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$90,133$59 / 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
Last sold for $40,000 on Jun 27, 2018

253 W EMPIRE ST

FREEPORT, IL 61032
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,540 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1861
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$90K
$84K low$96K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$40,000 · Jun 27, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,577 (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.$20,550 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,348
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$18,202
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,499
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$61,650

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.0.28
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
Blackhawk Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.2 mi
M
Freeport Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Freeport High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 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

253 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 84% of homes in Stephenson County
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Freeport 61032
  • Older than 96% 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$447K

This home is worth more than 22% 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$90,133
CheaperTypical $140,561Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$59
CheaperTypical $92Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area1,540 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1861
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 253 W Empire St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFreeport 61032Stephenson County
Estimated valuepricier than$90,13322% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5915% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than1,540 ft²51% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac57% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than18614% of homes4% of homes

About 253 W Empire St

How much is 253 W Empire St, Freeport, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 W Empire St, Freeport, IL is $90,133 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $83,798 to $96,468. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 W Empire St, Freeport, IL last sell?

253 W Empire St, Freeport, IL last sold on Jun 27, 2018 for $40,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 W Empire St, Freeport, IL?

253 W Empire St, Freeport, IL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,540 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 253 W Empire St, Freeport, IL built?

253 W Empire St, Freeport, IL was built in 1861, making it 165 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 253 W Empire St, Freeport, IL?

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

How does 253 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 22% of them ($90,133 against a typical $140,561), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($59 against a typical $92), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,540 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1861 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Stephenson County, it is worth more than 16% 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 253 W Empire St, Freeport, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 W Empire St, Freeport, IL was $1,577. The county assessed it at $20,550.

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