521 E Empire St, Freeport, IL 61032
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OFF MARKET

$88,200

Trulia Estimate
  • Studio
  • 2 Baths

521 E Empire St, Freeport, IL 61032

Est. Refi. Payment $711/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 13, 2017 for $19,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$88.2K
Since last month
Increased$300 (+0.3%)
Since last year
Increased$4K (+5.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$68K (+350.8%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +238% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$88K
July 2026$88K
June 2026$90K
May 2026$88K
April 2026$89K
March 2026$89K
February 2026$86K
January 2026$88K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1231 S Float Ave, Freeport, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$43,000
05/12/26
3
1
1,734
1315 S Rotzler Ave, Freeport, IL
0.04
Single-Family Home
$52,000
07/21/26
4
2
1,994
621 E Garden St, Freeport, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$110,000
08/14/26
3
1.5
1,472
1309 S Float Ave, Freeport, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$41,000
08/13/26
3
1
1,314
519 E Empire St, Freeport, IL
0.01
Single-Family Home
$69,500
02/27/26
2
1
816
818 E Shawnee St, Freeport, IL
0.41
Single-Family Home
$16,000
09/15/25
3
1.5
1,541
1441 S Float Ave, Freeport, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$80,000
02/13/26
3
1.5
966
19 E Pershing St, Freeport, IL
0.39
Single-Family Home
$53,025
12/22/25
3
2
1,784
1124 S State Ave, Freeport, IL
0.35
Single-Family Home
$70,000
08/12/26
4
2
1,564
1514 S Rawleigh Ave, Freeport, IL
0.32
Single-Family Home
$39,900
12/11/25
2
1
672

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1258 S Galena Ave, Freeport, IL 61032
0.04
$125,000
3
2
-
For Sale
511 E Empire St, Freeport, IL 61032
0.02
$64,900
2
1
816
Off Market
505 E Empire St, Freeport, IL 61032
0.03
$79,500
3
2
1,127
Off Market
519 E Empire St, Freeport, IL 61032
0.01
$69,500
2
1
816
Recently Sold
1216 S Rotzler Ave, Freeport, IL 61032
0.07
$26,500
4
1
1,344
For Sale
1302 S Rotzler Ave, Freeport, IL 61032
0.05
$45,200
3
1
1,274
Off Market
1267 S Galena Ave, Freeport, IL 61032
0.05
$98,500
3
1
1,471
Off Market
1315 S Rotzler Ave, Freeport, IL 61032
0.04
$52,000
4
2
1,994
Recently Sold
1208 S Fruit Ave, Freeport, IL 61032
0.07
$35,800
2
1
960
Off Market
1231 S Float Ave, Freeport, IL 61032
0.09
$43,000
3
1
1,734
Recently Sold
506 E Gdn, Freeport, IL 61032
0.10
$97,300
4
1
1,432
Off Market
1206 S Fruit Ave, Freeport, IL 61032
0.08
$74,100
3
1
978
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1902
Lot Size
0.26 acres

About this House

Good sized bedrooms and a full bath on each floor, plus main floor laundry. Home has great potential however has been partially gutted, some of the materials to rebuild are already there for you to get started.
521 E Empire St, Freeport, IL 61032 is a studio, 2 bathroom single-family home built in 1902. It last sold for $19,500 on Oct 13, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $88,200, with a rent estimate of $1,297/month.

Home Details for 521 E Empire St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1902
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 13, 2017
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #119818
Sold
$19,500
Nov 30, 2007
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #104953
Sold
$31,500

Market trends in Freeport

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$159K
$15.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.4%
0.7%MoM
Price per sq ft
$91
$2MoM
Available listings
133
20MoM

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What Locals Say about Freeport

At least 217 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 80 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 80 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 76 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 62 % Say kids play outside

  • 56 % Say there's wildlife

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 54 % Say it's quiet

  • 53 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 42 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 40 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 32 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 31 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 21 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Stephen Ehart
    "We’ve lived here for 2 years and find Freeport to be a friendly and welcoming community. After living in Southern California for 30 years it’s like a breath of fresh air. No traffic jams, crime rate is low, and plenty of shopping and eateries. Beautiful parks and good city services. Happy we found Freeport "
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  • Amber Hawrysko
    "I moved here last year and didn’t realize the crime was so high, peoples dogs run every. Just had a night or kid got attacked and no one cares about their property "
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  • Anthony L Jones
    "It’s not, just a regular neighborhood, it’s quiet and somewhat peaceful, some people prefer drama but most of us stay out the way by working and raising our children."
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  • Andrea K. M.
    "My neighborhood is quiet and the neighbors are very friendly. It’s a mix of young families and older couples."
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  • Almondcrisp
    "It’s very spacious. Dogs would love running around whenever they got the chance. Even renting over here with a dog isn’t so bad."
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  • Mel C.
    "Cars driving to fast. Not safe for dogs or children. Trash covers the streets from the high school kids.... "
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  • London K. .
    "The neighborhood I love in isn’t special, we don’t do things in my neighborhood. It consist of older people. "
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  • Hope G. C.
    "Our neighborhood is unique because it’s in an area of Freeport where it connects to route 26. The car show goes past our street every year."
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  • Windy P.
    "There are many family in this area as well as schools,parks and churches. its close to shopping areas well maintained homes and great neighborhood."
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  • Ariell P.
    "It’s safe, there is a real since of community and family here. Krape Park is a dream, for exercising, letting the kids run free, BBQ, or just a peace of mind. It’s the place to be."
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  • Markita F.
    "They would love it it’s a great neighborhood nice quiet clean An very friendly n aware dogs are as friendly as they owner "
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  • Coreys4kids
    "Unruly adults roaming the streets. To many untrained pet owners unable to maintain obedience with a pet.bodies are stacking up check the news for the past two years."
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  • Coreys4kids
    "The ambulances beat you to the crime scene . Constant gun shots, drug activity, theft, as well as nervous out of shape law enforcement."
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  • Valina F.
    "The neighborhood is quiet. There are long time residents of the houses in my neighborhood. It is just down from the hospital and is up the street from Read Park and the pool. Good location for families. "
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  • Staceyishmon880
    "Now to many community events in freeport for kid's. Rockford's way better. Freeport would be Alot better if they offered more things for families to do together. Also it's very hard getting your children into thing's that cost money. They need to think about the lower income families not just families that are well off and don't live paycheck to paycheck. Thanks"
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  • Hope G. C.
    "In the Summertime, there have what is called "Music on Chicago St" where they will have live music bands playing downtown for the people of Freeport and for those who come from our neighboring towns. "
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  • Farrarashley3
    "It’s an okay neighborhood. I been here all my life. Very quiet where I live. People are very respectful "
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  • Tamikabaker40
    "I just move here from the city and everyone is real nice and the good thing is there’s not people standing on corners feel a lot better walking around"
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  • Amber
    "Quick and traffic free. Never have any trouble getting where I need to go. Grocery and other stores are close as is the hospital "
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  • Hope G. C.
    "They wouldn’t like that one of our neighbors allows their pit bull & Labrador, to defecate all over our yards without picking up their dog’s waste. They often let their dogs loose & unattended which causes their pit bull to be taken in by animal control. "
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  • Lswalker80
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for 10 years. This a quiet area with nearby restaurants in walking distance. The parks are within 1 mile."
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  • Mejiahannah
    "ok place needs better jobs, school system is ok and the neighborhood is slow and full. not a lot of kids outside playing need more parks in other areas of town. "
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  • Edy K.
    "nice place, and the schools are good. freeport also have nice parks for kids to play. they even have summer time fun car shows, fairs etc."
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  • Mejiahannah
    "nothing special in the neighborhood kids play with each other, grouped garage sales. not community or neighborly outings. not too many people around here that come outside a whole lot. "
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  • svetlanaz84
    "the area has a neighborhood park. also there are several schools close to the area which makes it very convenient when you have kids different age groups."
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Frequently asked questions about 521 E Empire St

  • What is 521 E Empire St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 521 E Empire St in Freeport, IL is $88,200.
  • What is the price history for 521 E Empire St?
    521 E Empire St in Freeport, IL last sold for $19,500 in October 2017.
  • Is Freeport a buyer's or seller's market?
    Freeport is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Freeport?
    The median sale price in Freeport is $159K. That is up $15.83K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 521 E Empire St?
    The lot at 521 E Empire St in Freeport, IL is about 0.13 acres (5,600 sq ft).

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