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$94,406$61 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $19,500 on Oct 16, 2017

521 E EMPIRE ST

FREEPORT, IL 61032
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,552 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1902
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$94K
$84K low$105K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$19,500 · Oct 16, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,443 (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.$20,983 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,595
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$19,388
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,310
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$62,949

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.0.13
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 SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Freeport Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.0 mi
E
Empire Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.9 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

521 E 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
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Stephenson County
  • Older than 75% 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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$49K$454K

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$94,406
CheaperTypical $141,639Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$61
CheaperTypical $94Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area1,552 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,537 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1902
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 521 E Empire St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFreeport 61032Stephenson County
Estimated valuepricier than$94,40622% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6115% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,552 ft²51% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac14% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than190225% of homes25% of homes

About 521 E Empire St

How much is 521 E Empire St, Freeport, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 521 E Empire St, Freeport, IL is $94,406 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $83,564 to $105,248. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 521 E Empire St, Freeport, IL last sell?

521 E Empire St, Freeport, IL last sold on Oct 16, 2017 for $19,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 521 E Empire St, Freeport, IL?

521 E Empire St, Freeport, IL has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,552 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 521 E Empire St, Freeport, IL built?

521 E Empire St, Freeport, IL was built in 1902, making it 124 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 521 E Empire St, Freeport, IL?

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

How does 521 E 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 ($94,406 against a typical $141,639), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($61 against a typical $94), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,552 ft² against a typical 1,537 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1902 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 521 E Empire St, Freeport, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 521 E Empire St, Freeport, IL was $2,443. The county assessed it at $20,983.

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