103 W Cherokee Avenue W

Shabbona, IL
$ 168,700 Beds 2 Baths 1 Sq 1,500
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This darling home makes a nice primary residence as well as perfect for vacation home in the country. With a primary suite on the 1st floor, and additional sleeping space upstairs, this makes a nice weekend home, occasional space, short term rental or Midwest home for those loving in multiple states. Large front deck for morning sitting, and neighbor meetups. 1st floor bath and laundry w/ hookups. Kitchen rehabbed in 2025 w white cabinets and matching counters, stainleas appliances. Skylight for natural lighting. Home warranty included. Table space for eating or eat at the counter bar. Rear deck with plenty of room for summer cookouts. 2025 new flooring in most rooms. Walk up 2nd floor is carpeted and offers additional sleeping space, office or pet retreat! Metal Roof on home and garage. Basement for storage and utilities with cellar access. Yard offers many trees, landscape, and ability to be fenced. Home backs to school property. 20x30 solid garage for workspace and storage, w barn style doors. Lot is 90'x144'. Known as the oldest home in Shabbona. Short drive to INDIAN OAKS GOLF COURSE and SHABBONA STATE PARK with camping, archery, boating, fishing, restaurant and more. Apple orchards and pumpkin farms within 5 miles. NIU within 10 miles, complete with college football games. Metra rail within 20 min drive (Pink line). Rent until close with pre approval, $1800/m. Housing trade also available.

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  • Price
  • $ 168,700
  • City
  • Shabbona
  • Bedrooms
  • 2
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 1
  • County
  • DEKALB
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • Shabbona
  • Lot Size
  • 0.3 Acres
  • Zip
  • 60550
  • Sqr Footage
  • 1,500
  • Year Built
  • 1890
  • Taxes
  • $ 3215
  • Style
  • Cape Cod
  • MLS#
  • 12377793
Listed By: RE/MAX Experience
Data Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Features

General

Living Area 1500
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s),None
Possession Closing
Roof Metal
Appliances Range,Refrigerator
Garage Spaces 2
Association Fee Includes None
Architectural Style Cape Cod
Construction Materials Vinyl Siding
Year Built 1890
Electric Fuses
Township Shabbona
Tax Year 2024
Ownership Fee Simple
Community Features Park,Curbs,Sidewalks,Street Lights,Street Paved
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County DeKalb
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
Total Rooms 7
Full Baths 1
Status Active
Directions RT. 30 WEST TO SHABBONA TO ILLINI ST.,SOUTH TO CHEROKEE AV TO HOME. NOTE YARD SIGN
High School Indian Creek High School
City Shabbona
High School District 425
MLS Area Shabbona
Elementary School Shabbona Elementary School
Tax Annual Amount 3215
Middle/Junior High School Indian Creek Middle School
Additional Parcels Y/N No
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 425
Elementary School District 425
Property Type Detached Single

Interior Features

Interior Amenities 1st Floor Bedroom,1st Floor Full Bath
Basement Unfinished,Full
Total Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Wood Burning
Laundry Features Main Level,Electric Dryer Hookup,In Bathroom
Total Bedrooms 2
Room Type Den
LivingAreaSource Estimated
Total Baths 1
Bedrooms Possible 2
Bathroom Separate Shower

Exterior Features

Parking Features Gravel,Garage,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached
Water Source Public
Total Parking 2
Foundation Details Concrete Perimeter,Stone
Lot Dimensions 90 X 144
Lot Size Acres 0.3
Waterfront Y/N No
Other Equipment Ceiling Fan(s)

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

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Park Ridge, IL office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Shabbona Elementary School
Middle School Indian Creek Middle School
High School Indian Creek High School

Price History

8/30/2025 Listed $185,000
9/10/2025 1% - $184,500
9/26/2025 1% - $183,900
4/8/2026 3% - $179,900
8/6/2026 4% - $173,500
9/3/2026 1% - $172,900
9/12/2026 3% - $168,700

Property vs Zip Code Average in 60550

Price
AVG $190K
$170K
Taxes
AVG $3,925
$3,215
Year Built
AVG 1930
1890
Visits
AVG 118
221
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103 W Cherokee Avenue W Shabbona, IL is a Single Family Home for sale at $168700 with 1500 sqft and a lot size of 0.3 Acres Acre(s). 103 W Cherokee Avenue W Shabbona has 2 bedrooms, 1 baths and was built in 1890. The property's zip code is 60550 which is in Shabbona, IL

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