Winnebago County property record for 3796 Swordfish Dr, Cherry Valley, IL 61016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,944 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.311 acres (13,549 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Oct 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $4,391 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 253D176 |
| Primary APN | 253D176 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,944 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,472 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,472 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,472 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,549 sqft (0.311 acres) |
| Garage Area | 680 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 253D176 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3796 SWORDFISH DR |
| City | CHERRY VALLEY |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61016-9651 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | PLAT OF EAST VALLEY SUBDIVISION BNG SUB PT SE1/4 SEC 1 & PT NE1/4 SEC 12-43-2 LOT 076 |
| Legal Range | 2 |
| Legal Township | 43 |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST VALLEY SUB BNG SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 076 |
| Jurisdiction | WINNEBAGO IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHERRY VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 3705 |
3796 Swordfish Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1990.
Source: Winnebago County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3796 SWORDFISH DR, CHERRY VALLEY, IL 61016-9651 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19902955 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3796 Swordfish Dr was $4,391 with exemptions applied.
Source: Winnebago County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Municipality | Cherry Valley Village |
| County | Winnebago County |
| County Subdivision | Cherry Valley Township |
| Unified School District | Rockford School District 205 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,391.00 | $72,076 Land $11,484 Building $60,592 | $216,228 Land $34,452 Building $181,776 |
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption | $54,117 Land $10,678 Building $43,439 | $162,351 Land $32,034 Building $130,317 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3796 Swordfish Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1994.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 12, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1994–2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2007 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 3796 Swordfish Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 93 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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