Stephenson County property record for 540 W Chestnut St, Freeport, IL 61032 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1872 |
| Square Footage | 1,000 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Garage | Detached, 528 sqft |
| Last Sale | $12,500 (2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,065.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 18-14-31-345-007 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,000 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1872 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1872 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft Garage |
| Street Address | 540 W CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | FREEPORT |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61032-5445 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT LOT 10 BLK 16 KNOWLTON'S 2ND ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | KNOWLTON'S SECOND ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | STEPHENSON IL |
| Minor Civil Division | FREEPORT |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: Stephenson County records · APN 18-14-31-345-007
Assessment roll updated July 6, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1462 WINTER DR, FREEPORT, IL 61032-3775 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 10, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 10, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 21, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Record Refreshed | 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 | $1,065.00 | $9,149 Land $1,290 Building $7,859 | $27,447 Land $3,870 Building $23,577 |
540 W Chestnut St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Stephenson County (17177C), updated March 16, 2015
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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