This move in ready ranch-style home is an ideal choice for first-time buyers or anyone looking to start fresh! Recent updates include a new roof (2023), new appliances (2022), new window air unit (2025), and a replaced sewer line from the house to the street (2025). Nestled on a corner lot, the home boasts original hardwood floors and beautiful natural woodwork throughout. The spacious enclosed front porch, measuring 24' x 8', offers the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy your surroundings. Some of the furniture may be virtually staged, no alterations or changes to the home!
Sold for $72,000
$72,000
1557 S Oak Ave, Freeport, IL 61032
2beds
840sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$71,100 Zestimate®
$86/sqft
$1,154 Estimated rent
Home value
$71,100
$49,000 - $103,000
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Original hardwood floorsCorner lotSpacious enclosed front porchBeautiful natural woodwork
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Listed by:
Aubra Palermo 815-297-1778,
Re/Max Property Source
Bought with:
Penny Hansen, 475104159
Century 21 Affiliated
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202504426
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 13 x 9
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 840
- Total interior livable area: 840 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 840
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: City/Town
Details
- Parcel number: 181906253005
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
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: $86/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $50,334
- Annual tax amount: $1,879
- Price range: $72K - $72K
- Date on market: 7/26/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 61 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2025 | Sold | $72,000-4%$86/sqft |
Source:  NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202504426 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2025 | Contingent | $75,000$89/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12430709 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2025 | Pending sale | $75,000$89/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202504426 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2025 | Price change | $75,000-6.3%$89/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202504426 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $80,000$95/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202504426 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,879 +3.6% | $16,778 +10.9% |
| 2023 | $1,813 +17% | $15,127 +21.1% |
| 2022 | $1,550 -2.1% | $12,489 |
| 2021 | $1,584 +0.6% | $12,489 +3.2% |
| 2020 | $1,574 +17.5% | $12,099 +19% |
| 2019 | $1,340 +2.3% | $10,165 +2.6% |
| 2018 | $1,309 +1.8% | $9,912 +1.8% |
| 2017 | $1,286 +0.1% | $9,735 -1.1% |
| 2016 | $1,285 -11.6% | $9,839 -12.9% |
| 2015 | $1,454 -6.3% | $11,291 -13% |
| 2013 | $1,552 | $12,979 -18.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $15,948 -1.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $16,200 |
| 2008 | -- | $16,200 |
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Neighborhood: 61032
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Blackhawk Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Freeport Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 1/10Freeport High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Blackhawk Elementary
- Middle: Freeport Jr High
- High: Freeport High
- 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.
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