$170,000
SOLD JUN 8, 2026

855 W Stephenson St Freeport, IL 61032

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,478 Sq Ft
0.47 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 8, 2026

$69 Per Sq Ft

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Screened Porch
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Mud Room
  • Skylights
  • Built-in Bookshelves

About This Home

As of June 2026

Step back in time with one of Freeport’s oldest homes, offering timeless character, solid brick construction, and a rare history with only four owners. With the current owner having loved this home for over 55 years. As you enter you will find the classic appeal with an open the staircase and the charm of original details paired with peaceful outdoor spaces that feel like your own private garden retreat. This historic home features original hardwood floors, a welcoming living room with built-in bookcases, wood-burning fireplace, bay window, and french doors leading to a screened porch. The formal dining room with built-ins flows into the kitchen, which includes an original butler’s pantry, along with a mudroom featuring built-in benches and a convenient second staircase to the upper level. A main-floor half bath plus a family room with vaulted ceiling and wood stove provide additional living space and comfort. Upstairs, you will find four bedrooms and a full bath, offering space for family, guests, or home office needs. A covered breezeway connects the home to the garage, adds extra convenience. Outdoor living is truly special, with a screened porch that feels like a hidden garden, along with a beautifully landscaped backyard featuring garden beds, walking paths, and an outdoor fireplace, creating a park-like setting ideal for relaxing or entertaining. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Freeport history with charm, character, and space both inside and out.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Aubra Palermo

RE/MAX Unites License #471007310 Listed on: 04/23/2026

RE/MAX Unites

Last Buyer's Agent

NON-NWIAR Member

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,364

Year Built

  • Built in 1857

Home Design

  • House
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-in Bookshelves
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Butlers Pantry
  • Stove
  • Gas Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Schools

  • Empire Elementary School
  • Freeport Jr High Middle School
  • Freeport High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener

Additional Features

  • Fire Pit
  • 20,473 Sq Ft Lot

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,364

Year Built

Built in 1857

Lot Details

0.47 Acres

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Book Cases Built In, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling-Vaults/Cathedral
  • Road Frontage: City/Town
  • Type: City/Town
  • Electric: Fuses
  • Additional Room 5: Mud Room, Dimensions: 7'x5', On Level: Main
  • Additional Room 6: Scrn Porch, Dimensions: 15'x14', On Level: Main
  • Appliances That Stay or Are Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Water Softener
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 1428
  • Exemptions: Owner, Senior
  • General Features: Skylight(s), Fire-Pit/Fireplace, Laundry Basement, Patio-Brick Paver, Porch Screened
  • Legal Description: PT LOT 12 POWELL & WADDELL'S SUB
  • Lot Acreage: 0.47
  • Lvt Date: 04/23/2026
  • Number of Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Stove Range Fuel: Gas
  • Style: 2 Story
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: 4742
  • Egress: No
  • Elementary School: Empire Elementary
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2478
  • Estimated Upper Sq Ft: 1050
  • Garage Type Driveway: Attached
  • Hold Earnest Money Y N: No
  • Pertinent Facts: Step back in time with one of Freeport’s oldest homes, offering timeless character, solid brick construction, and a rare history with only four owners. With the current owner having loved this home for over 55 years. As you enter you will find the classic appeal with an open the staircase and the charm of original details paired with peaceful outdoor spaces that feel like your own private garden retreat. This historic home features original hardwood floors, a welcoming living room with built-in bookcases, wood-burning fireplace, bay window, and french doors leading to a screened porch. The formal dining room with built-ins flows into the kitchen, which includes an original butler’s pantry, along with a mudroom featuring built-in benches and a convenient second staircase to the upper level. A main-floor half bath plus a family room with vaulted ceiling and wood stove provide additional living space and comfort. Upstairs, you will find four bedrooms and a full bath, offering space for family, guests, or home office needs. A covered breezeway connects the home to the garage, adds extra convenience. Outdoor living is truly special, with a screened porch that feels like a hidden garden, along with a beautifully landscaped backyard featuring garden beds, walking paths, and an outdoor fireplace, creating a park-like setting ideal for relaxing or entertaining. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Freeport history with charm, character, and space both inside and out.
  • Designated Managing Broker Y N: Yes
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 2478
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16'x13', On Level: Upper
  • Fireplace Type: Wood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13'x12', On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11'x10', On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 13'x7', On Level: Upper
  • Dining Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 18'x13'
  • Family Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 13'x13'
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 13'x11', On Level: Main
  • Living Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 31'x13'
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Recreation Room: No
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick/Stone
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Sewer: City/Community
  • Water: City/Community
  • Water Heater: Gas

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1857

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Taxes: 4364

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Freeport High
  • School District: Freeport 145
  • Middle School: Freeport Jr High

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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/08/2026 06/08/26 Sold $170,000 0.0% $69 / Sq Ft
04/29/2026 04/29/26 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2026 04/23/26 For Sale $170,000 -- $69 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $4,364 $49,796 $5,468 $44,328
2023 $4,219 $43,167 $5,644 $37,523
2022 $3,993 $43,167 $5,644 $37,523
2021 $3,696 $38,887 $5,468 $33,419
2020 $3,628 $38,887 $5,468 $33,419
2019 $3,784 $39,703 $5,468 $34,235
2018 $3,660 $38,706 $5,468 $33,238
2017 $3,568 $38,006 $5,468 $32,538
2016 $3,581 $38,418 $5,468 $32,950
2015 $3,401 $37,414 $5,475 $31,939
2013 $3,403 $39,459 $5,774 $33,685
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202602268

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 18-13-36-279-009

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