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$119,340$105 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

526 W GARFIELD ST

FREEPORT, IL 61032
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,140 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1926
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$119K
$107K low$132K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$643 (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.$24,584 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,986
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$22,598
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$18,756
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$73,752

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.0.18
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.Garage, Detached
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 · 0.3 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%

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How this home compares

526 W Garfield 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 71% of homes in Stephenson County
  • Costs more per square foot than 67% of homes in Stephenson County
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Stephenson County
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Stephenson County

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$445K

This home is worth more than 40% 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$119,340
CheaperTypical $140,938Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$105
CheaperTypical $92Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area1,140 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 526 W Garfield St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFreeport 61032Stephenson County
Estimated valuepricier than$119,34040% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10562% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than1,140 ft²22% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac37% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than192639% of homes38% of homes

About 526 W Garfield St

How much is 526 W Garfield St, Freeport, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 526 W Garfield St, Freeport, IL is $119,340 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $106,576 to $132,104. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 526 W Garfield St, Freeport, IL last sell?

526 W Garfield St, Freeport, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 526 W Garfield St, Freeport, IL?

526 W Garfield St, Freeport, IL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,140 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 526 W Garfield St, Freeport, IL built?

526 W Garfield St, Freeport, IL was built in 1926, making it 100 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 526 W Garfield St, Freeport, IL?

526 W Garfield 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 526 W Garfield St, Freeport, IL compare to other homes in Freeport 61032?

Among the 10,790 homes in Freeport 61032, it is worth more than 40% of them ($119,340 against a typical $140,938), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($105 against a typical $92), it is bigger than 22% of them (1,140 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1926 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Stephenson County, it is worth more than 29% 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 526 W Garfield St, Freeport, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 526 W Garfield St, Freeport, IL was $643. The county assessed it at $24,584.

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