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Property Description
Super clean, spacious, and move-in ready! This beautifully maintained 2-bedroom ranch offers comfortable one-level living with generously sized rooms and an abundance of natural light throughout. The functional floor plan features an eat-in area just off the kitchen plus a separate dining area adjoining the living room-perfect for everyday living and entertaining. One of the highlights of the home is the inviting three-season porch overlooking the professional-style landscaped yard, creating a peaceful spot to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The full basement provides plenty of additional space and endless possibilities, complete with a convenient half bath and room for recreation, hobbies, storage, or future finished living space. With its exceptional cleanliness, spacious layout, beautiful yard, and obvious pride of ownership, this charming ranch is one you'll want to see!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1353 Empire Ct
General
- Price: $165,000
- Taxes: $3,981 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12759969
- Updated: 9/23/2026
- Added to Site: 8 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Freeport
- County: Stephenson
- Township: Freeport
- Driving Directions: US RT 20 W to IL RT 26 S to Empire St to Empire Ct
School Information
- School District: 145
- Elem School District: 145
- Midd School District: 145
- High School District: 145
- Middle School: Freeport Junior High 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
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full, Daylight
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,223
- Sq. Ft. Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
- Year Built: 1965
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 75 x 135
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1965
- Tax Amount: $3,981
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 18180112701700
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Schools
Schools serving 1353 Empire Ct
School District:Freeport School District 145
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Empire Elementary School 1325 West Empire Street, Freeport, IL 61032 | PK-4 | 0.3 mi |
Freeport Middle School 701 West Empire Street, Freeport, IL 61032 | 7-8 | 0.7 mi |
Freeport High School 701 West Moseley Street, Freeport, IL 61032 | 9-12 | 0.7 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 1353 Empire Ct
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/16/2026
Listed
$165,000
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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.
Tax History
Tax History for 1353 Empire Ct
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,982
6%
$39,453
—
2024
$3,757
—
$39,453
13%
2023
$3,742
4%
$34,878
—
2022
$3,584
15%
$34,878
22%
2021
$3,105
6%
$28,585
1%
2020
$2,920
15%
$28,441
12%
2019
$2,545
3%
$25,300
3%
2018
$2,468
2%
$24,679
2%
2017
$2,411
—
$24,244
-1%
2016
$2,416
1%
$24,500
—
2015
$2,382
—
$24,500
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1353 Empire Court, Freeport, IL 61032 (MLS# 12759969) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 1353 Empire Court is currently listed for $165,000 and was received on September 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 1353 Empire Court? 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.

