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$80,614$139 / 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 50How 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 $17,900 on Nov 30, 2012

728 W COTTONWOOD ST

FREEPORT, IL 61032
1
Beds
1
Baths
580 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1857
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$81K
$41K low$121K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$17,900 · Nov 30, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$676 (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.$5,809 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,337
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$4,472
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,580
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$17,427

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.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bungalow
CountySTEPHENSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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.

H
Freeport High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Freeport Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.9 mi
E
Empire Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.2 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

728 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.

  • Worth less than 90% of homes in Stephenson County
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Stephenson County
  • Among the smallest homes in Freeport 61032
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Stephenson County
  • Older than 97% 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$430K

This home is worth more than 15% 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$80,614
CheaperTypical $141,114Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$139
CheaperTypical $95Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area580 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,526 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1857
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 728 W Cottonwood St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFreeport 61032Stephenson County
Estimated valuepricier than$80,61415% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13987% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than580 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac23% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than18573% of homes3% of homes

About 728 W Cottonwood St

How much is 728 W Cottonwood St, Freeport, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 728 W Cottonwood St, Freeport, IL is $80,614 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $40,708 to $120,520. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 728 W Cottonwood St, Freeport, IL last sell?

728 W Cottonwood St, Freeport, IL last sold on Nov 30, 2012 for $17,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 728 W Cottonwood St, Freeport, IL?

728 W Cottonwood St, Freeport, IL has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 580 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 728 W Cottonwood St, Freeport, IL built?

728 W Cottonwood St, Freeport, IL was built in 1857, making it 169 years old. It is a bungalow home.

What schools serve 728 W Cottonwood St, Freeport, IL?

728 W Cottonwood 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 728 W Cottonwood St, Freeport, IL compare to other homes in Freeport 61032?

Among the 10,790 homes in Freeport 61032, it is worth more than 15% of them ($80,614 against a typical $141,114), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($139 against a typical $95), it is bigger than almost none of them (580 ft² against a typical 1,526 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1857 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Stephenson County, it is worth more than 10% 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 728 W Cottonwood St, Freeport, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 728 W Cottonwood St, Freeport, IL was $676. The county assessed it at $5,809.

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