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Property Description
Classic American Foursquare offering over 2,000 sqft of beautifully maintained living space. This timeless brick home features 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, a wood-burning fireplace, a gourmet kitchen, spacious living and dining rooms, convenient first-floor laundry, and central air conditioning. Rich architectural details, including original built-in cabinetry, showcase the home's historic charm, while the walk-up attic offers exceptional potential for additional living space, a home office, or generous storage. Recent improvements include a new boiler heating system and water heater (2024), a new attic furnace (2026), updated flooring, fresh interior paint throughout, and numerous additional updates. Enjoy your morning coffee on the inviting front porch.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 812 S Locust Ave
General
- Price: $199,900
- Taxes: $2,691 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2606
- MLS ID: 202604679
- Updated: 9/20/2026
- Added to Site: 73 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Description: Detached
Location
- Area: Stephenson County
- County: Stephenson
- Subdivision: IL
School Information
- School District: Freeport 145
- Elementary School: Blackhawk Elementary
- Middle School: Freeport Jr High
- High School: Freeport High
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Water Heater: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: City/Community
- Water: City/Community
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: 2 Story
- Exterior Const.: Brick/Stone
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Basement Entrance
- Roof: Shingle
- Square Feet: 1,015
- Year Built: 1916
Lot Features
- Frontage: City/Town
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: City/Community
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $196.95
- For Sale/Rent/Lease: For Sale
- Tax Amount: $2,691
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Legal Description: PT-LOTS 18, 19, 20 BLK 6 KNOWLTON'S 2ND ADD
- Flood plain: Yes
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Schools
Schools serving 812 S Locust Ave
School District:Freeport School District 145
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Blackhawk Elementary School, Freeport, IL 1401 South Blackhawk Avenue, Freeport, IL 61032 | PK-4 | 0.4 mi |
Freeport Middle School 701 West Empire Street, Freeport, IL 61032 | 7-8 | 0.4 mi |
Freeport High School 701 West Moseley Street, Freeport, IL 61032 | 9-12 | 0.3 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 812 S Locust Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/20/2026
Price Reduced
$199,900
-4.81%
MLS
7/29/2026
Listed
$210,000
—
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 812 S Locust Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,691
-15%
$28,368
—
2024
$3,176
25%
$28,368
42%
2023
$2,539
2%
$19,967
—
2022
$2,478
-11%
$19,967
-2%
2021
$2,787
5%
$20,440
—
2020
$2,659
11%
$20,440
13%
2019
$2,393
2%
$18,148
3%
2018
$2,335
2%
$17,672
2%
2017
$2,291
—
$17,338
-1%
2016
$2,290
43%
$17,535
-5%
2015
$1,596
—
$18,396
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Estimate the Cost
Estimate the Cost for 812 S Locust Ave
812 S Locust Avenue, Freeport, IL 61032 (MLS# 202604679) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 812 S Locust Avenue is currently listed for $199,900 and was received on July 29, 2026. Want to learn more about 812 S Locust Avenue? 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.

