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$106,146$66 / 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 86How 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
Last sold for $29,900 on Mar 11, 2021

249 W EMPIRE ST

FREEPORT, IL 61032
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,616 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1912
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$106K
$91K low$121K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$29,900 · Mar 11, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,215 (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.$24,279 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,302
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$21,977
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$17,391
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$72,837

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.0.24
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.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
Blackhawk Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.2 mi
H
Freeport High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Freeport Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 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

249 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.

  • Worth less than 77% of homes in Stephenson County
  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Freeport 61032
  • Older than 69% of homes in Stephenson County

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$447K

This home is worth more than 32% 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$106,146
CheaperTypical $140,561Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$66
CheaperTypical $92Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area1,616 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1912
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 249 W Empire St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFreeport 61032Stephenson County
Estimated valuepricier than$106,14632% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6622% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than1,616 ft²55% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac49% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than191232% of homes31% of homes

About 249 W Empire St

How much is 249 W Empire St, Freeport, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 249 W Empire St, Freeport, IL is $106,146 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $91,163 to $121,129. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 249 W Empire St, Freeport, IL last sell?

249 W Empire St, Freeport, IL last sold on Mar 11, 2021 for $29,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 249 W Empire St, Freeport, IL?

249 W Empire St, Freeport, IL has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,616 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 249 W Empire St, Freeport, IL built?

249 W Empire St, Freeport, IL was built in 1912, making it 114 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 249 W Empire St, Freeport, IL?

249 W Empire St, Freeport, IL is assigned to Blackhawk Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Freeport High School (high), rated D-; 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 249 W Empire St, Freeport, IL compare to other homes in Freeport 61032?

Among the 10,790 homes in Freeport 61032, it is worth more than 32% of them ($106,146 against a typical $140,561), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($66 against a typical $92), it is bigger than 55% of them (1,616 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1912 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Stephenson County, it is worth more than 23% 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 249 W Empire St, Freeport, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 249 W Empire St, Freeport, IL was $2,215. The county assessed it at $24,279.

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