Located on a quiet country road and conveniently located close to Freeport with access to Route 20. This farmstead has been under the same family ownership for over 100 years. The home has been well maintained over the years, has vinyl siding and mostly replacement windows. Original woodwork and hardwood floors throughout. Spacious living room and dining room, den/office. Country size kitchen and 1/2 bath complete the first floor. 4 bedrooms and full bath on the second floor. Floored attic for storage. The lower level has a shower and laundry set up. The house is heated by gas forced air furnace. Also has woodburning furnace. Outside there is a full set of buildings including a 3 stall & 2 stall garage, machine shed, cattle shed, barn and block building. Plenty of room for hobbies or raising a few animals. Some building contents along with a supply of firewood will stay with the property. Remaining appliances stay but sold "as is. " Nice country setting. Survey just completed.
Single-familyProperty Type
2.05 acresLot Size
$149Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
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Located on a quiet country road and conveniently located close to Freeport with access to Route 20. This farmstead has been under the same family ownership for over 100 years. The home has been well maintained over the years, has vinyl siding and mostly replacement windows. Original woodwork and hardwood floors throughout. Spacious living room and dining room, den/office. Country size kitchen and 1/2 bath complete the first floor. 4 bedrooms and full bath on the second floor. Floored attic for storage. The lower level has a shower and laundry set up. The house is heated by gas forced air furnace. Also has woodburning furnace. Outside there is a full set of buildings including a 3 stall & 2 stall garage, machine shed, cattle shed, barn and block building. Plenty of room for hobbies or raising a few animals. Some building contents along with a supply of firewood will stay with the property. Remaining appliances stay but sold "as is. " Nice country setting. Survey just completed.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$5,103 (+9.1%)
$9,991 + $54,756
$64,747
2023
$4,676 (+2.5%)
$9,883 + $48,508
$58,391
2022
$4,560 (+8.3%)
$8,220 + $40,345
$48,565
2021
$4,212 (+4.9%)
$7,495 + $36,788
$44,283
2020
$4,015 (−13.7%)
$7,495 + $33,923
$41,418
2019
$4,650
$7,348 + $33,258
$40,606
Tax history for 5987 Preston Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$5,103 (+9.1%)
$9,991 + $54,756
$64,747
2023
$4,676 (+2.5%)
$9,883 + $48,508
$58,391
2022
$4,560 (+8.3%)
$8,220 + $40,345
$48,565
2021
$4,212 (+4.9%)
$7,495 + $36,788
$44,283
2020
$4,015 (−13.7%)
$7,495 + $33,923
$41,418
2019
$4,650
$7,348 + $33,258
$40,606
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
2.06 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Stephenson County
APN
081329101002
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 3, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Gravel, Detached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Propane
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener, Electric Water Heater
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 2
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 2.05
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Freeport 145
Elementary School: Freeport 145
Middle Or Junior School: Freeport 145
High School: Freeport 145
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.06 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Stephenson County
APN: 081329101002
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 3, 2026
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Schools
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 3.9mi
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Freeport Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.4mi
3/10
Freeport High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.4mi
1/10
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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 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$249,000 – $301,000
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