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Last sold for $152,500 on Jun 2, 2021

1035 W EMPIRE ST

FREEPORT, IL 61032
0
Baths
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1946
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$152,500 · Jun 2, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,726 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$46,316 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,635
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$36,681
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$43,662
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$138,948

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.27
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
10
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
67
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
55
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
3
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial (General)
CountySTEPHENSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.33
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Empire Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.4 mi
M
Freeport Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Freeport High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi

District: Freeport School District 145

Neighborhood · ZIP 61032These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,326
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.191 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,467
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,841
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

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How this home compares

1035 W Empire St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

How it measures up in Freeport 61032

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Freeport 61032.

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1946
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 1035 W Empire St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFreeport 61032Stephenson County
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac63% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than194648% of homes45% of homes

About 1035 W Empire St

When did 1035 W Empire St, Freeport, IL last sell?

1035 W Empire St, Freeport, IL last sold on Jun 2, 2021 for $152,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 1035 W Empire St, Freeport, IL built?

1035 W Empire St, Freeport, IL was built in 1946, making it 80 years old.

What schools serve 1035 W Empire St, Freeport, IL?

1035 W Empire St, Freeport, IL is assigned to Empire Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Freeport Middle School (middle), rated D+; Freeport High School (high), rated F. All sit in Freeport School District 145. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1035 W Empire St, Freeport, IL compare to other homes in Freeport 61032?

Among the 10,790 homes in Freeport 61032, its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1946 against a typical 1949). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1035 W Empire St, Freeport, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1035 W Empire St, Freeport, IL was $4,726. The county assessed it at $46,316.

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