These 10 Freeport-area homes sold in July fetched top dollar

Kathi Edwards
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The housing market remains red hot across in Illinois — including in Stephenson County.

Here are the 10 most expensive homes sold in July in the area.

10. 240 Park Crest Drive, Freeport

This home at 240 Park Crest Drive in Freeport sold for $169,900 on July 21, 2023.
This home at 240 Park Crest Drive in Freeport sold for $169,900 on July 21, 2023.

This three-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch-style home is next to Park Hills Golf Course. It features three fireplaces, a formal dining room, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, family room, main floor laundry, master bedroom with bath. The bedrooms have hardwood floors. The home has a fenced backyard and garden shed.

The property was listed by Kevin Althafer, Wingert Real Estate LLC and sold for $169,000 on July 21, 2023.

9. 1569 W. Stephenson St., Freeport

This home at 1569 W. Stephenson St. in Freeport sold for $169,900 on July 12, 2023.
This home at 1569 W. Stephenson St. in Freeport sold for $169,900 on July 12, 2023.

This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home has 2,758 square feet of living space. A covered front porch leads into a large open entry with a curved staircase and hardwood floors throughout. The living room features an arched opening, wood burning fireplace with a four-season sunroom and access to a maintenance-free deck. The kitchen has updated appliances and convenient double entry half bath.

The home sold for $169,900 on July 12, 2023. The property was listed by Aubra Palermo and Elizabeth Dreesman, Re/Max Property Source.

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8. 6293 High St., Freeport

This home at 6293 High St. in Freeport sold for $177,000 on July 20, 2023.
This home at 6293 High St. in Freeport sold for $177,000 on July 20, 2023.

This two-bedroom, two-bathroom home has a four-car garage plus an additional two-car garage. The fully fenced yard backs up to a cornfield offering unobstructed views all year long. The main level has a full bathroom as well as a deck off the kitchen, a dining room, space for a home office, a laundry room and a living room with a gas stone fireplace. The upstairs has two large bedrooms, plus a bath with soaker tub and separate shower.

The home sold for $177,000 on July 20, 2023. The property was listed by Milena Cojkic, Keller Williams Signature Realty.

7. 4212 E. Fawver Road, Ridott

This home at 4212 E. Fawver Road in Ridott sold for $185,000 on July 18, 2023.
This home at 4212 E. Fawver Road in Ridott sold for $185,000 on July 18, 2023.

This two-and-a-half-acre country retreat with wooded landscape has a two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom house. The two-and-a-half acres were recently sold off from a 10-acre parcel. Propane is rented through Stephenson Service Company.

The home sold on July 18, 2023, for $185,000. The property was listed by Brandon Harmon, NextHome First Class.

6. 607 N. Center St., Lena

This home at 607 N. Center St. in Lena sold for $199,900 on July 31, 2023.
This home at 607 N. Center St. in Lena sold for $199,900 on July 31, 2023.

This ranch-style home in the Butternut Woods subdivision has three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Most of the main floor now has new flooring and windows. The basement features an open family room that could be finished to add to your square footage, plus a workshop with built-in cabinets and shelving. The property features an oversized two-stall heated garage.

The home sold for $199,900 on July 31, 2023. The property was listed by Adam Werhane, Pat Brown Realty.

5. 201 Eply, Davis

This home at 201 Eply in Davis sold for $215,000 on July 14, 2023.
This home at 201 Eply in Davis sold for $215,000 on July 14, 2023.

This three-bedroom, three-bathroom home includes 2,520 square feet of living space on .45 acres. The ranch-style home was built in 2002 and has an attached garage.

The property sold for $215,000 on July 14, 2023. The property was listed by Jennifer Heatherly, Best Realty.

4. 684 Dover Court, Lake Summerset

This home at 684 Dover Court in Lake Summerset sold for $215,000 on July 25, 2023.
This home at 684 Dover Court in Lake Summerset sold for $215,000 on July 25, 2023.

This three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom home has 1,759 square feet of living space and was built in 1984. The home features a walk-out family room with a rock fireplace, a main level living room with vaulted ceilings, a brick patio, double lot and a primary bedroom with an en-suite bath and walk-in shower. The home also has a heated workshop.

The Lake Summerset home sold for $215,000 on July 25, 2023. The property was listed by Christine Wilke, Best Realty.

3. 216 Pine Drive, Orangeville

This home at 216 Pine Drive in Orangeville sold for $235,000 on July 27, 2023.
This home at 216 Pine Drive in Orangeville sold for $235,000 on July 27, 2023.

This three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom home built in 1996 has a main floor laundry, open floor plan, all hard surface flooring and a full basement which is partially finished with rough-in for another bathroom. There's a deck off dining area. The home also has an attached two-car garage and 2,144 square feet of living space.

The home sold on July 27, 2023, for $235,000. The property was listed by Kimberly Taylor, NextHome First Class.

2. 7571 IL RTE 75 E, Rock City

This home at 7571 IL RTE 75 E in Rock City sold for $250,000 on July 18, 2023.
This home at 7571 IL RTE 75 E in Rock City sold for $250,000 on July 18, 2023.

This stone home built in 1848 sitting on seven acres was completely rebuilt inside in 2022. Electric, plumbing, windows, flooring, kitchen cabinets and countertops, bathrooms upstairs and on the main floor. Lighting, fresh painted, HVAC, hot water heater and more. Three bedrooms upstairs with a bathroom. The home has 1,878 square feet of living space.

The home sold for $250,000 on July 18, 2023. The property was listed by Joan Welt, Choice Realty of Freeport LLC.

1. 3005 Countryside Lane, Freeport

This home at 3005 Countryside Lane in Freeport sold for $374,400 on July 31, 2023.
This home at 3005 Countryside Lane in Freeport sold for $374,400 on July 31, 2023.

This modern five bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom home is in a family-friendly neighborhood on the golf course. The home features a formal dining/living room, home office or den and central vac on all levels of the main house. The kitchen was recently renovated with new maple cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless-steel appliances, coffee bar and storage. Dual master suites - one on main level, one on the second level. The finished basement has a wet bar, recreation room and full bathroom.

The home sold on July 31, 2023, for $374,400. The property was listed by Kimberly Taylor, NextHome First Class.

Kathi Edwards is a freelance correspondent.

This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: 10 most expensive homes sold in the Freeport, Illinois area in July