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$89,000$71 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $61,750 on Jun 9, 2021

261 W EMPIRE ST

FREEPORT, IL 61032
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,254 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1907
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$89K
$80K low$98K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$61,750 · Jun 9, 2021
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$89,000
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$71,200

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,617 (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.$19,142 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,892
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$17,250
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$13,428
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$57,426

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.0.17
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 SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.2 mi
M
Freeport Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Freeport High SchoolF
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

261 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 87% of homes in Stephenson County
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Freeport 61032
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Stephenson County
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Stephenson County
  • Older than 71% 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.

This home
$51K$429K

This home is worth more than 18% 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$89,000
CheaperTypical $143,195Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$71
CheaperTypical $95Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area1,254 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,540 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1907
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 261 W Empire St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFreeport 61032Stephenson County
Estimated valuepricier than$89,00018% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7124% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than1,254 ft²31% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac33% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than190729% of homes29% of homes

About 261 W Empire St

How much is 261 W Empire St, Freeport, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 W Empire St, Freeport, IL is $89,000 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $79,743 to $98,257. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 W Empire St, Freeport, IL last sell?

261 W Empire St, Freeport, IL last sold on Jun 9, 2021 for $61,750, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 W Empire St, Freeport, IL?

261 W Empire St, Freeport, IL has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,254 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 261 W Empire St, Freeport, IL built?

261 W Empire St, Freeport, IL was built in 1907, making it 119 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 261 W Empire St, Freeport, IL?

261 W Empire St, Freeport, IL is assigned to Blackhawk Elementary School (elementary), rated B; 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 261 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 18% of them ($89,000 against a typical $143,195), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($71 against a typical $95), it is bigger than 31% of them (1,254 ft² against a typical 1,540 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1907 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Stephenson County, it is worth more than 13% 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 261 W Empire St, Freeport, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 W Empire St, Freeport, IL was $1,617. The county assessed it at $19,142.

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