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$264,644$81 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

4778 W EMPIRE RD

FREEPORT, IL 61032
3
Beds
1
Baths
3,280 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.
1.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
7
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$265K
$234K low$296K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,217 (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.$67,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,127
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$60,373
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$58,144
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$202,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountySTEPHENSON
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1980
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.29
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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
Orangeville Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.7 mi
H
Orangeville High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.7 mi
M
Orangeville Jr High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.7 mi

District: Orangeville Community Unit School District 203

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

4778 W Empire Rd 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 86% of homes in Freeport 61032
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Freeport 61032
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Freeport 61032
  • Newer than 76% 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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$46K$451K

This home is worth more than 86% 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$264,644
CheaperTypical $143,599Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$81
CheaperTypical $94Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area3,280 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size1.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 76% of homes nearby

How 4778 W Empire Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFreeport 61032Stephenson County
Estimated valuepricier than$264,64486% of homes79% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8136% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than3,280 ft²93% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.29 ac86% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than197176% of homes69% of homes

About 4778 W Empire Rd

How much is 4778 W Empire Rd, Freeport, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4778 W Empire Rd, Freeport, IL is $264,644 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $233,551 to $295,737. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4778 W Empire Rd, Freeport, IL last sell?

4778 W Empire Rd, Freeport, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4778 W Empire Rd, Freeport, IL?

4778 W Empire Rd, Freeport, IL has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 3,280 square feet of living space and a 1.29-acre lot.

When was 4778 W Empire Rd, Freeport, IL built?

4778 W Empire Rd, Freeport, IL was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4778 W Empire Rd, Freeport, IL?

4778 W Empire Rd, Freeport, IL is assigned to Orangeville Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Orangeville High School (high), rated A; Orangeville Jr High School (middle), rated B. All sit in Orangeville Community Unit School District 203. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4778 W Empire Rd, Freeport, IL compare to other homes in Freeport 61032?

Among the 10,790 homes in Freeport 61032, it is worth more than 86% of them ($264,644 against a typical $143,599), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($81 against a typical $94), it is bigger than 93% of them (3,280 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (1.29 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 76% of them (1971 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of Stephenson County, it is worth more than 79% 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 4778 W Empire Rd, Freeport, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4778 W Empire Rd, Freeport, IL was $5,217. The county assessed it at $67,500.

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