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Property Description
Location, character, generous room sizes, and an updated kitchen, all wrapped into approximately 1,766 square feet! This home may not have a long list of rooms, but the space it offers is comfortable, open, and very spacious. Relax on the inviting front porch before stepping inside to a bright living room filled with character. Arched doorways, a magnificent open staircase, and original woodwork immediately set this home apart and give it the warmth and architectural detail that's hard to recreate today. The spacious living room flows into the formal dining room featuring hardwood floors and plenty of room for gatherings. The updated kitchen offers an island with breakfast bar, excellent workspace, and a more modern feel while still complementing the home's original character. A convenient main-floor half bath completes the first level. Upstairs you'll find two generously sized bedrooms plus an additional room currently used as a third bedroom. While it does not have a closet, it offers plenty of flexibility as a bedroom, home office, nursery, hobby room, or guest space. A full bath and abundant storage round out the second floor. With approximately 1,766 square feet, generously sized rooms, beautiful original woodwork, hardwood floors, arched doorways, an impressive open staircase, updated kitchen, and flexible living space, this home offers the character buyers love without sacrificing room to spread out. Just some of the updates include; New water heater 2023. New furnace 2021. New central air 2021. New appliances including washer and dryer in the last 10 years. New roof 2009.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1228 W Lincoln Blvd
General
- Sold For: $165,000
- Taxes: $3,907 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12749783
- Added to Site: 49 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Off-Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Freeport
- County: Stephenson
- Driving Directions: House will be on your left just past Saxby
School Information
- School District: 145
- Midd School District: 145
- Elementary School: Empire Elementary School
- Middle School: Carl Sandburg Middle School
- High School: Freeport High School
- Private School: Freeport High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,766
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1904
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 60 x 162
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1904
- Tax Amount: $3,907.7
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 18133618002000
Listed by RE/MAX Unites
Sold by Crawford Realty, LLC
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Schools
Schools serving 1228 W Lincoln Blvd
School District:Freeport School District 145
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Empire Elementary School 1325 West Empire Street, Freeport, IL 61032 | PK-4 | 0.6 mi |
Freeport Middle School 701 West Empire Street, Freeport, IL 61032 | 7-8 | 0.9 mi |
Freeport High School 701 West Moseley Street, Freeport, IL 61032 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1228 W Lincoln Blvd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/30/2026
Sold
$165,000
3.12%
MLS
9/02/2026
Listed
$160,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1228 W Lincoln Boulevard, Freeport, IL 61032 (MLS# 12749783) is a Single Family property that was sold at $165,000 on September 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 1228 W Lincoln Boulevard? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Freeport? You can browse all Freeport real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

