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!
New
$125,000
205 E Hickory St, Fairbury, IL 61739
2beds
1,152sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1905
7,500 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$109/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy single-story home
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeanie Walls 309-846-0374,
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12742816
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X10
Dining room
- Features: Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X11
Living room
- Features: Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,152
- Total interior livable area: 1,152 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Dirt Driveway, Gravel, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,500 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 X 150
Details
- Parcel number: 252503430002
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Slate
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Paved
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Fairbury
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $109/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $101,127
- Annual tax amount: $2,552
- Date on market: 9/1/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $125,000+35%$109/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12742816 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2025 | Sold | $92,600+3%$80/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12377689 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2025 | Pending sale | $89,900$78/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12377689 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2025 | Contingent | $89,900$78/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12377689 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $89,900+119.3%$78/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12377689 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2011 | Sold | $41,000$36/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10288219 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5 | $33,709 +71.1% |
| 2024 | $5 | $19,700 +10.6% |
| 2023 | $5 | $17,812 +30.6% |
| 2022 | $5 | $13,643 +6.6% |
| 2021 | $5 | $12,799 +4% |
| 2020 | -- | $12,306 -8.2% |
| 2018 | -- | $13,407 -2.1% |
| 2017 | -- | $13,695 |
| 2016 | $914 | $13,695 +3% |
| 2015 | $914 +230.1% | $13,296 -3.5% |
| 2013 | $277 | $13,778 -15% |
| 2011 | -- | $16,218 +4.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $15,548 |
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Neighborhood: 61739
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Prairie Central Upper Elementary
- Middle: Prairie Central Jr High
- High: Prairie Central High School
- District: 8
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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