This charming 2-bedroom home, formerly a 3-bedroom layout, offers a wonderful opportunity for someone seeking a maintenance-free living space with great potential. The house features beautiful hardwood floors that add warmth and character throughout. While it retains its original charm, the home is ready for a refresh, and with a few modern updates, it could become a stylish and comfortable haven. The spacious eat-in kitchen offers plenty of room for meal preparation and casual dining, though it could benefit from some contemporary touches to bring it into the modern age. The home's layout is functional, and with the potential to reconfigure or renovate, it could be transformed into a truly stunning space. Ideally located near schools, this home is perfect for families or anyone looking for convenience and easy access to local amenities. The house, while dated, offers great bones and could shine with the right updates, making it an excellent investment for those looking to personalize and make it their own. Plus, the maintenance-free nature of the property means less stress and more time to enjoy your new home.
Sold for $73,000
$73,000
536 W Empire St, Freeport, IL 61032
2beds
1,056sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$72,800 Zestimate®
$69/sqft
$1,180 Estimated rent
Home value
$72,800
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Spacious eat-in kitchenHardwood floors
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Listed by:
BRIAN BORCHARDT 815-238-2015,
A-1 Agency
Bought with:
BRIAN BORCHARDT, 471004534
A-1 Agency
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202501015
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 170
- Dimensions: 17 x 10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 18 x 10
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Natural Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Book Cases Built In
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,056
- Total interior livable area: 1,056 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,056
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Features: City/Town
Details
- Parcel number: 181431384010
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Fuses
- Sewer: City/Community
- Water: City/Community
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IL
Location
- Region: Freeport
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $69/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $72,225
- Annual tax amount: $2,371
- Price range: $73K - $73K
- Date on market: 3/7/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 8 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/21/2025 | Sold | $73,000-8.6%$69/sqft |
Source:  NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202501015 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2025 | Pending sale | $79,900$76/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202501015 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $79,900$76/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202501015 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,696 +13.7% | $24,075 +21.7% |
| 2023 | $2,371 +14.5% | $19,776 +18.6% |
| 2022 | $2,070 +9.7% | $16,674 +12.1% |
| 2021 | $1,886 +0.6% | $14,869 +3.2% |
| 2020 | $1,874 +4.3% | $14,405 +5.7% |
| 2019 | $1,797 +2.4% | $13,627 +2.6% |
| 2018 | $1,755 +1.8% | $13,287 +1.8% |
| 2017 | $1,724 +0.1% | $13,048 -1.1% |
| 2016 | $1,722 +1.9% | $13,188 +0.4% |
| 2015 | $1,691 -2.5% | $13,129 -9.5% |
| 2013 | $1,734 | $14,504 -16.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $17,319 -1.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $17,593 |
| 2008 | -- | $17,593 |
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Neighborhood: 61032
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Blackhawk Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.2 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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