See which community had the most expensive homes sold in May in the Freeport area

Kathi Edwards
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The housing market is showing no signs of slowing down in Stephenson County.

Here are the 10 most expensive homes sold during May in the Freeport area:

10. 194 Corkhill Court, Lake Summerset

This home at 194 Corkhill Court in Lake Summerset sold for $189,900 on May 12, 2023.
This home at 194 Corkhill Court in Lake Summerset sold for $189,900 on May 12, 2023.

This newly remodeled three-bedroom, two-bathroom home's windows, roof and siding are all less than five years old. The new kitchen features two-year-old appliances that stay. There are also new bathrooms, walls and commercial grade flooring.

The home sold for $189,900 on May 12. The property was listed by Jennifer Heatherly, Best Realty.

9. 2260 Woodland Court, Freeport

This home at 2260 Woodland Court in Freeport sold for $191,000 on May 5, 2023.
This home at 2260 Woodland Court in Freeport sold for $191,000 on May 5, 2023.

This three-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch has several updates and main floor living. The master suite has double closets and a step-in shower. The family room has a gas fireplace. The outdoor space includes pergola-covered deck and fenced back yard. The full basement has a kitchenette and laundry.

The home sold on May 5 sold for $191,000. The property was listed by Aubra Palermo, RE/MAX Property Source.

8. 758 Gainsboro, Lake Summerset

This home at 758 Gainsboro in Lake Summerset sold for $199,000 on May 2, 2023.
This home at 758 Gainsboro in Lake Summerset sold for $199,000 on May 2, 2023.

This exposed ranch-style home has a circular driveway and hilltop views on a corner lot. Two of the home's three bedrooms, two full baths, living room, dining room, gas fireplace and laundry room are all on the main level. The walk-out lower level is completely finished and has a family room, third bedroom, a half-bathroom, a workshop and a large storage area. The home also has a two-car garage.

The home sold for $199,000 on May 2. The property was listed by Patricia Tynan, Best Realty.

7. 9649 Excelsior Road, Winslow

This home at 9649 Excelsior Road in Winslow sold for $215,000 on May 30, 2023.
This home at 9649 Excelsior Road in Winslow sold for $215,000 on May 30, 2023.

This rural property was updated with a propane gas forced air furnace, vinyl replacement windows, paint, flooring and fixtures. It was surveyed at exactly two acres. The four-stall detached garage, small white shed and smaller red shed were included in the sale. Walk-in pantry. The old two-story summer kitchen is attached to the house via the enclosed porch.

The home sold on May 30 for $215,000. The property was listed by Kimberly Taylor, NextHome First Class.

6. 224 Quarry Lane, Orangeville

This home at 224 Quarry Lane in Orangeville sold for $230,000 on May 2, 2023.
This home at 224 Quarry Lane in Orangeville sold for $230,000 on May 2, 2023.

Built in 2000, this four-bedroom, four-bathroom home has a two-stall attached garage with three levels of finished space. The main level features formal living and dining rooms and a family room. All four bedrooms and two full bathrooms are on the second floor. The home also has a salt water heated pool and gazebo.

The home sold for $230,000 on May 2. The property was listed by Kimberly Taylor, NextHome First Class.

5. 1335 Ridgefield Road, Freeport

This home at 1335 Ridgefield Road in Freeport sold for $269,900 on May 25, 2023.
This home at 1335 Ridgefield Road in Freeport sold for $269,900 on May 25, 2023.

This custom built three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom home is located on a cul-de-sac near Krape Park. The home has a formal dining room, eat-in area off the kitchen and a four-season room overlooking the landscaped yard.

The home sold on May 25 for $269,900. The property was listed by Kimberly Taylor, NextHome First Class.

4. 4573 S. Bunker Hill Road, German Valley

This home at 4573 S. Bunker Hill Road in German Valley sold for $359,900 on May 5, 2023.
This home at 4573 S. Bunker Hill Road in German Valley sold for $359,900 on May 5, 2023.

This home has three bedrooms and one-and-a-half bathrooms. There is a fireplace in the living room and a swimming pool in the back. There is a workshop on the property with outbuildings and two acres that are tillable.

The home sold for $359,900 on May 5. The property was listed by Angela Schmidt, Key Realty.

3. 12 Delburne Drive, Lake Summerset

This home at 12 Delburne Drive in Lake Summerset sold for $385,000 on May 11, 2023.
This home at 12 Delburne Drive in Lake Summerset sold for $385,000 on May 11, 2023.

This home has three bedrooms, a main floor master with en-suite bath and an upper bedroom with loft. The great room has a vaulted ceiling and wood burning fireplace. The walkout level family room is just steps from the shoreline and has its own fireplace and toy room. There's a detached two car garage with upper-level storage. The home also features a full wrap around deck and a cantilever pier at the shoreline.

The home sold for $385,000 on May 11. The property was listed by Don Morgan, Morgan Realty Inc.

2. 520 Baintree, Lake Summerset

This home at 520 Baintree in Lake Summerset sold for $385,000 on May 19, 2023.
This home at 520 Baintree in Lake Summerset sold for $385,000 on May 19, 2023.

This lake front four-bedroom, two-bathroom home has more than 2,200 square feet of living space. Walk out to the lake from the lover level, which has a family room, bedroom and workshop. The home features vaulted ceilings and an open design. The property has a u-shaped driveway and a one-and-a-half car garage. The shoreline was recently restabilized with boulders.

The home sold for $385,000 on May 19. The property was listed by Patricia Tynan, Best Realty.

1. 8383 W. Mound Road, Lena

This home at 8383 W. Mound Road in Lena sold for $420,000 on May 26.
This home at 8383 W. Mound Road in Lena sold for $420,000 on May 26.

This 2,220-square-foot home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The home features include European cabinets, quartz countertops, lots of storage, an oversized heated garage, a theater room with kitchenette/wet bar, 100-inch TV and whole house interior and exterior surround sound and a hot tub.

The home sold for $420,000 on May 26. The property was listed by Aubra Palermo, RE/MAX Property Source.

Kathi Edwards is a freelance correspondent.

This article originally appeared on Journal Standard: Here are the 10 most expensive homes sold in May in the Freeport area