Stephenson County property record for 524 E Empire St, Freeport, IL 61032
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,188 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,180 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Oct 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,734 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-14-32-359-007 |
| Primary APN | 18-14-32-359-007 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,188 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,180 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 524 E EMPIRE ST |
|---|---|
| City | FREEPORT |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61032-6018 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT LOT 4 LIEBER'S ADD & PT LOT 4 BLK 2 RESUB OF BLKS 8 & 9 WATERMAN & HYDE'S ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | LIEBER'S ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 2,8,9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | STEPHENSON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | FREEPORT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
524 E Empire St is held in a trust since October 2009.
Source: Stephenson County records, as of July 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 E ELM RD, FREEPORT, IL 61032-9180 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009107263 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 524 E Empire St was $1,734.
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 | $1,734.00 | $14,897 Land $892 Building $14,005 | $44,691 Land $2,676 Building $42,015 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 524 E Empire St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 16, 2015
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 524 E Empire St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 400 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AaroBand.
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