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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $47,500 on Jun 2, 2022

512 W COTTONWOOD ST

FREEPORT, IL 61032
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,777 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.
2,580 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1917
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.$47,500 · Jun 2, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,446 (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.$12,417 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$550
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$11,867
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$10,950
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$37,251

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.06
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 SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Freeport Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.9 mi
E
Empire Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.3 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

512 W Cottonwood 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.

  • Among the smallest lots in Stephenson County
  • Older than 66% 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 area1,777 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size2,580 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1917
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 512 W Cottonwood St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFreeport 61032Stephenson County
Living areabigger than1,777 ft²64% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,580 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than191735% of homes34% of homes

About 512 W Cottonwood St

When did 512 W Cottonwood St, Freeport, IL last sell?

512 W Cottonwood St, Freeport, IL last sold on Jun 2, 2022 for $47,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 512 W Cottonwood St, Freeport, IL?

512 W Cottonwood St, Freeport, IL has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,777 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 512 W Cottonwood St, Freeport, IL built?

512 W Cottonwood St, Freeport, IL was built in 1917, making it 109 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 512 W Cottonwood St, Freeport, IL?

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

How does 512 W Cottonwood St, Freeport, IL compare to other homes in Freeport 61032?

Among the 10,790 homes in Freeport 61032, it is bigger than 64% of them (1,777 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (2,580 ft² against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1917 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 512 W Cottonwood St, Freeport, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 512 W Cottonwood St, Freeport, IL was $1,446. The county assessed it at $12,417.

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