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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $60,000 on Oct 18, 2023

217 E EMPIRE ST

FREEPORT, IL 61032
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,002 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1852
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$60,000 · Oct 18, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,995 (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.$17,134 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,229
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$14,905
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$15,873
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$51,402

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountySTEPHENSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
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.

H
Freeport High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Freeport Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Empire Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.7 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

217 E 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.

  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Freeport 61032
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Stephenson County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Stephenson County

How it measures up in Freeport 61032

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

Living area2,002 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,534 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1852
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 217 E Empire St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFreeport 61032Stephenson County
Living areabigger than2,002 ft²71% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac45% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than18523% of homes2% of homes

About 217 E Empire St

When did 217 E Empire St, Freeport, IL last sell?

217 E Empire St, Freeport, IL last sold on Oct 18, 2023 for $60,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 217 E Empire St, Freeport, IL?

217 E Empire St, Freeport, IL has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,002 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 217 E Empire St, Freeport, IL built?

217 E Empire St, Freeport, IL was built in 1852, making it 174 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 217 E Empire St, Freeport, IL?

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

How does 217 E Empire St, Freeport, IL compare to other homes in Freeport 61032?

Among the 10,790 homes in Freeport 61032, it is bigger than 71% of them (2,002 ft² against a typical 1,534 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1852 against a typical 1948). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 217 E Empire St, Freeport, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 217 E Empire St, Freeport, IL was $1,995. The county assessed it at $17,134.

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