Property Attributes
- ID#22611482
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status ACTIVE
- CountyJefferson
- CityFairbury
- AreaJefferson
- NeighborhoodNelson Sub
- Zip68352
- StyleRanch
- Year Built1900
- Taxes$ 1877
- Price$ 299,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1944
- Lot Size7.51 Acres
Data Source:
Great Plains Regional MLS
Property Description
Located in Fairbury, this rare 7.51-acre property in town, offers incredible opportunity for those looking for space, flexibility and future potential. Featuring a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home built in 1900, this property is ideal for buyers ready to bring their vision to life. With 7.51 acres, there room to grow, build or create your own private acreage retreat. Whether you're dreaming of constructing a new, adding outbuildings, starting a hobby farm, or exploring the possibility of dividing the land (subject to your local regulations), the options here are wide open. Positioned on a main road with public water, this property offers both accessibility and usability. commercial opportunity KNOCKS. The existing home provides generous living space and a solid starting point for updates or rental potential. Acreage opportunities like this in Fairbury at this price are hard to find. Don't miss your chance to unlock the full potential of this property. Selling as-is.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School | Fairbury Middle School | Fairbury High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 4/28/2026 | Listed $320,000 |
| 6/21/2026 | 7$299,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
|---|---|
| Heating | Natural Gas |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Utilities | Electricity Available |
| Roof | Composition |
| Appliances | Refrigerator |
| Garage Spaces | 4 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Materials | Vinyl Siding |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| County | Jefferson |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | false |
| Attached Garage | false |
| Subdivision Name | Nelson Sub |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Directions | Please use your favorite GPS |
| ModificationTimestamp | 2026-06-21T18:02:27.300Z |
| High School | Fairbury |
| City | Fairbury |
| Senior Community Y/N | false |
| High School District | Fairbury |
| MLS Area | Jefferson |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 326907 |
| Carport Y/N | false |
| Elementary School | Central |
| Tax Annual Amount | 1877 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Fairbury |
| Property Condition | Not New and NOT a Model |
| Building Area Units | Square Feet |
| Primary Bedroom Level | Main Floor |
| Living Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Occupancy Type | Vacant |
| Middle/Junior School District | Fairbury |
| Elementary School District | Fairbury |
| Legal Description | W FR OF S 1/2 OF LOT 5 & W FR OF LOT 6 & INCLUDES ADJ L ST NELSON SUB DIV F8 (3.86 ACRES) ""&"" S 1/2 OF LOT 5 & ALL LOT 6 EAST OF L ST SEC 11-2-2 NELSON SUB DIV 10 S8 F8 1B A (3.65 ACRES) TOTAL 7.51 ACRES |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Formal Dining Room |
|---|---|
| Basement | Other |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Family Room |
| Kitchen Level | Main Floor |
| Basement (Y/N) | true |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 1504 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 440 |
| Living Room Level | Main Floor |
| Main Level Bathrooms | 2 |
| Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| LivingAreaSource | Assessor |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Total Baths | 2 |
| Living Room Features | Wall/Wall Carpeting |
| Bedroom 3 Features | Wall/Wall Carpeting |
| Bedroom 2 Features | Wall/Wall Carpeting |
| Dining Room Features | Wall/Wall Carpeting |
| Kitchen Area | 222.4 |
| Kitchen Length | 13.9 |
| Kitchen Width | 16 |
| RoomBasementArea | 880 |
| Primary on Main | 119.21 |
| Second Bedroom Length | 13.1 |
| Second Bedroom Width | 9.1 |
| Bedroom 3 Area | 142.48 |
| Bedroom 3 Length | 10.4 |
| Bedroom 3 Width | 13.7 |
| Dining Room Area | 17.3 |
| Dining Room Width | 10.9 |
| Family Room Area | 243 |
| Family Room Length | 22.5 |
| Living Room Area | 2926.7 |
| Living Room Length | 25.9 |
| Living Room Width | 113 |
| Primary Bedroom Area | 213.9 |
| Primary Bedroom Features | Wall/Wall Carpeting |
| Primary Bedroom Length | 18.6 |
| Primary Bedroom Width | 11.5 |
| Family Room Width | 10.8 |
| Family Room Level | Basement |
| Family Room Features | Wall/Wall Carpeting |
| Dining Room Level | Main Floor |
| Dining Room Area | 188.57 |
| Bedroom 3 Level | Main Floor |
| Second Bedroom Level | Main Floor |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | None |
|---|---|
| Fencing | Other |
| Parking Features | Detached |
| Lot Features | Over 5 up to 10 Acres |
| Water Source | Public |
| Total Parking | 4 |
| Lot Size Area | 326907 |
| Foundation Details | Other |
| Building Area Total | 1944 |
| Lot Dimensions | 7.51 ACRES |
| Lot Size Acres | 7.51 |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Covered Spaces | 4 |
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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