Stephenson County property record for 537 E Empire St, Freeport, IL 61032 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,632 sqft · built 1897 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,020 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $32,500 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,579 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-19-05-102-012 |
| Primary APN | 18-19-05-102-012 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,632 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1897 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1897 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,020 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 537 E EMPIRE ST |
|---|---|
| City | FREEPORT |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61032-6017 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT LOTS 4 & 5 BLK 1 ROTZLER'S ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | ROTZLER'S ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,5 |
| Jurisdiction | STEPHENSON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | FREEPORT |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
Source: Stephenson County records · APN 18-19-05-102-012
Assessment roll updated July 6, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 MID AMERICA PLZ, OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL 60181-4450 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 08, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 08, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 04, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Stephenson County records · Assessment roll updated July 6, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Stephenson County |
| County Subdivision | Freeport Township |
| Municipality | Freeport City |
| Unified School District | Freeport School District 145 (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,579.00 (+41.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $22,156 (-) Land $2,009 Building $20,147 | $66,468 (-) Land $6,027 Building $60,441 |
| 2024 | $1,819.00 | $22,156 Land $2,009 Building $20,147 | $66,468 Land $6,027 Building $60,441 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Stephenson County (17177C), updated March 16, 2015 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 171770013004, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 400 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Computer Dynamics of NW Illinois | Fixed Wireless (unlicensed) | 200 / 200 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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