3 bedroom 1.5 ranch home within walking distance of grade, junior high and senior high school. Third bedroom currently holds the main floor laundry area. There is a hook-up in the basement area. The galley kitchen is completed with a nice size eating nook. The living room is naturally lighted by a wall of windows facing south. The main bedroom has double closets. This home boasts plenty of storage with the closet space and lower level. The main floor bathroom has solid tiles, double sink vanity, shower and tub. The lower level is actually mostly finished with a double sided gas fireplace. The fireplace has never been used by this owner and the gas to it is shut off. A large hobby area with a walk out to the outside through the screen room. Additional laundry area with slop sink, mechanical room, and workshop with shelves. A very nice screened 24 x 13 area adjoins the secluded completely fenced in backyard. A list of improvements under this owner is available. It looks like hardwood may be under the carpet. in some areas. With a few cosmetic updates this home you will be conveniently located for schools, shopping and dining.
Sold for $95,000
$95,000
524 W Empire St, Freeport, IL 61032
3beds
1,430sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
9,147.6 Square Feet Lot
$127,100 Zestimate®
$66/sqft
$1,378 Estimated rent
Home value
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Solid tilesDouble sink vanityDouble closetsGalley kitchen
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Listed by:
MARGARET CHRISTENSEN 815-541-2128,
Christensen Home Town, Realtors
Bought with:
Lori Peterson, 475177530
Re/Max Of Rock Valley
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202305241
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 162
- Dimensions: 18 x 9
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 187
- Dimensions: 17 x 11
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dryer, Stove/Cooktop, Wall Oven, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, In Basement
Features
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Basement Entrance
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,430
- Total interior livable area: 1,430 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,196
- Finished area below ground: 234
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened
Lot
- Size: 9,147 sqft
- Dimensions: 60 x 156 x 60 x 156
- Features: City/Town
Details
- Parcel number: 181431384012
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: City/Community
- Water: City/Community
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Freeport
- Subdivision: IL
Other
Other facts
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2023 | Sold | $95,000+14.6%$66/sqft |
Source:  NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202305241 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2023 | Pending sale | $82,900$58/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202305241 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $82,900+13.6%$58/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202305241 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2003 | Sold | $73,000$51/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,685 +207.7% | $29,883 +10% |
| 2023 | $873 -7% | $27,167 +17.1% |
| 2022 | $938 -2.1% | $23,199 +10.3% |
| 2021 | $958 -2.5% | $21,024 +3.2% |
| 2020 | $983 -1.3% | $20,368 +4.9% |
| 2019 | $996 -0.2% | $19,408 +2.6% |
| 2018 | $998 0% | $18,907 +1.9% |
| 2017 | $998 +0.9% | $18,555 -1.1% |
| 2016 | $989 +1.4% | $18,762 +1% |
| 2015 | $975 -22.1% | $18,571 -13.5% |
| 2013 | $1,252 | $21,469 -18.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $26,439 -1.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $26,858 |
| 2008 | -- | $26,858 |
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Neighborhood: 61032
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Blackhawk Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10Freeport Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Freeport High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 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.
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- Stephenson County
- Freeport
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- 524 W Empire St
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