$165,000

beds

bath

half bath

1,766

square ft

1228 W Lincoln Boulevard

Freeport, Illinois 61032

Closed / MLS #12749783 / Single Family / Freeport

Listing information updated 10/1/2026 at 10:43pm

Location, character, generous room sizes, and an updated kitchen, all wrapped into approximately 1,766 square feet! This home may not have a long list of rooms, but the space it offers is comfortable, open, and very spacious. Relax on the inviting front porch before stepping inside to a bright living room filled with character. Arched doorways, a magnificent open staircase, and original woodwork immediately set this home apart and give it the warmth and architectural detail that's hard to recreate today. The spacious living room flows into the formal dining room featuring hardwood floors and plenty of room for gatherings. The updated kitchen offers an island with breakfast bar, excellent workspace, and a more modern feel while still complementing the home's original character. A convenient main-floor half bath completes the first level. Upstairs you'll find two generously sized bedrooms plus an additional room currently used as a third bedroom. While it does not have a closet, it offers plenty of flexibility as a bedroom, home office, nursery, hobby room, or guest space. A full bath and abundant storage round out the second floor. With approximately 1,766 square feet, generously sized rooms, beautiful original woodwork, hardwood floors, arched doorways, an impressive open staircase, updated kitchen, and flexible living space, this home offers the character buyers love without sacrificing room to spread out. Just some of the updates include; New water heater 2023. New furnace 2021. New central air 2021. New appliances including washer and dryer in the last 10 years. New roof 2009.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Traditional

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Off Alley,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,766

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.22

Internal Features:

Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room

Room Information

Living Room:

14x12 - Main

Dining Room:

15x12 - Main

Kitchen:

14x14 - Main

Family Room:

14x12 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

14x12 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

14x11 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

N/A

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Office:

12x9 - Second Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$3,907

Tax Year:

2025

Location

Zip Code:

61032

City:

Freeport

County:

Stephenson

Schools

School District(s):

145

Elementary School:

Empire Elementary School

Middle School:

Carl Sandburg Middle School

High School:

Freeport High School

Architecture Style:

Traditional

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Off Alley,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,766

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.22

Internal Features:

Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room

Living Room:

14x12 - Main

Dining Room:

15x12 - Main

Kitchen:

14x14 - Main

Family Room:

14x12 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

14x12 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

14x11 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

N/A

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Office:

12x9 - Second Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Tax Amount:

$3,907

Tax Year:

2025

Zip Code:

61032

City:

Freeport

County:

Stephenson

School District(s):

145

Elementary School:

Empire Elementary School

Middle School:

Carl Sandburg Middle School

High School:

Freeport High School

Listing Office: RE/MAX Unites

Listing Office Phone: 815.297.1778

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