Property Attributes
- MLS#12677496
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountySTEPHENSON
- CityFreeport
- AreaFreeport
- Zip61032
- StyleTudor
- Year Built1924
- Taxes$ 22243
- Price$ 1,999,000
- Bedrooms6
- Full Bathrooms4
- Half Bathrooms2
- Sqr Footage6507
- Lot Size14.52 Acres
Data Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Property Description
GATED LUXURY ESTATE ON ALMOST 15 ACRES. You'll truly feel like you're living in a movie on this magnificent estate! Originally designed in 1924 for William Rawleigh, this historically significant masterpiece features the main house with 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths plus a carriage house with 2 additional bedrooms, kitchen, living room and sunporch. Five additional buildings on the property include a an indoor saltwater pool house with 9' deep pool, air-conditioned gym facility with separate kitchen and bath, screened gazebo fit for a crowd, full size basketball and recreation court, large stone firepit area, and a 40x100 commercial grade steel storage building large enough to house multiple cars, boats, lawn and snow equipment. The main residence has been fully restored between the years 2000-2026 with meticulous attention to preserving the historic craftmanship and architectural integrity of the original features such as oak woodwork throughout, leaded glass windows, beamed ceilings, glass doorknobs, built-ins, etc. This restoration was guided by historical 1926 photographs from Freeport Art Museum. A new roof was installed in 2026 along with complete exterior painting of the main residence. The entire property also has all the modern conveniences of a large laundry room (2 sets of washers/ dryers and dog washing station), integrated smart-home and audio system throughout the entire estate, Modern HVAC systems, central air, skylights, enormous kitchen with soapstone counters, fireplace, beamed ceilings, large island and coffee bar. Literally every bedroom/ bathroom has been updated within the main residence. Two 3- car garages plus workshop and additional vehicle storage in the 40x100 steel storage facility on-site. *This property would also make an incredible wedding venue as it was purposefully designed with large scale entertaining in mind. (Zoning would need approval.) On-site parking in greenspace, carriage house/ main house provide guest accommodations for 15-20 people, pool, gym, sports court, etc. SELLERS ARE OFFERING HOME WARRANTY TO BUYER.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 6/15/2026 | Listed $1,999,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 6507 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
| Heating | Natural Gas,Radiant Floor |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Possession | Closing |
| Appliances | Double Oven,Microwave,Dishwasher,High End Refrigerator,Bar Fridge,Washer,Dryer,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Wine Refrigerator,Cooktop,Range Hood,Water Softener Owned,Gas Cooktop |
| Garage Spaces | 6 |
| Association Fee Includes | None |
| Architectural Style | Tudor |
| Construction Materials | Stone,Plaster |
| Year Built | 1924 |
| Township | Freeport |
| Tax Year | 2024 |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Not Applicable |
| County | Stephenson |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Total Rooms | 12 |
| Full Baths | 4 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Route 20 to Stephenson to Galena. Access Road to 2407 W Galena Ave. GATED. Listing agent must be present for all showings and to open secured front gate. |
| City | Freeport |
| High School District | 145 |
| MLS Area | Freeport |
| Tax Annual Amount | 22243 |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Middle/Junior School District | 145 |
| Elementary School District | 145 |
| Property Type | Detached Single |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Vaulted Ceiling(s),Cathedral Ceiling(s),Dry Bar,Wet Bar,1st Floor Bedroom,In-Law Floorplan,1st Floor Full Bath,Built-in Features,Bookcases,High Ceilings,Coffered Ceiling(s),Historic/Period Mlwk,Beame |
|---|---|
| Basement | Unfinished,Partial |
| Flooring | Hardwood,Wood |
| Total Fireplaces | 2 |
| Fireplace Features | Gas Log |
| Half Baths | 2 |
| Laundry Features | Main Level,Gas Dryer Hookup,Laundry Chute,Laundry Closet,Sink |
| Total Bedrooms | 6 |
| Room Type | Bedroom 5,Bedroom 6,Library,Sitting Room |
| LivingAreaSource | Landlord/Tenant/Seller |
| Total Baths | 6 |
| Bedrooms Possible | 6 |
| Bathroom | Double Sink |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | Yes,Detached,Garage |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Well |
| Total Parking | 56 |
| Lot Dimensions | 1035.11 x 510.49 x 596.66 x 674.39 x 403.97 |
| Lot Size Acres | 14.52 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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