Sold
Last Sold Price
7 beds6,938 sqft
2440 E River Rd, Freeport, IL 61032
Single FamilyProperty Type
11.37 acresLot Size
1937Year Built
$71/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Own a true gem-- this pristine compound built in 1937 by auto magnate J. W. Henney, Jr., near US Hwy 20 adjacent to Freeport. Gracious 5 bedroom 5 bath estate home with 5 wood burning fireplaces on 11.37 spectacular acres, features period details and is meticulously appointed and has been fastidiously maintained. Great room with hand pegged Austrian oak floor, massive fieldstone fireplace, and vaulted beamed ceiling. Fabulous kitchen with two Sub Zeros, two Bosch dishwashers, AGA 4 oven stove, and...Own a true gem-- this pristine compound built in 1937 by auto magnate J. W. Henney, Jr., near US Hwy 20 adjacent to Freeport. Gracious 5 bedroom 5 bath estate home with 5 wood burning fireplaces on 11.37 spectacular acres, features period details and is meticulously appointed and has been fastidiously maintained. Great room with hand pegged Austrian oak floor, massive fieldstone fireplace, and vaulted beamed ceiling. Fabulous kitchen with two Sub Zeros, two Bosch dishwashers, AGA 4 oven stove, and center island with ceramic cooktop. Master bedroom suite's French doors open to a glass enclosed veranda with a brick floor to ceiling fireplace and dramatic flagstone floor. This suite's marble tiled bath has a corner double whirlpool, oversized shower, and marble top double sink vanity. Estate house boasts stunning Art Deco bathrooms, second floor ballroom with fireplace alcove, formal dining room, sunroom, lower level game room with exercise room. Heated garaging for 6 cars. Separate two story 2 bedroom 2 bath guest house with 2 fireplaces. In ground pool and tennis court. Pastoral grounds with pear, apple, and black walnut trees. The grounds include 58 peony bushes, honeysuckle trees, and hundreds of mature majestic trees.
  • Listed by: WESLEY H WESCOTT 815.275.3339 weswescott@yahoo.com • PREFERRED REAL ESTATE OF ILLINOIS
  • Listed by: JAN WESCOTT 815.238.0619 jan.wescott@preferredrealestateofillinois.com • PREFERRED REAL ESTATE OF ILLINOIS
Listing closed: 11/17/2010 06:00 PM • Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®, MLS#: 115335

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$890,000

Avg days on market

80

Sale-to-list ratio

85.3%

Freeport, IL

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Location

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Property Information for 2440 East River Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,385 / year
  • MLS Type: House / House
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Garage: 6.0
  • Garage Type/Driveway: Under
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Lot Size: 11.37 AC / 495,277 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Grid: Freeport
  • City: FREEPORT
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61032
  • Address: 2440 E River Road
  • County: Other
  • Zip Code: 61032
  • Elementary School 2: Freeport 145
  • Year Built: 1937
  • School District: Freeport 145
  • Elementary School 1: Freeport 145
  • Middle School: Freeport 145
  • High School: Freeport 145
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Year: 2009
  • Taxes: $10,385
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 11.37
  • Property Type: Wooded, Panorama
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 1130
  • Est Main Sq. Ft.: 3685
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 6938
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
  • Status: SOLD & CLOSED
  • PIN: 07-14-27-100-016
  • Est Upper Sq. Ft.: 2123
Utilities
  • Water: Well
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Other
  • General Features: Laundry 1st Floor, Porch Glass, Porch Screened
  • Roof: Shingle, Metal
Interior Features
  • Fireplace Type: Wood
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Type: Crawl Space
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Full Baths: 7
  • Half Baths: 2
  • Number of Fireplaces: 7
  • Total Baths: 8.0
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Appl Stay/Incl: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Width: 34'11x12'0
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 20'0x12'0
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 12'6x12'2
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Width: 12'0x11'8
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Width: 18'0x15'10
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room Width: 39'0x31'0
  • Family Room Level: Lower
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Width: 18'9x15'3
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room Width: 29'4x21'4
  • Living Room Level: Main
Additional Rooms
  • Addl Room 5 Width: 11'10x11'8
  • Addl Room 6 Name: upper ball
  • Addl Room 6 Level: Upper
  • Addl Room 6 Width: 25'0x20'4
  • Addl Room 7 Name: Lower exer
  • Addl Room 7 Level: Lower
  • Addl Room 7 Width: 14'8x13'6
Rental
Rent Information
  • Rental License Y/N: No

Property History for 2440 East River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 17, 2010

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #115335

$493,000
Nov 6, 2010

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #115335

May 30, 2010

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #115335

$625,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/17/2010

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #115335

$493,000
11/06/2010

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #115335

05/30/2010

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #115335

$625,000

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Schools near 2440 East River Road

This home is within Freeport School District 145.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Center Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Freeport Middle School
Public7 to 8

Freeport High School
Public9 to 12

Blackhawk Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 2440 East River Road, Freeport, IL 61032
$493,000
7
6,938
495,277
$170,000
4
2,600
4
1.5
2,775
144,184
$99,750
2
1,222
239,580
100,624
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