$69,500
SOLD FEB 27, 2026

519 E Empire St Freeport, IL 61032

2 Beds
1 Bath
816 Sq Ft
4,792 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 27, 2026

$85 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

34 Days on Market

About This Home

As of February 2026

This charming two-bedroom, one-bathroom home offers an excellent opportunity for homeowners and investors seeking rental income. The thoughtfully designed layout maximizes every square foot, creating comfortable living spaces that feel both cozy and functional. New Roof in 2025

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Angela Schmidt

Angela Schmidt Realty License #471023097 Listed on: 12/22/2025

Angela Schmidt Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Ashley Downing Shiles

NextHome First Class License #475209211

NextHome First Class

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,833

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Home Design

  • House
  • Shingle Roof
  • Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 816 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Gas Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Schools

  • Freeport 145 Elementary School
  • Freeport Jr High Middle School
  • Freeport High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,833

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Road Frontage: City/Town
  • Type: City/Town
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
  • Appliances That Stay or Are Included: Refrigerator
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Estate: Yes
  • General Features: Main Floor Primary, Porch Covered
  • Legal Description: LOT 1 RESUB LTS 9 & 10 & PT LT 8 BLK 1 ROTZLER'S ADD
  • Lot Acreage: 0.11
  • Lvt Date: 12/22/2025
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Stove Range Fuel: Gas
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: F_6123
  • Egress: No
  • Elementary School: Freeport 145
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 816
  • Garage Type Driveway: Detached
  • Hold Earnest Money Y N: No
  • Pertinent Facts: This charming two-bedroom, one-bathroom home offers an excellent opportunity for homeowners and investors seeking rental income. The thoughtfully designed layout maximizes every square foot, creating comfortable living spaces that feel both cozy and functional. New Roof in 2025
  • Designated Managing Broker Y N: No
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 816
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 10x9, On Level: Main
  • Basement: Full Exposure
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 9x9, On Level: Main
  • Dining Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 11x13
  • Family Room: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 9x9, On Level: Main
  • Living Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 13x12
  • Recreation Room: No
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Siding
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 1

Utilities

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

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1928

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Taxes: 1833

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 2008
Current Estimated Value
$70,589
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

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $21,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/27/2026 02/27/26 Sold $69,500 -7.3% $85 / Sq Ft
01/25/2026 01/25/26 Pending -- -- --
12/22/2025 12/22/25 For Sale $75,000 -- $92 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

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
2024 $1,834 $16,376 $1,312 $15,064
2023 $1,348 $10,604 $1,354 $9,250
2022 $1,169 $9,421 $1,354 $8,067
2021 $1,195 $9,127 $1,312 $7,815
2020 $1,188 $9,127 $1,312 $7,815
2019 $1,161 $8,804 $1,312 $7,492
2018 $1,134 $8,586 $1,312 $7,274
2017 $1,114 $8,433 $1,312 $7,121
2016 $1,113 $8,523 $1,312 $7,211
2015 $1,258 $9,767 $1,314 $8,453
2013 $1,340 $11,209 $1,386 $9,823
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Angela Schmidt

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Angela Schmidt

    Angela Schmidt Realty

    (815) 766-1236

    89 in this area

    153 Total Sales

    Angela Schmidt
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    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Ashley Downing Shiles

    NextHome First Class

    (815) 232-4433

    32 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Ashley Downing Shiles
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Map

Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202507688

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 18-19-05-102-004

Illinois Stephenson County Freeport 61032

519 E Empire St, Freeport, IL

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