$270,000
SOLD JUN 13, 2025

209 E Elm St Fairbury, IL 61739

6 Beds
5 Baths
6,105 Sq Ft
0.34 Acres

Recently Sold

$44 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

653 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Recreation Room
  • Victorian Architecture

About This Home

As of June 2025

Amazing space, perfect location, and a SOLID home awaits you here... 6,100 square feet with so much to offer! Originally built in 1917, this home has so many gorgeous original pieces and character throughout, it truly is breathtaking. 6/7 huge bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2 half baths, 2 staircases, 3 fireplaces, butler's pantry, multiple living room areas, a fully finished open attic space with an additional bedroom & bathroom, and tons of storage. The enclosed front porch offers a great seating area out of the sun, or enjoy a view of Elm Street on the massive open front porch. The backyard offers an amazing 33ft round, in-ground heated, swimming pool secluded from the world. Below you'll find a full dry basement with a workout/rec room, huge laundry room with additional shower, and so much more storage space! This home BOASTS of 4 full floors for living life and enjoying the amazing integrity of its structure & space! New roof 2024, new pool liner 2025, wallpaper removal & new paint in many of the rooms and the hallways, and a full bathroom remodel in 2025. Call to make this place your own today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jarrin Rabe

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475185843 Listed on: 07/28/2023

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Jarrin Rabe

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475185843 Listed on: 07/28/2023

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,041

Year Built

  • Built in 1917 | Remodeled in 2015

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 150
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 6,105 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Porcelain Tile
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Fire Pit
  • Breezeway

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,041

Year Built

Built in 1917 | Remodeled in 2015

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 4+ Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Victorian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 4+ Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
  • Year Built: 1917
  • 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): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2015
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2015

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Bath/Stubbed, Rec/Family Area, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
  • LivingArea: 6105
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Maid Room, Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Enclosed Porch
  • Window Features: Drapes
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 6105
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 8499
  • Attic: Finished,Full
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Fire Pit, Breezeway
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Steam
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 X 150
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 23

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7041
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2012
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Banwart David D and Banwart Melissa D
Current Estimated Value
$278,463

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$143,764
Interest Rate
4.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2012
Sold by
Sheriff Of Livingston Coutny
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $158,000 --
Sheriffs Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $143,764 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Sold $270,000 +1.9% $44 / Sq Ft
05/12/2025 05/12/25 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2025 05/06/25 Price Changed $265,000 0.0% $43 / Sq Ft
05/06/2025 05/06/25 For Sale $265,000 -9.2% $43 / Sq Ft
04/12/2025 04/12/25 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2025 04/02/25 For Sale $292,000 0.0% $48 / Sq Ft
02/28/2025 02/28/25 Price Changed $292,000 -2.3% $48 / Sq Ft
12/01/2024 12/01/24 Pending -- -- --
10/20/2024 10/20/24 Price Changed $299,000 -8.0% $49 / Sq Ft
09/02/2024 09/02/24 For Sale $324,900 +20.3% $53 / Sq Ft
08/31/2024 08/31/24 Off Market $270,000 -- --
06/25/2024 06/25/24 Price Changed $324,900 -5.8% $53 / Sq Ft
05/28/2024 05/28/24 Price Changed $345,000 -1.4% $57 / Sq Ft
01/06/2024 01/06/24 For Sale $350,000 +29.6% $57 / Sq Ft
12/31/2023 12/31/23 Off Market $270,000 -- --
07/28/2023 07/28/23 For Sale $350,000 -- $57 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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Tax History

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
2024 $9,264 $106,692 $10,477 $96,215
2023 $8,535 $96,467 $9,473 $86,994
2022 $7,037 $80,427 $9,569 $70,858
2021 $6,667 $75,448 $8,977 $66,471
2020 $6,453 $72,546 $8,632 $63,914
2019 $6,255 $69,602 $8,282 $61,320
2018 $7,535 $82,256 $8,477 $73,779
2017 $7,609 $84,021 $8,659 $75,362
2016 $6,419 $84,021 $8,659 $75,362
2015 $6,207 $81,574 $8,407 $73,167
2013 -- $74,016 $8,687 $65,329
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11723318

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 25-25-03-488-004