$585,000

2579 W Fairgrounds Rd Freeport, IL 61032

Freeport Area

Estimated payment $4,394/month

Total Views 19,227
3 Beds
3 Baths
3,592 Sq Ft
$163 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • River Front
  • Open Floorplan
  • Mature Trees
  • 15.83 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Deck

About This Home

Escape to your own private retreat on 15 acres where nature, recreation, and comfort come together. This 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers the perfect balance of peaceful country living and everyday functionality. Inside, you'll find spacious living areas, a thoughtful floor plan, and a finished walkout basement that expands your living and entertaining space. Step outside and explore the incredible variety this property has to offer. Enjoy a large, level grassy yard surrounding the home, mature timber that provides privacy and abundant wildlife, and a scenic trail leading down to the Creek. At the water's edge with 700' linear ft, you'll discover a rare, flat riverside area perfect for camping, fishing, bonfires, kayaking, hunting, or simply relaxing while taking in the beauty of nature. The versatile shop provides endless possibilities for storage, projects, or recreational vehicles. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, a weekend getaway, or your own private outdoor paradise, this exceptional property offers a lifestyle that's hard to find. Opportunities like this don't come along often-schedule your private showing and experience all this remarkable property has to offer.

Listing Agent

Kimberly Taylor

NextHome First Class License #471013351 Listed on: 06/28/2026

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Co-Listing Agent

Rebbecca Taylor

NextHome First Class License #475178787

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,137

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 15.83 Acre Lot
  • River Front
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Additional Parcels

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,592 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Water Views
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in multiple locations

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Freeport Junior High School
  • Freeport High School

Farming

  • Pasture

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,137

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

15.83 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • HabitableResidenceYN: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Water Body Name: YELLOW CREEK
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Active
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partially Finished, Exterior Entry, Concrete, Rec/Family Area, Walk-Up Access, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows, Quartz Counters
  • LivingArea: 3592
  • Possible Use: Horses
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Drapes
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3592
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3984

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Other
  • ExteriorFeatures: Lighting
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Wooded, Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods, Pasture, Views
  • OtherStructures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • View: Water
  • Waterfront Features: River Front
  • Waterfront: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Propane, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Multiple Locations
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • High School: Freeport High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Freeport Junior High School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 15.83
  • Lot Dimensions: 15.83
  • Rural (Y/N): Y
  • Lot Size: 10+ Acres
  • Special Assessments: U

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 19
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 14137
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze

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Tax History

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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
2025 $6,524 $88,633 $13,038 $75,595
2024 $7,142 $71,510 $11,231 $60,279
2023 $7,039 $70,460 $11,066 $59,394
2022 $7,030 $65,283 $10,253 $55,030
2021 $6,626 $65,283 $10,253 $55,030
2020 $6,695 $64,266 $10,253 $54,013
2019 $6,618 $63,006 $10,052 $52,954
2018 $6,425 $61,320 $9,783 $51,537
2017 $6,249 $59,819 $9,783 $50,036
2016 $6,100 $59,182 $9,462 $49,720
2015 $5,944 $58,307 $9,322 $48,985
2013 $5,762 $61,191 $9,783 $51,408
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/01/2026 07/01/26 For Sale $585,000 -- $163 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $177,000 --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12687672

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 03-18-11-126-010

Illinois Stephenson County Freeport 61032

2579 W Fairgrounds Rd, Freeport, IL

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