Looking for a great starter home or ready to downsize? This 3-bedroom ranch offers 1,308 square feet of comfortable living space, an attached 2-stall garage, and an impressive list of recent updates! Along with its practical layout, the home features charming original details, including lovely arched doorways that add character and personality. The spacious living room and dining area combination provides plenty of room to gather, while the galley-style kitchen offers convenient access to the 3-season room located between the home and garage. Hardwood floors extend through the hallway and all three bedrooms, each featuring its own cedar-lined closet. Additional storage can be found throughout the home, including a hallway storage closet and a large unfinished basement. You'll appreciate the many improvements made throughout 2025 and 2026, including a completely remodeled kitchen with new flooring, countertops, and dishwasher; a brand-new full bathroom with a new shower, vanity, toilet, and storage; updated PEX water supply lines; and replacement of the septic drain lines with PVC. Additional updates include a new roof on the home, new living room/dining room flooring and subfloor, a 2025 water heater, and a washer and dryer purchased in August 2025. The attached garage roof was replaced in 2008. Situated on a corner lot just one block from Read Park, you'll have easy access to the Read Park Family Aquatic Center, featuring a zero-depth pool, water slides, spray features, and sand volleyball, along with an 11,000-square-foot concrete skate park. Whether you're purchasing your first home or looking for a manageable place to call home, this property offers a great combination of character, recent improvements, and a convenient location!
For sale
$134,900
905 S McKinley Ave, Freeport, IL 61032
3beds
1,308sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$87,600 Zestimate®
$103/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Charming original detailsCorner lotLovely arched doorwaysGalley-style kitchenLarge unfinished basement
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Listed by:
GARY SHELLHAUSE,
Fawn Ridge Real Estate Co.
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202607158
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 13 x 9
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 247
- Dimensions: 19 x 13
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Water Softener, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Basement Entrance,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,308
- Total interior livable area: 1,308 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,308
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch 3 Season
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Features: City/Town
Details
- Parcel number: 181336452001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1955
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: $103/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $102,984
- Annual tax amount: $3,997
- Price range: $134.9K - $134.9K
- Date on market: 11/12/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$87,600
$61,000 - $124,000
$1,408/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $134,900+58.7%$103/sqft |
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| 8/15/2025 | Sold | $85,000-8.1%$65/sqft |
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| 7/24/2025 | Pending sale | $92,500$71/sqft |
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| 7/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $92,500$71/sqft |
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| 7/6/2025 | Pending sale | $92,500$71/sqft |
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| 6/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $92,500$71/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,844 -4.2% | $34,328 +2.6% |
| 2023 | $4,011 +57.3% | $33,461 +6.1% |
| 2022 | $2,550 +36% | $31,543 +22.4% |
| 2021 | $1,874 +37.7% | $25,778 +3.2% |
| 2020 | $1,361 -1.3% | $24,974 +4% |
| 2019 | $1,379 -0.2% | $24,002 +2.7% |
| 2018 | $1,382 0% | $23,382 +1.9% |
| 2017 | $1,382 +1.2% | $22,947 -1.1% |
| 2016 | $1,367 +1.4% | $23,203 -4% |
| 2015 | $1,347 +7.7% | $24,171 -5.2% |
| 2013 | $1,251 | $25,492 -8.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $27,983 -1.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $28,427 |
| 2008 | -- | $28,427 |
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Neighborhood: 61032
Nearby schools
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.





