720 W American St, Freeport, IL, 61032
About This Home
Welcome home to this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch that's full of comfort, character, and value! Offering easy one-level living with a full basement complete with a sump pump, this home provides plenty of storage and room for future possibilities. The kitchen comes fully equipped with all appliances included, making your move even easier. One of the standout features is the finished, heated garage that's currently set up as the perfect man cave, hobby space, workshop, or game room. Step outside to enjoy the fenced backyard featuring a cozy fire pit for relaxing evenings and an additional storage shed to keep your lawn equipment and seasonal items organized. Whether you're a first-time buyer, looking to downsize, or searching for a move-in-ready home with great outdoor space, this property offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and affordability. Schedule your private showing today!
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1952
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Construction materials: Aluminum Siding,Other
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Bedroom2
- Level: Main
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11X9
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas,Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 816
- Total interior livable area: 816 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11X10
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 198
- Dimensions: 11X18
Master Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11X11
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 18143135102100
- Special condition: None
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Lot size: 5,662 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 60x100
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Asphalt,Heated Garage,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
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
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Heat Wave
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $657 | $7,884 |
| Home Insurance * | $125 | $1,500 |
| Property Taxes | $226 | $2,712 |
| Electricity | $130 | $1,569 |
| Total | $1,138 | $13,656 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Illinois FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-03 | Listed for sale | $130,000 |
| 2014-11-18 | Sold | $48,000 |
| 2013-06-03 | Sold | $50,500 |
| 2008-04-24 | Sold | $47,000 |
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