A collection of historic homes for those who dream...

1882 – Freeport, IL

Posted on OHD: 11/2/20. Last OHD Update: 7/25/22.
This has since "Sold" and is now archived for historical reference and educational purposes.

Please use the links below to see current listing information.

717 W Stephenson St, Freeport, IL 61032

Located on the corner lot of Stephenson St & West Ave (Rt 26), lies this historic, seven bedroom, three story home, with GORGEOUS woodwork throughout; tandem six stall Coach House & extra Lot, are an added bonus! 1st Floor: Wedding cake plaster design on ceiling, stained glass window in dining room. Two leaded, crystal jeweled entrance doors. Three walk-in pantries! Built-in shelves - Library room. Two fireplaces, with beautifully carved mantels & tiles; one operational, one not. Lovely oak & cherry woodwork - handsome pocket doors, throughout. Lengthy, swinging door(s) between kitchen & dining room, Rolled & layered, ornate wallpaper of trees & scenes, dating back to late 1800's! 2nd Floor: Master bedroom - connected full bath & porch, three windows with leaded crystal, & working fireplace. Office Area provides window seat, wonderfully carved fireplace. One separate, full bath. 3rd Floor: Three bedrooms, one living room, one full bath & one half bath (both in non-working condition). Updates: Furnace 2004, Water Heater 2010, ($50k) Roof 2011 Extra Lot (leveled & seeded) Tax ID #18-14-31-155-002 Entrance Chandelier & interior hanging (unattached), rectangular glass windows do NOT stay. Home to be sold "as-is", yet must be viewed, to appreciate its true beauty & all of her superlative, unmatched trademarks - let the photos speak for themselves, here, folks! Possibility for multiple, single residential bedrooms. Must be pre-approved, BEFORE showings!
7 Bed · 3 full, 2 half Bath · 2,571 Sq Ft · 0.3 Ac.
Listed With

Julie Willson, Bussian Realtors :: (815) 235-6106 / (815) 690-2792

State: | Region: | Period & Associated Styles: | Misc: |
30 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Civility is expected. This site is devoted to historic architecture and the stories it carries—please keep discussions within those walls. Comments are overseen by both readers and automated moderation. Should you encounter an unsuitable remark, kindly click the red flag in the upper right corner of the comment.

Political commentary of any kind is strictly forbidden.

By commenting, you affirm that you have read—and shall abide by—the comment policy.
[Click here to review the full comment policy.] Updated 4/20/22.

Old House Dreams does not represent this property. All listing details should be independently verified.