Stephenson County property record for 1231 S Walnut Ave, Freeport, IL 61032
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,608 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.533 acres (23,225 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,353 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-14-31-451-056 |
| Primary APN | 18-14-31-451-056 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,608 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1908 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 23,225 sqft (0.533 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 1231 S WALNUT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FREEPORT |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61032-5555 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT LOT 18 BLK 31 KNOWLTON'S 2ND ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | KNOWLTON'S SECOND ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | STEPHENSON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | FREEPORT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
1231 S Walnut Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2013.
Source: Stephenson County records, as of July 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1231 S WALNUT AVE, FREEPORT, IL 61032-5555 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20134724 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1231 S Walnut Ave was $2,353 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Stephenson County assessment roll, as of July 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Stephenson County |
| County Subdivision | Freeport Township |
| Municipality | Freeport City |
| Unified School District | Freeport School District 145 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,353.00 | $25,471 Land $2,163 Building $23,308 | $76,413 Land $6,489 Building $69,924 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1231 S Walnut Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2022.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 16, 2015 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2022 · other causes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1231 S Walnut Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | FREEPORT private · serves 23,930 people · EPA ID IL1770200 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 596 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| JCWIFI.com Fixed Wireless | 200 / 200 |
May also be available: AaroBand, T-Mobile.
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