patio and screened-in lanai with brick fireplace - perfect for an outdoor kitchen! A/C, furnace and duct work new in 2011; roof, gutters and downspouts new in 2014; new induction cooktop 2020; new fridge and water heater 2021. Belvidere North schools. Tucked away but minutes from highway access, schools, parks and more. AHS home warranty included!
8968 Olson Rd, Belvidere, IL 61008 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,804 sqft lot/land built in 1962. It last sold for $204,000 on Nov 29, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $279,600.

Home Details for 8968 Olson Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Softwood, Hardwood, Laminate
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: BrickPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1962
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Lot LandArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.46 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 29, 2021
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORSยฎ #202106645
Sold
$204,000
Oct 26, 2021
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORSยฎ #202106645
Pending
$204,900
Oct 22, 2021
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORSยฎ #202106645
PriceChange
$204,900
Price decreased by 2%
Oct 11, 2021
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORSยฎ #202106645
Listed For Sale
$209,900
Jul 18, 2008
Source: N/A
Sold
$168,000

Market trends in Belvidere

Last updated October 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
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Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
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Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

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 8968 Olson Rd

  • What is 8968 Olson Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 8968 Olson Rd in Belvidere, IL is $279,600.
  • What is the price history for 8968 Olson Rd?
    8968 Olson Rd in Belvidere, IL last sold for $204,000 in November 2021.
  • 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.

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