NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1551 W Empire St Freeport, IL 61032

Estimated Value: $146,000 - $187,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,734 Sq Ft
$96/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 30, 2014

Last sale price $96,000 $55 Per Sq Ft

Est. 74% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,169/month

195 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wooded Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of May 2014

Location, location! Near the entrance to Krape Park and Empire Elementary School, this three bedroom ranch home sits on a double lot, that extends to the corner of streets Empire and Benson! 'Many, many visual and hidden features in this property; a few mentioned here, include: Laundry area off kitchen, hidden yet walk-in pantry, dog door within "Mr. Ed door", gas fireplace, coat rack extension inside hallway closet, plus (new) storm windows, insulated aluminum garage door, floor tile, exterior paint, and professionally installed 150' driveway for 40,000 lb Coach! Walk-up, full attic could easily be converted to more bedroom area. Fencing, in back yard, contains double-gates. 10x12 storage building, and 14x40 covered patio give you even more options for enjoying the weather outdoors! Entertain your guests inside, or outside, or just enjoy this home, with all its ammenities, to yourself; it's in ready-to-move-into condition! Sellers are motivated.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Willson

WELCOME HOME NW ILLINOIS, INC. License #475125789 Listed on: 10/17/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Willson

WELCOME HOME NW ILLINOIS, INC. License #475125789 Listed on: 10/17/2013

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,114

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 1,734 Sq Ft Home
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,114

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Type: Wooded
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
  • Additional Room 6: main (pant, On Level: Main
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 1734
  • Front: 120
  • General Features: Laundry 1st Floor
  • Grid: Freeport
  • Rear: 120
  • Side 1: 150
  • Side 2: 150
  • Style: Ranch
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: F_564
  • Elementary School: Freeport 145
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1734
  • Garage Type Driveway: Detached
  • Pertinent Facts: Location, location! Near the entrance to Krape Park and Empire Elementary School, this three bedroom ranch home sits on a double lot, that extends to the corner of streets Empire and Benson! 'Many, many visual and hidden features in this property; a few mentioned here, include: Laundry area off kitchen, hidden yet walk-in pantry, dog door within "Mr. Ed door", gas fireplace, coat rack extension inside hallway closet, plus (new) storm windows, insulated aluminum garage door, floor tile, exterior paint, and professionally installed 150' driveway for 40,000 lb Coach! Walk-up, full attic could easily be converted to more bedroom area. Fencing, in back yard, contains double-gates. 10x12 storage building, and 14x40 covered patio give you even more options for enjoying the weather outdoors! Entertain your guests inside, or outside, or just enjoy this home, with all its ammenities, to yourself; it's in ready-to-move-into condition! Sellers are motivated.
  • Designated Managing Broker Y N: No
  • L O1 Brokerage Number: 478012972
  • S O1 Brokerage Number: 478012972
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement Type: Slab
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Main
  • Fireplace Type: Gas
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Main
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Kitchen: On Level: Main
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 55.36
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cedar
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Sewer: City/Community
  • Water: City/Community
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Schools

  • School District: Freeport 145
  • Elementary School: Freeport 145
  • Middle School: Freeport 145
  • High School: Freeport 145
  • Elementary School #2: Freeport 145

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1950

Tax Info

  • Year: 2012
  • Taxes: 2114

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2005
Current Estimated Value
$167,034
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- $81,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/30/2014 05/30/14 Sold $96,000 -23.2% $55 / Sq Ft
04/30/2014 04/30/14 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2013 10/17/13 For Sale $125,000 -- $72 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $3,362 $40,849 $6,000 $34,849
2023 $3,015 $33,697 $6,193 $27,504
2022 $3,438 $33,697 $6,193 $27,504
2021 $3,513 $32,646 $6,000 $26,646
2020 $3,467 $32,646 $6,000 $26,646
2019 $3,339 $31,324 $6,000 $25,324
2018 $3,248 $30,586 $6,000 $24,586
2017 $3,180 $30,069 $6,000 $24,069
2016 $3,183 $30,374 $6,000 $24,374
2015 $2,683 $26,836 $5,120 $21,716
2013 $2,011 $27,820 $5,400 $22,420
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Julie Willson

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Julie Willson

    WELCOME HOME NW ILLINOIS, INC.

    (815) 690-2792

    74 Total Sales

    Julie Willson
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Map

Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 113380

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 18-18-01-101-007

Illinois Stephenson County Freeport 61032

1551 W Empire St, Freeport, IL

This home is located at 1551 W Empire St, Freeport, IL 61032 since 17 October 2013 and is currently estimated at $167,034, approximately $96 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 1551 W Empire St is a home located in Stephenson County with nearby schools including Freeport High School.

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