$125,000

205 E Hickory St Fairbury, IL 61739

Fairbury Area

Estimated payment $903/month

Total Views 447
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,152 Sq Ft
$109 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Living Room
  • Bungalow

About This Home

Perfectly Located in Quiet Fairbury! Nestled on Hickory Street in the charming community of Fairbury, this cozy single-story home offers an excellent opportunity for a first-time homebuyer, investor, or anyone looking for a home with plenty of potential. Situated on a 7,500 sq. ft. lot, the property features a 12' x 18' detached garage plus an additional 10' x 15' storage shed, providing plenty of room for vehicles, hobbies, tools, and extra storage. Inside, you'll find beautiful natural woodwork and trim throughout, adding warmth and character to the home. The kitchen features vinyl flooring and a range, refrigerator and washer and dryer. The home currently offers 2 bedrooms with the possibility of creating a 3rd bedroom, depending on your needs. The back porch provides a versatile maintenance/laundry room with a wall heater, adding useful year-round space. Relax or entertain on the spacious 9' x 18' covered front porch, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or relaxing on summer evenings. The house and garage received new roofs in 2014 with 50-year shingles, offering added peace of mind. Conveniently located in Fairbury, this home combines affordability, character, storage, and potential. Don't miss your opportunity-schedule your showing today!

Listing Agent

Jeanie Walls

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475182274 Listed on: 08/29/2026

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,552

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 150
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Dirt Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Slate

Interior Spaces

  • 1,152 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Range

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Prairie Central Upper Elementary School
  • Prairie Central Jr High Middle School
  • Prairie Central High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,552

Year Built

Built in 1905

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • HabitableResidenceYN: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Active
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1152
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1152
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1152
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Slate
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Dirt Driveway, Gravel, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Prairie Central Upper Elementary
  • High School: Prairie Central High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Prairie Central Jr High

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 150
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 23
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2552
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 -- $33,709 $5,742 $27,967
2024 -- $19,700 $5,239 $14,461
2023 -- $17,812 $4,737 $13,075
2022 $0 $13,643 $4,785 $8,858
2021 $914 $12,799 $4,489 $8,310
2020 $914 $12,306 $4,316 $7,990
2019 $914 $11,807 $4,141 $7,666
2018 $0 $13,407 $4,238 $9,169
2017 -- $13,695 $4,329 $9,366
2016 -- $13,695 $4,329 $9,366
2015 -- $13,296 $4,203 $9,093
2013 -- $13,778 $4,343 $9,435
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/29/2026 08/29/26 For Sale $125,000 +35.0% $109 / Sq Ft
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Sold $92,600 +3.0% $80 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2025 05/29/25 For Sale $89,900 -- $78 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $41,000 --
Sheriffs Deed -- --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $41,881 No Value Available
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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12742816

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 25-25-03-430-002

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