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$217,967$107 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

140 N MERNITZ AVE

FREEPORT, IL 61032
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,036 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$218K
$202K low$234K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,921 (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.$51,904 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,339
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$47,565
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$39,731
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$155,712

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySTEPHENSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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 · 0.8 mi
H
Freeport High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Freeport Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.1 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

140 N Mernitz Ave 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.

  • Worth more than 76% of homes in Freeport 61032
  • Costs more per square foot than 69% of homes in Stephenson County
  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Freeport 61032
  • Newer than 65% of homes in Freeport 61032

What homes are worth in Freeport 61032

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$45K$432K

This home is worth more than 76% of homes in Freeport 61032.

How it measures up in Freeport 61032

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

Estimated value$217,967
CheaperTypical $141,212Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$107
CheaperTypical $93Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area2,036 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,542 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 140 N Mernitz Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFreeport 61032Stephenson County
Estimated valuepricier than$217,96776% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10764% of homes69% of homes
Living areabigger than2,036 ft²72% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac58% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than196065% of homes59% of homes

About 140 N Mernitz Ave

How much is 140 N Mernitz Ave, Freeport, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 140 N Mernitz Ave, Freeport, IL is $217,967 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $201,731 to $234,203. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 140 N Mernitz Ave, Freeport, IL last sell?

140 N Mernitz Ave, Freeport, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 140 N Mernitz Ave, Freeport, IL?

140 N Mernitz Ave, Freeport, IL has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2,036 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 140 N Mernitz Ave, Freeport, IL built?

140 N Mernitz Ave, Freeport, IL was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.

What schools serve 140 N Mernitz Ave, Freeport, IL?

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

How does 140 N Mernitz Ave, Freeport, IL compare to other homes in Freeport 61032?

Among the 10,790 homes in Freeport 61032, it is worth more than 76% of them ($217,967 against a typical $141,212), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($107 against a typical $93), it is bigger than 72% of them (2,036 ft² against a typical 1,542 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (1960 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Stephenson County, it is worth more than 68% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 140 N Mernitz Ave, Freeport, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 140 N Mernitz Ave, Freeport, IL was $4,921. The county assessed it at $51,904.

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