For sale

$158,000

1254 S Chicago Ave, Freeport, IL 61032

3beds

1,152sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1922

3,049 Square Feet Lot

$153,300 Zestimate^®

$137/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Updated bathroomsUpdated kitchenNew vinyl plank flooring

Stop Renting. Start Owning! Unique homeownership opportunity designed for renters ready to make the move to owning. Updated 3-bedroom, 2 bathroom home featuring new vinyl plank flooring, updated bathrooms and updated kitchen. This property qualifies for a unique homeownership program designed to help renters transition to ownership with minimal upfront cash and a simplified approval process. Example terms: $158,000 purchase price with payments as low as $1,395/month. Security deposit may be applied toward the down payment, and the first month’s rent becomes the first mortgage payment. Program designed for hardworking buyers, including self-employed, 1099 earners, small business owners, ITIN holders, and credit-rebuilding applicants. If you qualify to rent, you may qualify to own. Program availability and terms vary. All approvals subject to income verification and underwriting guidelines. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2
Main level bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Upper
Area: 132
Dimensions: 12 x 11

Bedroom 2

Level: Upper
Area: 110
Dimensions: 11 x 10

Bedroom 3

Level: Upper
Area: 72
Dimensions: 9 x 8

Dining room

Level: Main
Area: 90
Dimensions: 10 x 9

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 168
Dimensions: 14 x 12

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 192
Dimensions: 16 x 12

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Gas Water Heater

Features

Basement: Full
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,152
Total interior livable area: 1,152 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,152
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: None

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2

Lot

Size: 3,049 Square Feet
Features: City/Town

Details

Parcel number: 181431453059

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Siding
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1922

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: City/Community
Water: City/Community

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: IL

Location

Region: Freeport

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $137/sqft
Tax assessed value: $41,943
Annual tax amount: $905
Price range: $158K - $158K
Date on market: 4/16/2026
Cumulative days on market: 90 days
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$153,300

$146,000 - $161,000

$1,347/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/26/2026	Price change	$1,395-2.1%$1/sqft
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4/16/2026	Listed for rent	$1,425-15.3%$1/sqft
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2/10/2026	Listing removed	$1,682$1/sqft
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2/4/2026	Listed for rent	$1,682$1/sqft
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6/12/2025	Sold	$76,000$66/sqft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202503819 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$905 -1.3%	$13,981 +4.1%
2023	$917 +10.9%	$13,428 +6.1%
2022	$827 -37.2%	$12,659 +22%
2021	$1,316 +64.3%	$10,378 +3.2%
2020	$801 -1.3%	$10,054 +15.1%
2019	$812 -0.2%	$8,734 +2.8%
2018	$813 0%	$8,498 +2%
2017	$813 +1.2%	$8,333 -1.2%
2016	$804 +1.4%	$8,430 -4.3%
2015	$793 +7.7%	$8,805 +8.3%
2013	$736	$8,130 -18.1%
2010	--	$9,921 -1.6%
2009	--	$10,079
2008	--	$10,079

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.

Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 61032

Getting around

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

6/10
Blackhawk Elementary School
Grades: PK-4Distance: 0.4 mi
3/10
Freeport Middle School
Grades: 7-8Distance: 0.7 mi
1/10
Freeport High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: Freeport 145
Middle: Freeport 145
High: Freeport 145
District: Freeport 145

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.