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521 Cedar Creek Rd, Freeport, IL, 61032

2beds
1baths
1,100sqft
$255,000
$232price/sqft
$2,109/moest. monthly cost
$84,360/yrincome needed

About This Home

OLD WORLD CHARM A quaint cottage overlooking acres of woods and a creek. Up above is a grassy field near the little old red barn. Totalling 4.75 acres on the edge of the village of Cedarville, IL. 2 bedrooms ,1 bath, full basement with 2 stall garage under cottage. 2 long driveways for all your gatherings. It's so beautiful, you'll want to entertain The living space speaks for itself, and what a statement The mirror and candlestick holders can stay. The sofa can stay for the ambiance if you'd like. Original 1933 Stone working Fireplace. Beautiful, original 1933 beams. Vaulted ceiling, and you can fit a 12' Christmas tree to the top. The double doors open out to the perfect patio the "overlook" The nice, clean, adjustable King size bed stays for gazing out the charming paned window in the Master bedroom; just wait til the moonlight pours in! Washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator, and microwave stay. Archway gate on the rock path stays. Lilacs and lilies grace the garden bordering the rocked in flower beds. Oh the peace and possibilities!! Enjoy: Magnet fishing, berry picking, treasure hunting(just ask) bird calling, overlook sitting, wildlife watching, trail hiking, dragonflies swarming, wind chimes blowing, and stars glowing!

Getting Around

1
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
11
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

3/10
Freeport Middle SchoolGrades 7-86.7 mi
1/10
Freeport High SchoolGrades 9-126.6 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1933

Materials

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Wood

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dryer,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove/Cooktop,Washer,Electric Water Heater
  • Laundry features: In Basement

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full

Bedroom2

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 1972

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 2

Features

  • Ceiling-Vaults/Cathedral,Ceiling-Wood Decorative
  • Number of fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,100

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,100
  • Total interior livable area: 1,100 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 20808

Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 36816

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 2730

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 130931152005

Features

  • Patio & porch: Patio,Porch 3 Season
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Country

Lot

  • Lot size: 4 Acres
  • Features: Subdivided

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Garage Door Opener
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Drought
    DroughtModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Hail
Inland Flooding
Strong Wind
Tornado
Drought
Ice Storm
Lightning
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties

Flood
Other
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,289$15,468
Home Insurance *$246$2,952
Property Taxes $444$5,328
Electricity $130$1,569
Total$2,109$25,308
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$72,308/yr
40% on housing$63,270/yr
45% on housing$56,240/yr

Illinois FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 1,961Commercial: 62
Total Premiums$4.35M
Total Exposure$370.02M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 15.5%
15.5%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.1%
0.1%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$232This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 61032$85
Stephenson County$97

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 61032$77
Stephenson County$76

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-19Price change$255,000
2026-06-12Listed for sale$295,000
2017-10-27Sold$90,000
2017-10-10Pending sale$99,000
2017-09-28Listed for sale$99,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJOAN WELT
BrokerageChoice Realty Of Freeport Llc

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