NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 W Garfield St Freeport, IL 61032

Freeport Area

Estimated Value: $115,801

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,344 Sq Ft
$86/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 16, 2012

Last sale price $50,000 $37 Per Sq Ft

Est. 132% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $857 / mo

262 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Porch
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Water Softener

About This Home

As of July 2012

WELL KEPT FAMILY HOME IN QUIET LOCATION. WALKING DISTANCE TO BLACKHAWK ELEMENTARY, JR & SR HIGH SCHOOLS. FRESHLY PAINTED THROUGHOUT. LARGE EAT-IN KIT., FORMAL DINING ROOM, AND HUGE LR. BIG L.L. REC ROOM. BEAUTIFUL 3 SEASON PORCH ON REAR OF HOME WITH NEW FLOORING AND CEILING, AND STAIRCASE TO LOWER LEVEL. EXTRA LARGE 2 PLUS STALL DETACHED GARAGE WITH OPENER. 100 AMP ELECTRIC SERVICE HAS BEEN INSTALLED. DUE TO ESTATE SALE, PROPERTY SOLD IN "AS-IS" CONDITION. ALL TAX PRORATIONS ARE FINAL AS OF DAY OF CLOSING. TAXES REFLECT O.O., SENIOR FREEZE AND OVER 65. SELLER WILL PROVIDE A ONE YEAR UHP HOME WARRANTY WITH BASIC PROTECTION.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

KEVIN DAHM

PREFERRED REAL ESTATE OF ILLINOIS License #471010833 Listed on: 09/12/2011

Last Buyer's Agent

KEVIN DAHM

PREFERRED REAL ESTATE OF ILLINOIS License #471010833 Listed on: 09/12/2011

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $765

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 8,102

Home Design

  • House
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Shingle Roof
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs

Finished Basement

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$765

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

8,102 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
  • Additional Room 6: MAIN, On Level: Main
  • Appliances That Stay or Are Included: Disposal, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Water Softener
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 896
  • Front: 62
  • General Features: Laundry Basement, Porch 3 Season
  • Rear: 62
  • Side 1: 131
  • Side 2: 131
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: F_22
  • Elementary School: Freeport 145
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1344
  • Estimated Upper Sq Ft: 448
  • Garage Type Driveway: Detached
  • Pertinent Facts: WELL KEPT FAMILY HOME IN QUIET LOCATION. WALKING DISTANCE TO BLACKHAWK ELEMENTARY, JR & SR HIGH SCHOOLS. FRESHLY PAINTED THROUGHOUT. LARGE EAT-IN KIT., FORMAL DINING ROOM, AND HUGE LR. BIG L.L. REC ROOM. BEAUTIFUL 3 SEASON PORCH ON REAR OF HOME WITH NEW FLOORING AND CEILING, AND STAIRCASE TO LOWER LEVEL. EXTRA LARGE 2 PLUS STALL DETACHED GARAGE WITH OPENER. 100 AMP ELECTRIC SERVICE HAS BEEN INSTALLED. DUE TO ESTATE SALE, PROPERTY SOLD IN "AS-IS" CONDITION. ALL TAX PRORATIONS ARE FINAL AS OF DAY OF CLOSING. TAXES REFLECT O.O., SENIOR FREEZE AND OVER 65. SELLER WILL PROVIDE A ONE YEAR UHP HOME WARRANTY WITH BASIC PROTECTION.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Upper
  • Basement: Finished
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Upper
  • Dining Room: On Level: Main
  • Family Room: On Level: Lower
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Kitchen: On Level: Main
  • Living Room: On Level: Main
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick/Stone, Metal
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: City/Community
  • Water: City/Community
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Schools

  • Elementary School #2: Freeport 145

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1939

Tax Info

  • Year: 2009
  • Taxes: 765

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$115,801

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 12, 2011
Closed on
Jul 17, 2012
Seller's Agent
KEVIN DAHM
PREFERRED REAL ESTATE OF ILLINOIS
Buyer's Agent
KEVIN DAHM
PREFERRED REAL ESTATE OF ILLINOIS
List Price
$74,900
Sold Price
$50,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-33.24%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.16%
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$62,000 --
$48,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/16/2012 07/16/12 Sold $50,000 -33.2% $37 / Sq Ft
05/31/2012 05/31/12 Pending -- -- --
09/12/2011 09/12/11 For Sale $74,900 -- $56 / 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
2025 $2,657 $28,077 $2,024 $26,053
2024 $2,483 $28,077 $2,024 $26,053
2023 $2,156 $22,407 $2,089 $20,318
2022 $2,036 $22,407 $2,089 $20,318
2021 $2,081 $21,708 $2,024 $19,684
2020 $2,044 $21,708 $2,024 $19,684
2019 $2,037 $21,448 $2,024 $19,424
2018 $1,966 $20,882 $2,024 $18,858
2017 $1,914 $20,485 $2,024 $18,461
2016 $1,922 $20,719 $2,024 $18,695
2015 $1,469 $17,410 $2,027 $15,383
2013 $1,478 $18,362 $2,138 $16,224
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    KEVIN DAHM

    PREFERRED REAL ESTATE OF ILLINOIS

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Map

Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 110030

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 18-19-06-176-010

Illinois Stephenson County Freeport 61032

538 W Garfield St, Freeport, IL

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