NOT LISTED FOR SALE

524 W Empire St Freeport, IL 61032

Estimated Value: $111,000 - $120,119

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,430 Sq Ft
$82/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 06, 2023

Last sale price $95,000 $66 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $828/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Siding
  • Screened Porch
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace

About This Home

As of October 2023

3 bedroom 1.5 ranch home within walking distance of grade, junior high and senior high school. Third bedroom currently holds the main floor laundry area. There is a hook-up in the basement area. The galley kitchen is completed with a nice size eating nook. The living room is naturally lighted by a wall of windows facing south. The main bedroom has double closets. This home boasts plenty of storage with the closet space and lower level. The main floor bathroom has solid tiles, double sink vanity, shower and tub. The lower level is actually mostly finished with a double sided gas fireplace. The fireplace has never been used by this owner and the gas to it is shut off. A large hobby area with a walk out to the outside through the screen room. Additional laundry area with slop sink, mechanical room, and workshop with shelves. A very nice screened 24 x 13 area adjoins the secluded completely fenced in backyard. A list of improvements under this owner is available. It looks like hardwood may be under the carpet. in some areas. With a few cosmetic updates this home you will be conveniently located for schools, shopping and dining.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marg Christensen

CHRISTENSEN HOME TOWN, REALTORS License #471002354 Listed on: 09/07/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Lori Peterson

Re/Max of Rock Valley License #475177530

Re/Max of Rock Valley

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $937

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Stove
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$937

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans/Remotes, Window Treatments
  • Road Frontage: City/Town
  • Type: City/Town
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
  • Appliances That Stay or Are Included: Disposal, Dryer, Stove/Cooktop, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Estimated Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 234
  • Exemptions: Owner, Senior, Senior Freeze
  • Front: 60
  • General Features: Laundry 1st Floor, Main Floor Master, Laundry Basement, Porch Screened
  • Legal Description: Lot 13 Blk3 Knowlton's 3RD ADD
  • Lot Acreage: 0.21
  • Lvt Date: 09/08/2023
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Rear: 60
  • Side 1: 156
  • Side 2: 156
  • Stove Range Fuel: Electric
  • Style: Ranch
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: F_598
  • Egress: No
  • Elementary School: Freeport 145
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1430
  • Garage Type Driveway: Attached, Garage Remote/Opener, Concrete
  • Hold Earnest Money Y N: Yes
  • Pertinent Facts: 3 bedroom 1.5 ranch home within walking distance of grade, junior high and senior high school. Third bedroom currently holds the main floor laundry area. There is a hook-up in the basement area. The galley kitchen is completed with a nice size eating nook. The living room is naturally lighted by a wall of windows facing south. The main bedroom has double closets. This home boasts plenty of storage with the closet space and lower level. The main floor bathroom has solid tiles, double sink vanity, shower and tub. The lower level is actually mostly finished with a double sided gas fireplace. The fireplace has never been used by this owner and the gas to it is shut off. A large hobby area with a walk out to the outside through the screen room. Additional laundry area with slop sink, mechanical room, and workshop with shelves. A very nice screened 24 x 13 area adjoins the secluded completely fenced in backyard. A list of improvements under this owner is available. It looks like hardwood may be under the carpet. in some areas. With a few cosmetic updates this home you will be conveniently located for schools, shopping and dining.
  • Designated Managing Broker Y N: Yes
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 1196
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13x11, On Level: Main
  • Fireplace Type: Gas
  • Basement: Basement Entrance
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11x10, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12x12, On Level: Main
  • Dining Room: No
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 18x9, On Level: Main
  • Living Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 17x11
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 2

Utilities

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

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1957

Tax Info

  • Year: 22
  • Taxes: 937

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2003
Current Estimated Value
$116,068
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- $73,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/06/2023 10/06/23 Sold $95,000 +14.6% $66 / Sq Ft
09/09/2023 09/09/23 Pending -- -- --
09/07/2023 09/07/23 For Sale $82,900 -- $58 / 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 $2,685 $29,883 $2,201 $27,682
2023 $873 $25,610 $2,272 $23,338
2022 $938 $23,199 $2,273 $20,926
2021 $958 $20,368 $2,202 $18,166
2020 $983 $20,368 $2,202 $18,166
2019 $996 $19,408 $2,202 $17,206
2018 $998 $18,907 $2,202 $16,705
2017 $998 $18,555 $2,202 $16,353
2016 $989 $18,762 $2,202 $16,560
2015 $975 $18,571 $2,205 $16,366
2013 $1,252 $21,469 $2,325 $19,144
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Marg Christensen

    CHRISTENSEN HOME TOWN, REALTORS

    (815) 541-2128

    67 in this area

    81 Total Sales

    Marg Christensen
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  • Lori Peterson

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Lori Peterson

    RE/MAX

    (815) 973-2180

    1 in this area

    156 Total Sales

    Lori Peterson
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Map

Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202305241

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 18-14-31-384-012

Illinois Stephenson County Freeport 61032

524 W Empire St, Freeport, IL

Not Listed for Sale

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