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Property Description
This two-bedroom, one-bathroom house presents a solid canvas and a wallet-friendly starting point, making it an appealing choice for hands-on buyers, budget-minded first-time homebuyers, or investors seeking a project with genuine upside. Beneath your feet, finished hardwood floors bring warmth and timeless character to the main living spaces, waiting for your paint palette and personal flourishes to complete the picture. A pair of comfortable bedrooms offers restful retreats, while the full bathroom keeps daily routines refreshingly straightforward. Thoughtful touches, such as laundry hookups on both levels, add convenience, and the attic provides tuck-away storage for holiday bins and seasonal treasures. Then there's the basement, and calling it huge feels like an understatement. This cavernous lower level is bursting with possibility, whether you envision a sprawling workshop, a future recreation room, or simply the kind of storage that makes clutter a distant memory. Outdoors, the generous lot invites gardening, entertaining, or lazy afternoons soaking up the Illinois sunshine, and dedicated parking means you'll never circle the block searching for a spot. Tucked into a welcoming Freeport neighborhood, everyday conveniences and local amenities sit comfortably within reach. With sensible pricing and abundant renovation potential, this home is a rare chance to build sweat equity your way. Opportunities like this don't linger long.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 961 W Jefferson St
General
- Price: $115,000
- Taxes: $2,525 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2606
- MLS ID: 202604999
- Updated: 8/11/2026
- Added to Site: 7 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Attic Storage
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Garage Description: Detached
Location
- Area: Stephenson County
- County: Stephenson
- Subdivision: IL
School Information
- School District: Freeport 145
- Elementary School: Freeport 145
- Middle School: Freeport 145
- High School: Freeport 145
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Water Heater: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: City/Community
- Water: City/Community
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full Exposure
- Roof: Shingle
- Square Feet: 900
- Year Built: 1952
Lot Features
- Frontage: City/Town
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: City/Community
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $127.78
- For Sale/Rent/Lease: For Sale
- Tax Amount: $2,525
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Legal Description: LT 64 FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS RESUB
- Flood plain: Yes
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Schools
Schools serving 961 W Jefferson St
School District:Freeport School District 145
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Blackhawk Elementary School, Freeport, IL 1401 South Blackhawk Avenue, Freeport, IL 61032 | PK-4 | 0.6 mi |
Freeport Middle School 701 West Empire Street, Freeport, IL 61032 | 7-8 | 0.3 mi |
Freeport High School 701 West Moseley Street, Freeport, IL 61032 | 9-12 | 0.4 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 961 W Jefferson St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/11/2026
Listed
$115,000
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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 961 W Jefferson St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,701
7%
$28,457
—
2024
$2,525
30%
$28,457
37%
2023
$1,947
6%
$20,758
—
2022
$1,832
-6%
$20,758
3%
2021
$1,950
6%
$20,110
—
2020
$1,836
23%
$20,110
16%
2019
$1,489
4%
$17,296
3%
2018
$1,435
3%
$16,863
2%
2017
$1,395
-5%
$16,559
-4%
2016
$1,462
-16%
$17,190
-12%
2015
$1,750
—
$19,592
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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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Estimate the Cost for 961 W Jefferson St
961 W Jefferson Street, Freeport, IL 61032 (MLS# 202604999) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 961 W Jefferson Street is currently listed for $115,000 and was received on August 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 961 W Jefferson Street? 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.

