NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2494 Shepard Dr Freeport, IL 61032

Estimated Value: $232,000 - $269,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
3,331 Sq Ft
$75/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 8, 2025

Last sale price $250,000 $75 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $1,829 / mo

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Water Softener
  • Senior Tax Exemptions

About This Home

As of August 2025

Tucked away in one of the area's most sought-after and private neighborhoods, this spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home sits on nearly an acre of beautiful land-your own slice of peace and privacy. Bursting with vintage character, the home features two additional flex rooms perfect for a home office, craft room, or cozy den. The finished lower level offers walkout access to a serene backyard oasis, complete with a fireplace and plenty of space to relax or entertain. A brand-new shower has just been installed in the lower level for added comfort and convenience. The home has a 3.5-stall garage with an additional 2 stall garage space behind it which is a dedicated workshop making this space a dream for hobbyists or anyone needing extra space for projects. With its unique charm and solid foundation, this home is move-in ready and simply waiting for your personal finishing touches to make it truly your own.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lana Erickson

eXp Realty License #475164455 Listed on: 06/27/2025

eXp Realty

Co-Listed By

Emily Gahm

eXp Realty License #475206704

Last Buyer's Agent

Kimberly Taylor

NextHome First Class License #471013351

NextHome First Class

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,565

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 40,075 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • House
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3.5 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Schools

  • Empire Elementary School
  • Carl Sandburg Middle School
  • Freeport High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,565

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

0.92 Acres

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Other/None
  • Road Frontage: City/Town
  • Type: City/Town
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
  • Additional Room 5: Office, Dimensions: 9x11, On Level: Upper
  • Appliances That Stay or Are Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Water Softener
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Estimated Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1215
  • Exemptions: Senior
  • General Features: L.L. Finished Space, Main Floor Primary
  • Legal Description: LOT 20 COUNTRY SQUIRE ESTATES
  • Lot Acreage: 0.92
  • Lvt Date: 06/26/2025
  • Number of Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Stove Range Fuel: Electric
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: FV_100005
  • Egress: Yes
  • Elementary School: Empire Elementary
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3331
  • Garage Type Driveway: Attached
  • Hold Earnest Money Y N: No
  • Pertinent Facts: Tucked away in one of the area's most sought-after and private neighborhoods, this spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home sits on nearly an acre of beautiful land-your own slice of peace and privacy. Bursting with vintage character, the home features two additional flex rooms perfect for a home office, craft room, or cozy den. The finished lower level offers walkout access to a serene backyard oasis, complete with a fireplace and plenty of space to relax or entertain. A brand-new shower has just been installed in the lower level for added comfort and convenience. The home has a 3.5-stall garage with an additional 2 stall garage space behind it which is a dedicated workshop making this space a dream for hobbyists or anyone needing extra space for projects. With its unique charm and solid foundation, this home is move-in ready and simply waiting for your personal finishing touches to make it truly your own.
  • Designated Managing Broker Y N: No
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 2116
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 12x13, On Level: Upper
  • Fireplace Type: Wood
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13x11, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11x13, On Level: Lower
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 11x12, On Level: Lower
  • Dining Room: Yes, On Level: Upper, Dimensions: 12x9
  • Family Room: Yes, On Level: Walk Out, Dimensions: 25x21
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 12x11, On Level: Upper
  • Living Room: Yes, On Level: Upper, Dimensions: 13x21
  • Recreation Room: Yes, On Level: Walk Out, Dimensions: 11x14
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick/Stone
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 3.5

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall Unit
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Well
  • Water Heater: Electric

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1969

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Taxes: 2565

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Freeport High
  • School District: Freeport 145
  • Middle School: Carl Sandburg Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2007
Current Estimated Value
$250,773
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Sold $250,000 -7.4% $75 / Sq Ft
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Pending -- -- --
06/27/2025 06/27/25 For Sale $270,000 -- $81 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

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 $5,881 $60,530 $7,077 $53,453
2023 $2,565 $59,641 $6,973 $52,668
2022 $5,305 $55,259 $6,461 $48,798
2021 $2,779 $55,259 $6,461 $48,798
2020 $2,856 $55,259 $6,461 $48,798
2019 $2,886 $54,175 $6,334 $47,841
2018 $2,888 $52,725 $6,164 $46,561
2017 $2,887 $51,369 $6,164 $45,205
2016 $2,851 $53,056 $5,962 $47,094
2015 $2,825 $52,272 $5,874 $46,398
2013 $2,595 $54,857 $6,164 $48,693
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lana Erickson

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Lana Erickson

    eXp Realty

    (630) 201-1080

    353 Total Sales

    Lana Erickson
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Emily Gahm

    eXp Realty

    (815) 541-2635

    40 Total Sales

    Emily Gahm
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  • Kimberly Taylor

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Kimberly Taylor

    NextHome First Class

    (815) 541-5557

    815 Total Sales

    Kimberly Taylor
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Map

Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202503564

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 03-18-10-176-003

Illinois Stephenson County Freeport 61032

2494 Shepard Dr, Freeport, IL

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