855 W Stephenson Street — Freeport, IL 61032
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Freeport, IL 61032

855 W Stephenson Street

$170,000
4 beds · 2 baths · 2,478 sqft
Listed at $170,000 6 days on market $4,364/yr taxes
01About this home

Step back in time with one of Freeport's oldest homes, offering timeless character, solid brick construction, and a rare history with only four owners. With the current owner having loved this home for over 55 years. As you enter you will find the classic appeal with an open the staircase and the charm of original details paired with peaceful outdoor spaces that feel like your own private garden retreat. This historic home features original hardwood floors, a welcoming living room with built-in bookcases, wood-burning fireplace, bay window, and french doors leading to a screened porch. The formal dining room with built-ins flows into the kitchen, which includes an original butler's pantry, along with a mudroom featuring built-in benches and a convenient second staircase to the upper level. A main-floor half bath plus a family room with vaulted ceiling and wood stove provide additional living space and comfort. Upstairs, you will find four bedrooms and a full bath, offering space for family, guests, or home office needs. A covered breezeway connects the home to the garage, adds extra convenience. Outdoor living is truly special, with a screened porch that feels like a hidden garden, along with a beautifully landscaped backyard featuring garden beds, walking paths, and an outdoor fireplace, creating a park-like setting ideal for relaxing or entertaining. A rare opportunity to own a piece of Freeport history with charm, character, and space both inside and out.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$170,000
List price
2,478
Square feet
4
Bedrooms
1 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1857
Year built
0.47 ac
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$4,364
Annual taxes
Detached Single
Style
6
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced Air
Cooling
None
Appliances
RangeRefrigeratorWasherDryerWater Softener
Parking
Garage OwnedAttachedGarage
Construction
Brick
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Empire Elementary School
Freeport, IL
📍6.7 mi🚗17 min
M Middle school
Freeport Junior High School
Freeport, IL
H High school
Freeport High School
Freeport, IL
📍6.5 mi🚗17 min
  • Cedar Inn 0.8 mi
  • Mobil Mart 0.6 mi
  • Lions Park 0.6 mi
  • Nothing surfaced nearby in our maps data.
POI data via Mapbox · OpenStreetMap contributors
06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

Jun 8, 2026
SoldThis listing
$170,000
Apr 24, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
RE/MAX Unites
$170,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by RE/MAX Unites · Aubra Palermo · 815-275-6610
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12628576
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