3285 W Forest Road,Freeport, IL 61032
Freeport, IL 61032
Description
Peaceful five-acre retreat just outside Freeport offering more than 6,500 square feet of finished living space, custom finishes, a walkout daylight lower level, and seven heated garage stalls. Quality, space, and amenities like these would be difficult to recreate at today's construction costs. From the brick-front exterior and landscaped setting to the custom flooring, cabinetry, and built-ins throughout, this impressive home was designed with craftsmanship, comfort, and entertaining in mind. The grand open foyer introduces the home's dramatic scale and leads to a private office with French doors, built-in cabinetry, and an integrated desk. The formal dining room is conveniently positioned near the kitchen, while the massive great room features a soaring two-story wall of windows, abundant natural light, and custom built-in cabinetry. The spacious kitchen offers extensive cabinetry, a center island, breakfast bar, pantry, and generous workspace. It opens to a bright breakfast room with direct access to the deck overlooking the fenced backyard, ideal for outdoor dining, entertaining, or enjoying the peaceful acreage setting. The main-floor primary suite creates a true private retreat with a sitting area and built-ins, an approximately 10' x 8' walk-in closet, and a spacious private bath featuring a large soaking tub, walk-in shower, and double-sink vanity. The main-floor laundry room provides exceptional cabinetry and storage and is conveniently located near the heated three-car attached garage. Upstairs, Bedrooms 2 and 3 each include walk-in closets and share an oversized approximately 12' x 9' Jack-and-Jill bath. Bedroom 4 offers its own private suite with an approximately 11' x 9' bath, an 11' x 8' walk-in closet, and an adjoining 17' x 14' bonus room with double closets, providing outstanding options for guests, a second office, hobbies, a studio, or additional private family room. The walkout daylight lower level provides nearly 2,000 additional square feet of finished living and entertaining space. This level includes a spacious family room with wet bar, game room, exercise room with French doors and a walk-in closet, guest room, full bath, and abundant unfinished storage. Car collectors, hobbyists, contractors, and buyers needing exceptional workshop or storage space will appreciate the heated three-car attached garage, with an Electric Vehicle charger plus the heated four-car detached garage. Together, the seven garage stalls provide remarkable flexibility for vehicles, recreational equipment, collections, tools, or business-related storage. Set on approximately five acres with mature trees, pollinator garden, a fenced backyard, expansive deck, and peaceful views, this distinctive property offers the privacy of country living while remaining conveniently close to Freeport. Features like zoned hi-efficient heating and air, central vac, new roof in 2022 make this an affordable home to maintain. A rare opportunity to own an executive-scale home with a main-floor primary suite, private office, multiple guest and recreation spaces, walkout lower level, custom craftsmanship, and seven heated garage stalls, all surrounded by five peaceful acres.
Details
| MLS # | 12719763 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 2001 |
| Days On Site | 24 |
| Listing Provided By | RE/MAX Unites | Aubra Palermo |
Features
| Bed(s) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 5 Total |
| SQ Feet | 6,500 |
| Garage | 7 |
| Basement | Y |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Acreage | 5.00 |
Interior
| Rooms Total | 14 |
|---|---|
| Cooling | Central Air, Zoned |
| Heating | Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned |
| Interior Features | Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings |
| Appliances | Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Water Softener |
| Fireplaces Total | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Gas Log |
| Laundry Features | Main Level |
Exterior
| Roof | Asphalt |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | Wooded, Mature Trees, Backs to Open Grnd, Backs to Trees/Woods |
| Construction Materials | Vinyl Siding, Brick |
| Patio And Porch Features | Deck, Patio |
| Fencing | Fenced |
Parking
| Parking Features | Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage, EV Ready, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Detached |
|---|---|
| Garage Spaces | 7 |
Utilities
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
|---|---|
| Electric | Circuit Breakers |
Taxes
| Tax Year | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Tax Annual Amount | 16847 |
Area Information
| State | IL |
|---|---|
| County | Stephenson |
| City | Freeport |
| Zip Code | 61032 |
| Area | Freeport |
| School District | Freeport High School |
| Elementary School | Lincoln-Douglas Elementary Schoo |
| High School | Freeport High School |
| Listing VS Median (in 61032) | |
Price: $550,000 low | high Med: $185,000 sqft: 6,500 low | high Med: 1,532 $ / sqft: $85 low | high Med: $121 On site: 24 low | high Med: 54 | |
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| State | IL |
|---|---|
| County | Stephenson |
| City | Freeport |
| Zip Code | 61032 |
| Area | Freeport |
| School District | Freeport High School |
| Elementary School | Lincoln-Douglas Elementary Schoo |
| High School | Freeport High School |
| Listing VS Median (in 61032) | |
Price: $550,000 low | high Med: $185,000 sqft: 6,500 low | high Med: 1,532 $ / sqft: $85 low | high Med: $121 On site: 24 low | high Med: 54 | |