NOT LISTED FOR SALE

490 N Tower Rd Freeport, IL 61032

Estimated Value: $101,446 - $143,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,451 Sq Ft
$88/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 26, 2012

Last sale price $63,000 $43 Per Sq Ft

Est. 103% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $860/month

407 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Countryside Views
  • Ranch Style House
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Deck

About This Home

As of September 2012

Enjoy life in a cozy 2 bedroom updated ranch with a peaceful country view, located on the edge of Freeport. You're so close to town but have the advantages of low country taxes. The sellers have done all the updating for you! Furnace and airconditioning in '10. Six inch gutters in '10. 125 AMP electrical service in '04. Shed is 3 years old. Roof is from '00. Well pump and pressure tankd in '98 and septic tank in '96. The home features a spacious eat-in kitchen with restored original cabinetry and new countertops, appliances, and vinyl flooring. The sizable living room and the two bedrooms all feature original hardwood flooring. All the lighting in the house has been updated along with the bathroom. The basement features a carpeted family room and new wall treatments. An additional storage room in the basement can hold your extra items. The back yard is fenced and there is a tree farm on the west boundary of the lot.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

JAN WESCOTT

PREFERRED REAL ESTATE OF ILLINOIS Listed on: 07/07/2011

Co-Listed By

WESLEY WESCOTT

PREFERRED REAL ESTATE OF ILLINOIS

Last Buyer's Agent

WALTER GEISEMAN

PREFERRED REAL ESTATE OF ILLINOIS License #475122126

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,629

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 9,148

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Countryside Views

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,629

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Type: Country View
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
  • Appliances That Stay or Are Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 1120
  • Estimated Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 331
  • Front: 62
  • General Features: Deck, Laundry Basement
  • Rear: 62
  • Side 1: 150
  • Side 2: 150
  • Style: Ranch
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: F_454
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1451
  • Garage Type Driveway: Garage Remote/Opener, Under
  • Pertinent Facts: Enjoy life in a cozy 2 bedroom updated ranch with a peaceful country view, located on the edge of Freeport. You're so close to town but have the advantages of low country taxes. The sellers have done all the updating for you! Furnace and airconditioning in '10. Six inch gutters in '10. 125 AMP electrical service in '04. Shed is 3 years old. Roof is from '00. Well pump and pressure tankd in '98 and septic tank in '96. The home features a spacious eat-in kitchen with restored original cabinetry and new countertops, appliances, and vinyl flooring. The sizable living room and the two bedrooms all feature original hardwood flooring. All the lighting in the house has been updated along with the bathroom. The basement features a carpeted family room and new wall treatments. An additional storage room in the basement can hold your extra items. The back yard is fenced and there is a tree farm on the west boundary of the lot.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Main
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Main
  • Family Room: On Level: Lower
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Kitchen: On Level: Main
  • Living Room: On Level: Main
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Well
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1955

Tax Info

  • Year: 2010
  • Taxes: 1629

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 7, 2011
Closed on
Oct 1, 2012
Seller's Agent
JAN WESCOTT
PREFERRED REAL ESTATE OF ILLINOIS
Buyer's Agent
WALTER GEISEMAN
PREFERRED REAL ESTATE OF ILLINOIS
List Price
$84,900
Sold Price
$63,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,900
-25.8%
Current Estimated Value
$127,612

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$64,612
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.46%
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
-- $61,500 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/26/2012 09/26/12 Sold $63,000 -25.8% $43 / Sq Ft
08/17/2012 08/17/12 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2011 07/07/11 For Sale $84,900 -- $59 / 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 $2,311 $25,137 $2,380 $22,757
2023 $2,077 $24,819 $2,350 $22,469
2022 $2,057 $22,995 $2,177 $20,818
2021 $1,904 $22,995 $2,177 $20,818
2020 $1,846 $21,995 $2,177 $19,818
2019 $1,814 $21,563 $2,134 $19,429
2018 $1,794 $21,350 $2,113 $19,237
2017 $1,729 $20,790 $2,113 $18,677
2016 $1,590 $19,717 $2,063 $17,654
2015 $1,546 $19,426 $2,033 $17,393
2013 $1,526 $20,387 $2,134 $18,253
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    JAN WESCOTT

    PREFERRED REAL ESTATE OF ILLINOIS

  • W

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    WESLEY WESCOTT

    PREFERRED REAL ESTATE OF ILLINOIS

  • W

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    WALTER GEISEMAN

    PREFERRED REAL ESTATE OF ILLINOIS

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Map

Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 109871

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 07-14-29-426-003

Illinois Stephenson County Freeport 61032

490 N Tower Rd, Freeport, IL

Not Listed for Sale

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