211 E Stephenson St · Freeport, IL 61032

$120,000

12 bd · 15.0 ba · 1,680 sqft · MultiFamily · 33 Days on market

Built 1892 Poor condition $71/sqft · 45% above area Est $83k · 45% over

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The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +30.0/30.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• Livability +3.6/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Schools +1.0/10.0
• Condition / age +1.0/5.0
• ARV discount +0.0/15.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (5+ Unit). Listing-text estimate: 3 units. estimate disagrees with records

5+ unit building — per-unit beds/baths from public records are typically unavailable; the breakdown below (if shown) is an estimate from the listing text.

Listing remarks MLS

For Sale – Mixed-Use Investment / Owner-User Opportunity | Freeport, IL Well-located three-story brick commercial building offering a compelling blend of stable income and owner-user potential. Situated in a visible corridor of Freeport, this classic structure features four residential apartments and a street-level commercial space, making it ideal for investors or business owners seeking to occupy while collecting rental income. The residential component consists of four apartments, with three units currently leased, providing immediate, reliable cash flow. Units are well-configured and appeal to the area’s steady demand for affordable housing, a common driver of consistent occupancy in the Freeport market . The main-floor commercial space is currently vacant, presenting a prime opportunity for an owner-user or value-add investor. With strong street presence, large storefront windows, and flexible layout, the space is well-suited for a variety of uses including retail, office, service business, or studio. Visibility and accessibility make it an attractive location for a business looking to establish or expand locally. Constructed of solid brick, the building offers classic architectural character along with long-term durability. Separate utilities (typical in similar properties in the area) and straightforward management contribute to operational efficiency . Highlights: 3-story brick mixed-use building 4 residential units (3 occupied / 1 potential upside) Vacant commercial space ideal for owner-user Income-producing with additional lease-up potential Strong visibility and central location Opportunity to offset occupancy costs with rental income This is a rare chance to acquire a partially stabilized asset with both immediate cash flow and upside through commercial occupancy or rent growth—perfect for an investor or business owner looking to control their space while building equity.

Key facts

• 9 parking spots
• Built 1892
• Listed 33 days

Tags

• THREE STORY BRICK BUILDING
• FOUR RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS
• STREET LEVEL COMMERCIAL SPACE
• CURRENTLY LEASED UNITS
• MAIN FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE
• STRONG STREET PRESENCE

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3 × 4-bed/5.0-bath units multifamily listed at $120k. Condition is rated poor.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $2k ($21k/yr) — positive. Per door: $594/mo.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $120k).
• Recommended offer: $116k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 24.1% vs local median 5.8% in Freeport — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 72/100 on livability (#302 in IL) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, health & safety A+, housing A-; Watch: schools F, commute F, employment F.
• Freeport SD 145 (town): math 11% / reading 12% proficiency, ranked #565 of 620 in IL (top 91%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 65% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: 197 active listings in the ZIP; 7 units permitted in Stephenson County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $830 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Stephenson County population projected at -29% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $34k cash investment doubles in ~2 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 33 days — a 3% lower offer ($116k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 6 sale attempts since 2y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1892 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $116,400 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 33 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
3. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
4. Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
5. Built in 1892 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
6. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
7. Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
8. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
9. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
10. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 2.75% ✓
• Cap rate: 24.11%
• Cash-on-cash: 63.63%
• DSCR: 3.83
• GRM: 3.0

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $82,574
• List price: $120,000
• Delta: 45.32%
• Verdict: OVERPRICED
• Comps: 17 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 62.7%
• Equity multiple: 3.80×
• Total profit: $94,079
• Equity at exit: $17,892

10-year hold

• IRR: 67.2%
• Equity multiple: 7.79×
• Total profit: $228,242
• Equity at exit: $10,375

Cash invested: $33,600 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 43 Moderately Tenant-Leaning
• State Illinois: 43 Moderately Tenant-Leaning · D+7
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

Chicago RTLO is among the strongest tenant ordinances in the Midwest; downstate is more landlord-friendly.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 61032

• Home prices YoY: -19.5%
• Active inventory: 197
• Price-to-rent: 9.1×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $3,305 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$629
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$150 /mo · $1,800/yr
• Insurance: −$50
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$694
• Net cashflow: $1,782

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,050

Max offer price $120,000

Occupancy floor 41%

3-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

Units	Beds	Baths	Est. rent
▸ 3× units	4	5	$3,306
Total (3 units)			$3,305

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $30,000
• Closing costs: $3,600
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 22 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $120,000 Active 33 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $120,000 Active 32 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   status $120,000 Active 31 DOM
4. 2026-05-31
   status $120,000 Pending 31 DOM
5. 2026-05-31
   days on market $120,000 Active 31 DOM
6. 2026-05-31
   days on market $120,000 Active 30 DOM
7. 2026-05-05
   status Active 1938-char remark

   Show marketing remark (1938 chars)

   For Sale – Mixed-Use Investment / Owner-User Opportunity | Freeport, IL Well-located three-story brick commercial building offering a compelling blend of stable income and owner-user potential. Situated in a visible corridor of Freeport, this classic structure features four residential apartments and a street-level commercial space, making it ideal for investors or business owners seeking to occupy while collecting rental income. The residential component consists of four apartments, with three units currently leased, providing immediate, reliable cash flow. Units are well-configured and appeal to the area’s steady demand for affordable housing, a common driver of consistent occupancy in the Freeport market . The main-floor commercial space is currently vacant, presenting a prime opportunity for an owner-user or value-add investor. With strong street presence, large storefront windows, and flexible layout, the space is well-suited for a variety of uses including retail, office, service business, or studio. Visibility and accessibility make it an attractive location for a business looking to establish or expand locally. Constructed of solid brick, the building offers classic architectural character along with long-term durability. Separate utilities (typical in similar properties in the area) and straightforward management contribute to operational efficiency . Highlights: 3-story brick mixed-use building 4 residential units (3 occupied / 1 potential upside) Vacant commercial space ideal for owner-user Income-producing with additional lease-up potential Strong visibility and central location Opportunity to offset occupancy costs with rental income This is a rare chance to acquire a partially stabilized asset with both immediate cash flow and upside through commercial occupancy or rent growth—perfect for an investor or business owner looking to control their space while building equity.

8. 2026-04-24
   status Pending 1938-char remark

   Show marketing remark (1938 chars)

   For Sale – Mixed-Use Investment / Owner-User Opportunity | Freeport, IL Well-located three-story brick commercial building offering a compelling blend of stable income and owner-user potential. Situated in a visible corridor of Freeport, this classic structure features four residential apartments and a street-level commercial space, making it ideal for investors or business owners seeking to occupy while collecting rental income. The residential component consists of four apartments, with three units currently leased, providing immediate, reliable cash flow. Units are well-configured and appeal to the area’s steady demand for affordable housing, a common driver of consistent occupancy in the Freeport market . The main-floor commercial space is currently vacant, presenting a prime opportunity for an owner-user or value-add investor. With strong street presence, large storefront windows, and flexible layout, the space is well-suited for a variety of uses including retail, office, service business, or studio. Visibility and accessibility make it an attractive location for a business looking to establish or expand locally. Constructed of solid brick, the building offers classic architectural character along with long-term durability. Separate utilities (typical in similar properties in the area) and straightforward management contribute to operational efficiency . Highlights: 3-story brick mixed-use building 4 residential units (3 occupied / 1 potential upside) Vacant commercial space ideal for owner-user Income-producing with additional lease-up potential Strong visibility and central location Opportunity to offset occupancy costs with rental income This is a rare chance to acquire a partially stabilized asset with both immediate cash flow and upside through commercial occupancy or rent growth—perfect for an investor or business owner looking to control their space while building equity.

9. 2026-04-18
   listed $120,000 Active 1938-char remark

   Show marketing remark (1938 chars)

   For Sale – Mixed-Use Investment / Owner-User Opportunity | Freeport, IL Well-located three-story brick commercial building offering a compelling blend of stable income and owner-user potential. Situated in a visible corridor of Freeport, this classic structure features four residential apartments and a street-level commercial space, making it ideal for investors or business owners seeking to occupy while collecting rental income. The residential component consists of four apartments, with three units currently leased, providing immediate, reliable cash flow. Units are well-configured and appeal to the area’s steady demand for affordable housing, a common driver of consistent occupancy in the Freeport market . The main-floor commercial space is currently vacant, presenting a prime opportunity for an owner-user or value-add investor. With strong street presence, large storefront windows, and flexible layout, the space is well-suited for a variety of uses including retail, office, service business, or studio. Visibility and accessibility make it an attractive location for a business looking to establish or expand locally. Constructed of solid brick, the building offers classic architectural character along with long-term durability. Separate utilities (typical in similar properties in the area) and straightforward management contribute to operational efficiency . Highlights: 3-story brick mixed-use building 4 residential units (3 occupied / 1 potential upside) Vacant commercial space ideal for owner-user Income-producing with additional lease-up potential Strong visibility and central location Opportunity to offset occupancy costs with rental income This is a rare chance to acquire a partially stabilized asset with both immediate cash flow and upside through commercial occupancy or rent growth—perfect for an investor or business owner looking to control their space while building equity.

10. 2026-02-28
    historical
11. 2026-02-03
    listed $500
12. 2025-12-18
    historical $550
13. 2025-12-06
    price $550
14. 2025-11-25
    price
15. 2025-10-04
    status Active
16. 2025-09-30
    historical
17. 2025-09-17
    price
18. 2025-08-13
    price
19. 2025-06-04
    listed $600
20. 2025-06-03
    price
21. 2025-04-01
    price
22. 2024-11-04
    listed Active

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $39,660
• − Mortgage interest: −$6,722
• − Property taxes: −$1,800
• − Insurance: −$600
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$3,173
• − Management: −$3,173
• − Depreciation: −$3,491
• Taxable income: $20,702
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$4,968
• After-tax cash flow: $16,411/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Condition & rehab AI · 12 photos

Poor 20/100 Extensive rehab

This three-story brick building requires extensive renovation to improve its condition and increase its resale and rental value.

Repairs flagged

• Major exterior brick — Severe weathering and peeling
• Major interior walls — Peeling paint and general wear
• Major flooring — Worn and uneven
• Major kitchen cabinets — Outdated and worn
• Major bathroom fixtures — Worn and outdated
• Major HVAC units — Older units, likely inefficient

Value-add opportunities

• Both exterior renovation — Improves curb appeal and resale value
• Both interior renovation — Updates worn areas and increases rental appeal
• Both HVAC upgrade — Improves comfort and energy efficiency

Renovation cost estimate screening

Repair item	Severity	Est. cost
exterior brick · Severe weathering and peeling	Major	$15,000–50,000
interior walls · Peeling paint and general wear	Major	$15,000–50,000
flooring · Worn and uneven	Major	$15,000–50,000
kitchen cabinets · Outdated and worn	Major	$15,000–50,000
bathroom fixtures · Worn and outdated	Major	$15,000–50,000
HVAC units · Older units, likely inefficient	Major	$15,000–50,000
Total estimated repair cost · 6 items		$90,000–300,000

Value-add ROI direction

• Both exterior renovation — Improves curb appeal and resale value ↑
• Both interior renovation — Updates worn areas and increases rental appeal ↑
• Both HVAC upgrade — Improves comfort and energy efficiency ↑

ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Freeport SD 145
• NCES district ID: 1715900
• Math proficiency: 11% ▼ -3.00%
• Reading proficiency: 12% ▼ -5.00%
• Median HH income: $39,803
• Composite: 9.89/100
• National rank: #9821
• State rank: #565 of 620 in IL

Livability — Freeport

• Score: 72/100
• State rank: #302
• US rank: #5927

Category grades

Amenities C Commute F Cost of living A+ Crime C Employment F Housing A- Health & safety A+ User ratings B

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Freeport, IL
• Population (ZIP): 29,072

Population outlook (Stephenson County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 41,802 people
• By 2030: 39,487 · -5.5%
• By 2040: 34,534 · -17.4%
• By 2050: 29,693 · -29.0%
• By 2075: 21,196 · -49.3%
• By 2100: 14,596 · -65.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (73%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 73% Black 12% Two or more races 10% Hispanic / Latino 6% Asian 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 4% Puerto Rican 1%
• Common ancestry: Iranian 3% Romanian 2% Lithuanian 2%
• Foreign-born: 3% · Canada
• Languages at home: 96% English-only · Spanish 3% Other Indo-European 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Stephenson

• 2024 margin: R (+19.4) · D 39.5% · R 58.9% · Other 1.6%
• 2008→2024 swing: -26.1pp toward R · 2008: 6.7pp · 2024: -19.4pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+19.4 2020: R+15.7 2016: R+17.0 2012: R+4.6 2008: D+6.7

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -39.75%
• Current HPI: 163.677
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.59%
• F500 in state: 60

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in IL)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Insurance	4	$201B
▸Consumer Goods	4	$87B
▸Industrial Machinery	3	$64B
▸Healthcare	2	$55B
▸Retail / Pharmacy	1	$148B
▸Agriculture / Food	1	$86B

Price history

16 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-05 Relisted — NWIAR
• 2026-04-24 Pending — NWIAR
• 2026-04-18 Listed $120,000 NWIAR
• 2026-02-28 Listing Removed — MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2026-02-03 Listed for Rent $500 BUILDIUM
• 2025-12-18 Rental Removed $550 BUILDIUM
• 2025-12-06 Price Changed $550 BUILDIUM
• 2025-11-25 Price Changed — MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2025-10-04 Relisted — MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2025-09-30 Listing Removed — MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2025-09-17 Price Changed — MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2025-08-13 Price Changed — MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2025-06-04 Listed for Rent $600 BUILDIUM
• 2025-06-03 Price Changed — MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2025-04-01 Price Changed — MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2024-11-04 Listed — MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid