For sale

$585,000

Est. $4,631/mo —

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3,592

sq ft

2579 W Fairgrounds Rd, Freeport, IL 61032

About this home

Escape to your own private retreat on 15 acres where nature, recreation, and comfort come together. This 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers the perfect balance of peaceful country living and everyday functionality. Inside, you'll find spacious living areas, a thoughtful floor plan, and a finished walkout basement that expands your living and entertaining space. Step outside and explore the incredible variety this property has to offer. Enjoy a large, level grassy yard surrounding the home, mature timber that provides privacy and abundant wildlife, and a scenic trail leading down to the Creek. At the water's edge with 700' linear ft, you'll discover a rare, flat riverside area perfect for camping, fishing, bonfires, kayaking, hunting, or simply relaxing while taking in the beauty of nature. The versatile shop provides endless possibilities for storage, projects, or recreational vehicles. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, a weekend getaway, or your own private outdoor paradise, this exceptional property offers a lifestyle that's hard to find. Opportunities like this don't come along often-schedule your private showing and experience all this remarkable property has to offer.

Single-familyProperty Type

1985Year Built

15.83 acresLot Size

$163Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Kimberly Taylor • NextHome First Class

Listed by Becky Taylor • NextHome First Class

Listing updated: Jul 26, 2026 at 02:36pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12687672

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$4,631 per month

Principal and interest$3,272

Property taxes

$1,178

HOA dues

Home insurance

$180

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Empire Elementary School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.4mi

3/10

Freeport Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

3/10

Freeport High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi

1/10

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Lifestyle

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Offer insights

2579 W Fairgrounds Rd · $585,000

Strong offer

$583K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $583K+ is a strong offer

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SALE-TO-LIST

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
First-floor bedroom and first-floor full bath
Built-in features and bookcases
Open floorplan with separate dining room
Skylights and drapes
Partially finished basement with exterior/walk-out access and rec/family area
Separate dining room

Bedrooms
3 bedrooms total
Master bedroom on main level with full bath (tub and separate shower)
Bedroom 2 on main level (13 x 10)
Bedroom 3 on main level (18 x 10)

Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Separate shower in at least one bath

Kitchen
Galley kitchen with granite counters
Updated kitchen

Laundry & utility
Laundry on main level with multiple locations

Flooring
Hardwood
Carpet
Wood

Heating & cooling
Propane forced-air heating
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 2579 W Fairgrounds Rd

Sale History
Tax History

This is a new listing, so no sales records exist yet. As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,524 (−8.7%)

$13,964 + $80,962

$94,926

2024

$7,142 (+1.5%)

$13,964 + $80,962

$94,926

2023

$7,039 (+0.1%)

$13,038 + $69,978

$83,016

2022

$7,030 (+6.1%)

$11,066 + $59,394

$70,460

2021

$6,626 (−1.0%)

$10,253 + $55,030

$65,283

2020

$6,695 (+1.2%)

$10,253 + $54,013

$64,266

2019

$6,618 (+3.0%)

$10,052 + $52,954

$63,006

2018

$6,425 (+5.3%)

$9,783 + $51,537

$61,320

2016

$6,100

$9,462 + $49,720

$59,182

Public record

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Lot size

1.29 Acres

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Total Sq. Ft.

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Year built

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

Stephenson County

APN

031811126010

Parking Spaces

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Basement

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Accessible

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HOA Dues

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Garage

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Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Freeport, IL • 61032

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Sun exposure

98/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 10% for direct sun exposure in Freeport. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Redfin Estimate for 2579 W Fairgrounds Rd

$565,367

$20K under list price of $585K

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $200K to $540K.

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$308,500 Last sold price
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smaller lot
5 years older
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$340,000 Last sold price
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1 year older
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19 years older
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
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$80/sq ft
smaller lot
27 years older

Rental earnings

Est. $2,551 per month, based on comparable rentals

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