$158,000

1254 S Chicago Ave Freeport, IL 61032

Estimated payment $918/month

Total Views 5,463
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,152 Sq Ft
$137 Price per Sq Ft

About This Home

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.

Listing Agent

Olga Kampmeier

Keller Williams Realty Signature License #475166479 Listed on: 04/16/2026

Keller Williams Realty Signature

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $905

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • House
  • Shingle Roof
  • Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,152 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Stove

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Schools

  • Freeport 145 Elementary And Middle School
  • Freeport 145 High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$905

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Other/None
  • Road Frontage: City/Town
  • Type: City/Town
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
  • Appliances That Stay or Are Included: Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Exemptions: Owner
  • Legal Description: PT E1/2 LOT 25 BLK 32 KNOWLTON'S 2ND ADD
  • Lot Acreage: 0.07
  • Lvt Date: 04/16/2026
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Stove Range Fuel: Electric
  • Style: 2 Story
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: 110092
  • Egress: No
  • Elementary School: Freeport 145
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1152
  • Garage Type Driveway: None
  • Hold Earnest Money Y N: Yes
  • Pertinent Facts: 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.
  • Designated Managing Broker Y N: No
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 1152
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12x11, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11x10, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 9x8, On Level: Upper
  • Dining Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 10x9
  • Family Room: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 14x12, On Level: Main
  • Living Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 16x12
  • Recreation Room: No
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Siding
  • Roof: Shingle

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: City/Community
  • Water: City/Community
  • Water Heater: Gas

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1922

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Taxes: 905

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Freeport 145
  • School District: Freeport 145
  • Middle School: Freeport 145

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $905 $13,981 $640 $13,341
2023 $917 $12,659 $661 $11,998
2022 $827 $12,659 $661 $11,998
2021 $1,316 $10,054 $640 $9,414
2020 $801 $10,054 $640 $9,414
2019 $812 $8,734 $640 $8,094
2018 $813 $8,498 $640 $7,858
2017 $813 $8,333 $640 $7,693
2016 $804 $8,430 $640 $7,790
2015 $793 $8,805 $642 $8,163
2013 $736 $8,130 $677 $7,453
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/23/2026 04/23/26 For Rent $1,425 0.0% --
04/16/2026 04/16/26 For Sale $158,000 +107.9% $137 / Sq Ft
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Sold $76,000 0.0% $66 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/23/2024 10/23/24 Pending -- -- --
10/15/2024 10/15/24 For Sale $76,000 -- $66 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $380,000 --
Warranty Deed $26,000 --
Source: Public Records

Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202602101

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 18-14-31-453-059

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