Peaceful five-acre retreat just outside Freeport offering more than 6,500 square feet of finished living space, custom finishes, a walkout daylight lower level, and seven heated garage stalls. Quality, space, and amenities like these would be difficult to recreate at today’s construction costs. From the brick-front exterior and landscaped setting to the custom flooring, cabinetry, and built-ins throughout, this impressive home was designed with craftsmanship, comfort, and entertaining in mind. The grand open foyer introduces the home’s dramatic scale and leads to a private office with French doors, built-in cabinetry, and an integrated desk. The formal dining room is conveniently positioned near the kitchen, while the massive great room features a soaring two-story wall of windows, abundant natural light, and custom built-in cabinetry. The spacious kitchen offers extensive cabinetry, a center island, breakfast bar, pantry, and generous workspace. It opens to a bright breakfast room with direct access to the deck overlooking the fenced backyard, ideal for outdoor dining, entertaining, or enjoying the peaceful acreage setting. The main-floor primary suite creates a true private retreat with a sitting area and built-ins, an approximately 10' x 8' walk-in closet, and a spacious private bath featuring a large soaking tub, walk-in shower, and double-sink vanity. The main-floor laundry room provides exceptional cabinetry and storage and is conveniently located near the heated three-car attached garage. Upstairs, Bedrooms 2 and 3 each include walk-in closets and share an oversized approximately 12' x 9' Jack-and-Jill bath. Bedroom 4 offers its own private suite with an approximately 11' x 9' bath, an 11' x 8' walk-in closet, and an adjoining 17' x 14' bonus room with double closets, providing outstanding options for guests, a second office, hobbies, a studio, or additional private family room. The walkout daylight lower level provides nearly 2,000 additional square feet of finished living and entertaining space. This level includes a spacious family room with wet bar, game room, exercise room with French doors and a walk-in closet, guest room, full bath, and abundant unfinished storage. Car collectors, hobbyists, contractors, and buyers needing exceptional workshop or storage space will appreciate the heated three-car attached garage, with an Electric Vehicle charger plus the heated four-car detached garage. Together, the seven garage stalls provide remarkable flexibility for vehicles, recreational equipment, collections, tools, or business-related storage. Set on approximately five acres with mature trees, pollinator garden, a fenced backyard, expansive deck, and peaceful views, this distinctive property offers the privacy of country living while remaining conveniently close to Freeport. Features like zoned hi-efficient heating and air, central vac, new roof in 2022 make this an affordable home to maintain. A rare opportunity to own an executive-scale home with a main-floor primary suite, private office, multiple guest and recreation spaces, walkout lower level, custom craftsmanship, and seven heated garage stalls, all surrounded by five peaceful acres.
Peaceful five-acre retreat just outside Freeport offering more than 6,500 square feet of finished living space, custom finishes, a walkout daylight lower level, and seven heated garage stalls. Quality, space, and amenities like these would be difficult to recreate at today's construction costs. From the brick-front exterior and landscaped setting to the custom flooring, cabinetry, and built-ins throughout, this impressive home was designed with craftsmanship, comfort, and entertaining in mind. The grand open foyer introduces the home's dramatic scale and leads to a private office with French doors, built-in cabinetry, and an integrated desk. The formal dining room is conveniently positioned near the kitchen, while the massive great room features a soaring two-story wall of windows, abundant natural light, and custom built-in cabinetry. The spacious kitchen offers extensive cabinetry, a center island, breakfast bar, pantry, and generous workspace. It opens to a bright breakfast room with direct access to the deck overlooking the fenced backyard, ideal for outdoor dining, entertaining, or enjoying the peaceful acreage setting. The main-floor primary suite creates a true private retreat with a sitting area and built-ins, an approximately 10' x 8' walk-in closet, and a spacious private bath featuring a large soaking tub, walk-in shower, and double-sink vanity. The main-floor laundry room provides exceptional cabinetry and storage and is conveniently located near the heated three-car attached garage. Upstairs, Bedrooms 2 and 3 each include walk-in closets and share an oversized approximately 12' x 9' Jack-and-Jill bath. Bedroom 4 offers its own private suite with an approximately 11' x 9' bath, an 11' x 8' walk-in closet, and an adjoining 17' x 14' bonus room with double closets, providing outstanding options for guests, a second office, hobbies, a studio, or additional private family room. The walkout daylight lower level provides nearly 2,000 additional square feet of finished living and entertaining space. This level includes a spacious family room with wet bar, game room, exercise room with French doors and a walk-in closet, guest room, full bath, and abundant unfinished storage. Car collectors, hobbyists, contractors, and buyers needing exceptional workshop or storage space will appreciate the heated three-car attached garage, with an Electric Vehicle charger plus the heated four-car detached garage. Together, the seven garage stalls provide remarkable flexibility for vehicles, recreational equipment, collections, tools, or business-related storage. Set on approximately five acres with mature trees, pollinator garden, a fenced backyard, expansive deck, and peaceful views, this distinctive property offers the privacy of country living while remaining conveniently close to Freeport. Features like zoned hi-efficient heating and air, central vac, new roof in 2022 make this an affordable home to maintain. A rare opportunity to own an executive-scale home with a main-floor primary suite, private office, multiple guest and recreation spaces, walkout lower level, custom craftsmanship, and seven heated garage stalls, all surrounded by five peaceful acres.
NWIAR #202604686
Jul 29, 2026
Listed
$550,000
$60/sq ft
NWIAR #202402140
Feb 18, 2025
Sold
$525,000
$57/sq ft
Feb 10, 2025
Pending
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Jan 16, 2025
Relisted
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Jan 2, 2025
Pending
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Aug 16, 2024
Price Changed
$594,900
$65/sq ft
Jun 4, 2024
Price Changed
$619,900
$67/sq ft
May 6, 2024
Listed
$634,900
$69/sq ft
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Custom built home with over 6,000 finished square feet in countryside area. This area is very calm and inviting while close to city life and all the amenities. Krape Park backdoor is a short car or bike ride away. This four bedroom, 4.5 bath home is very amenable for many lifestyles. Hardwood flooring, tile and carpet, many built ins, main floor bedroom suite with sitting area, walk-in closet and complete bath. Formal dining room, den, office, or library with built-in shelves and desk. Sunken area again, with your choice of use. Upper level has three bedrooms, 2 baths, walk in closets and an addition area that can be your choice as to what to do. The loft affect is highlighted from the front door forward to the two main levels. Main floor also has a nice size laundry room, kitchen with all the bells and whistles and a pantry. The lower level is walk -out to nature at your back door. Professionally landscaped and maintained to add to the beauty. Wet bar, four finished rooms, full bath, mechanics room, zoned AC, active radon system, home is wired for internet. New roof in 2022, deck off kitchen eating area for enjoyable sitting. Three stall attached garage in addition to an unattached 4 stall heated garage. If unique is what you seek, this is your property to call home, or a peaceful get away. Christensen Home Town Realtors does hold earnest money.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10683591
Jun 11, 2021
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$525,000
$57/sq ft
Apr 19, 2021
Pending
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Nov 18, 2020
Price Changed
$550,000
$60/sq ft
Oct 14, 2020
Relisted (Reactivated)
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Oct 12, 2020
Listing Removed
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Sep 27, 2020
Relisted (Reactivated)
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Sep 25, 2020
Listing Removed
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Aug 21, 2020
Price Changed
$565,000
$61/sq ft
Apr 2, 2020
Listed (New)
$589,900
$64/sq ft
NWIAR #1111115
Jun 11, 2021
Sold
$525,000
$57/sq ft
Apr 2, 2020
Listed
$550,000
$60/sq ft
NWIAR #202001697
Jun 11, 2021
Sold
$525,000
$57/sq ft
Apr 2, 2020
Listed
$550,000
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,847 (−13.0%)
$18,122 + $167,849
$185,971
2024
$19,357 (+7.7%)
$18,122 + $167,849
$185,971
2023
$17,977 (−0.2%)
$16,921 + $184,661
$201,582
2022
$18,005 (+1.6%)
$14,362 + $156,732
$171,094
2021
$17,718 (+5.5%)
$13,307 + $145,216
$158,523
2020
$16,790 (+1.0%)
$13,307 + $138,823
$152,130
2019
$16,618 (+2.8%)
$13,046 + $136,101
$149,147
2018
$16,163 (+6.2%)
$12,697 + $132,458
$145,155
2016
$15,221
$12,411 + $126,301
$138,712
Public record
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5 Acres
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County
Stephenson County
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031810276002
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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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Historical weather
Freeport, IL • 61032
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 26% for direct sun exposure in Freeport. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.7 hrs
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JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 3285 W Forest Rd
$530,767
$19K under list price of $550K
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