642 W Stephenson St

3,804 Sq. Ft.
$28 / Sq. Ft.
3,804
Sq. Ft.
$28
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Step back in time with this beautifully crafted 5-bedroom, 2-bath Queen Anne-style home, originally built in 1892 by a skilled German cabinet maker. This architectural gem offers more than 3,800 square feet of living space and is filled with original character, craftsmanship, and thoughtful updates. The main level features a spacious layout, including a bedroom and a full bathroom—perfect for guests or convenient single-level living. The upper floor boasts four generously sized bedrooms, each with...Step back in time with this beautifully crafted 5-bedroom, 2-bath Queen Anne-style home, originally built in 1892 by a skilled German cabinet maker. This architectural gem offers more than 3,800 square feet of living space and is filled with original character, craftsmanship, and thoughtful updates. The main level features a spacious layout, including a bedroom and a full bathroom—perfect for guests or convenient single-level living. The upper floor boasts four generously sized bedrooms, each with its own walk-in closet, and a second full bathroom. A walk-up attic offers additional space for storage or future expansion, while the large basement with daylight windows invites natural light, making it ideal for a workshop, recreation area, or more. Other standout features include: Double staircase for added charm and functionality Large fenced yard Detached 2-car garage Rich wood details and vintage touches throughout Whether you're drawn to historic architecture or seeking a spacious family home with soul and character, this one-of-a-kind property is a must-see!
  1. Listed by Rion Tovar-South • Weichert Realtors - Tovar Properties
    P: (815)-566-5923 riontovar@gmail.com

Property Details for 642 West Stephenson Street

Style
2 Story
Garage
2.0
Garage Type/Driveway
Off Alley
LISTING UPDATED: 01/13/2026 03:11 PM

Property Details for 642 West Stephenson Street

StatusActive And Available
MLS #202503196
Days on Market181
Taxes$4,246 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeHouse / 2 Stories
Year Built1892
Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,325 SF
CountyStephenson County

Location

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Building Information for 642 West Stephenson Street

Stories-Year Built1892Building Size-Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,325 SF

Payment Calculator

$865 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$511

Property Taxes

$354

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 642 West Stephenson Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: FREEPORT
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61032
  • Address: 642 W Stephenson
  • County: Stephenson County
  • Zip Code: 61032
  • Year Built: 1892
  • School District: Freeport 145
  • Elementary School 1: Freeport
  • Middle School: Freeport Jr High
  • High School: Freeport High
  • Township: Freeport
Taxes and HOA
  • HOA Fee: $0
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Taxes: $4,246
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 0.26
  • Property Type: City/Town
  • Road Frontage: County/City Road
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 0
  • Est Main Sq. Ft.: 1938
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3804
  • Est Above Grade SqFt: 3804
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
  • Status: ACTIVE and AVAILABLE
  • Ownership Type: Fee Simple
  • PIN: 181431153008
  • HUD: No
  • Est Upper Sq. Ft.: 1866
Utilities
  • Water: City/Community
  • Sewer: City/Community
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Siding
  • General Features: Deck, Great Room, Laundry Basement, Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Stove/Range Fuel: Gas
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Half Baths: 0
  • # Full Baths Upper Lvl: 1
  • # 1/2 Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Main Lvl: 1
  • # 1/2 Baths Main Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • Total Baths: 2.0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Appl Stay/Incl: None
  • Interior Features: Attic Storage, Book Cases Built In, Ceiling Fan(s), Countertop-Solid Surface
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 14.2
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 14
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 15.1
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 12.8
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Length: 8.1
  • Bedroom 4 Width: 10.1
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Dining Room Length: 17.5
  • Dining Room Width: 14.2
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room: Yes
  • Family Room Length: 15.9
  • Family Room Width: 14.3
  • Family Room Level: Main
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 14
  • Kitchen Width: 14.8
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room Length: 15.11
  • Living Room Width: 13.4
  • Living Room Level: Main
Recreation Room
  • Rec Room: No
Additional Rooms
  • Addl Room 5 Length: 9.5
  • Addl Room 5 Width: 8
  • Addl Room 5 Name: Bedroom
  • Addl Room 5 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 6 Name: Sitting
  • Addl Room 6 Level: Upper
  • Addl Room 6 Length: 10
  • Addl Room 6 Width: 7
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease: No

Property History for 642 West Stephenson Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 16, 2025

Price Change

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202503196

$104,900
Nov 2, 2025

Price Change

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202503196

$119,900
Sep 16, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12395763

$149,900
Sep 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12395763

$204,900
Sep 10, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12395763

Aug 15, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12395763

$149,900
Aug 14, 2025

Price Change

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202503196

$149,900
Jul 14, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12395763

$179,900
Jul 13, 2025

Price Change

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202503196

$179,900
Jun 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12395763

$204,900
Jun 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202503196

$204,900
Jun 15, 2017

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #118205

$110,000
Jun 1, 2017

Expired

MRED #09621424

$99,900
May 6, 2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09621424

$99,900
May 5, 2017

Cancelled

MRED #09274853

$99,900
Mar 23, 2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09274853

$159,900
Mar 1, 2017

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #118205

Jun 28, 2016

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #118205

$159,900
May 22, 2003

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #100987

$125,000
Mar 20, 2003

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #100987

Mar 14, 2003

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #100987

$127,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/16/2025

Price Change

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202503196

$104,900
11/02/2025

Price Change

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202503196

$119,900
09/16/2025

Price Change

MRED #12395763

$149,900
09/16/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12395763

$204,900
09/10/2025

Contingent

MRED #12395763

08/15/2025

Price Change

MRED #12395763

$149,900
08/14/2025

Price Change

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202503196

$149,900
07/14/2025

Price Change

MRED #12395763

$179,900
07/13/2025

Price Change

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202503196

$179,900
06/17/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12395763

$204,900
06/12/2025

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202503196

$204,900
06/15/2017

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #118205

$110,000
06/01/2017

Expired

MRED #09621424

$99,900
05/06/2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09621424

$99,900
05/05/2017

Cancelled

MRED #09274853

$99,900
03/23/2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09274853

$159,900
03/01/2017

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #118205

06/28/2016

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #118205

$159,900
05/22/2003

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #100987

$125,000
03/20/2003

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #100987

03/14/2003

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #100987

$127,500

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 642 West Stephenson Street

Taxable ValueLand$2,368Additions$41,456Total$43,824
Tax Record2024$4,246 ($354 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Total Finished SqFt3,926 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,926 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,200 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1892CountySTEPHENSONAPN18-14-31-153-008

Schools near 642 West Stephenson Street

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
Blackhawk Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Freeport Middle School
Public7 to 8

Freeport High School
Public9 to 12

Empire 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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642 West Stephenson Street is a single family home for sale in Freeport, IL 61032. This property was listed for sale on June 13, 2025 by Weichert Realtors - Tovar Properties, it's currently listed at $104,900. It has been on the market for a total of 181 days and was last sold on June 16, 2017. This listing's school district is Freeport School District 145. Nearby schools include Blackhawk Elementary School, Freeport Middle School and Freeport High School. 642 West Stephenson Street is a 5-bed, 2-bath, 3,804 sqft single family home built in 1892.

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