$87,000
SOLD JUL 30, 2020

1630 S Locust Ave Freeport, IL 61032

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,436 Sq Ft
9,757 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$61 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Built-in Bookshelves
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Ranch Style House
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of July 2020

Talk about move in condition!! This updated ranch home was built in 1953 with a large addition added 10 yrs later making it a mid-century modern featured home. The dining room has a wall of built in bookcases, the large kitchen features lots of counter tops, desk area, eating area with a well windowed wall overlooking the backyard, main floor laundry (could be in basement too). The huge living room has vaulted ceiling with beams, a floor to ceiling fireplace (owner has never used and does not warrant). This room offers a wall of windows overlooking the very pretty, well cared for, semi-private back yard. The basement is partial (from the original house) and offers plenty of storage opportunities, the laundry could be in the basement as well. There is a one car garage with an additional carport and a good sized deck for summer entertaining. There is a detailed list of all the updating that has been completed on this home in the past couple of years in the associated docs section. Also there is an addendum to the property disclosure in the associated doc section as well.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Teresa Fogel

CHOICE REALTY OF FREEPORT LLC License #475100483 Listed on: 06/03/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

LYNN EPPING

CHOICE REALTY OF FREEPORT LLC License #475125315

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,235

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Shingle Roof
  • Rubber Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 1,436 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-in Bookshelves
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Partial Basement
  • Storage In Attic

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener Leased

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,235

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Attic Storage, Book Cases Built In, Window Treatments
  • Road Frontage: City/Town
  • Type: City/Town
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
  • Appliances That Stay or Are Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Water Softener Rented
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 1436
  • Front: 58
  • General Features: Deck, Laundry 1st Floor
  • Grid: Freeport
  • Lvt Date: 06/03/2020
  • Rear: 58
  • Side 1: 167.5
  • Side 2: 167.5
  • Style: Ranch
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: F_68
  • Egress: No
  • Elementary School: Freeport 145
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1436
  • Garage Type Driveway: Detached, Under
  • Hold Earnest Money Y N: Yes
  • Pertinent Facts: Talk about move in condition!! This updated ranch home was built in 1953 with a large addition added 10 yrs later making it a mid-century modern featured home. The dining room has a wall of built in bookcases, the large kitchen features lots of counter tops, desk area, eating area with a well windowed wall overlooking the backyard, main floor laundry (could be in basement too). The huge living room has vaulted ceiling with beams, a floor to ceiling fireplace (owner has never used and does not warrant). This room offers a wall of windows overlooking the very pretty, well cared for, semi-private back yard. The basement is partial (from the original house) and offers plenty of storage opportunities, the laundry could be in the basement as well. There is a one car garage with an additional carport and a good sized deck for summer entertaining. There is a detailed list of all the updating that has been completed on this home in the past couple of years in the associated docs section. Also there is an addendum to the property disclosure in the associated doc section as well.
  • Designated Managing Broker Y N: No
  • L O1 Brokerage Number: 481012189
  • S O1 Brokerage Number: 481012189
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Main
  • Fireplace Type: Wood
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Main
  • Dining Room: On Level: Main
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Kitchen: On Level: Main
  • Living Room: On Level: Main
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 60.58
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cedar
  • Roof: Rubber, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit
  • 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: 1953

Tax Info

  • Year: 2019
  • Taxes: 1235

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 17, 2017
Closed on
Feb 1, 2018
Sold by
Ryan Bradley T
Bought by
Stewart Joan
Buyer's Agent
Teresa Fogel
CHOICE REALTY OF FREEPORT LLC
List Price
$34,900
Sold Price
$29,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,900
-16.91%
Current Estimated Value
$124,372

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$95,372
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.79%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $27,600 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/30/2020 07/30/20 Sold $87,000 -2.8% $61 / Sq Ft
06/04/2020 06/04/20 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2020 06/03/20 For Sale $89,500 +208.6% $62 / Sq Ft
01/31/2018 01/31/18 Sold $29,000 -16.9% $12 / Sq Ft
12/30/2017 12/30/17 Pending -- -- --
12/17/2017 12/17/17 For Sale $34,900 -- $15 / 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 $1,199 $30,036 $2,256 $27,780
2023 $1,257 $22,396 $2,329 $20,067
2022 $1,350 $22,396 $2,329 $20,067
2021 $2,014 $21,198 $2,257 $18,941
2020 $1,977 $21,198 $2,257 $18,941
2019 $1,192 $9,562 $2,257 $7,305
2018 $1,235 $9,349 $2,257 $7,092
2017 $534 $11,633 $2,257 $9,376
2016 $1,113 $19,522 $2,257 $17,265
2015 $1,132 $19,789 $2,260 $17,529
2013 $1,376 $23,006 $2,384 $20,622
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Teresa Fogel

    CHOICE REALTY OF FREEPORT LLC

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  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    LYNN EPPING

    CHOICE REALTY OF FREEPORT LLC

    (815) 238-7875

    143 Total Sales

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Map

Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 122963

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 18-19-06-153-009

Illinois Stephenson County Freeport 61032

1630 S Locust Ave, Freeport, IL

This home is located at 1630 S Locust Ave, Freeport, IL 61032 and is currently priced at $87,000, approximately $60 per square foot. This property was built in 1953. 1630 S Locust Ave is a home located in Stephenson County with nearby schools including Freeport High School, Aquin Elementary School, and Aquin Catholic Junior/Senior High School.

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