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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 103 W Cherokee Ave W
General
- Price: $158,700
- Taxes: $3,215 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12377793
- Updated: 10/13/2026
- Added to Site: 419 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, None, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Gravel, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached
Location
- Area: Shabbona
- County: DeKalb
- Township: Shabbona
- Driving Directions: RT. 30 WEST TO SHABBONA TO ILLINI ST., SOUTH TO CHEROKEE AV TO HOME. NOTE YARD SIGN
School Information
- School District: 425
- Elem School District: 425
- Midd School District: 425
- High School District: 425
- Elementary School: Shabbona Elementary School
- Middle School: Indian Creek Middle School
- High School: Indian Creek High School
- Private School: Indian Creek High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s), None
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Cape Cod
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Metal
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Square Feet: 1,500
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1890
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2026
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.3
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 90 x 144
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1890
- Tax Amount: $3,215
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 1315407007
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Schools
Schools serving 103 W Cherokee Ave W
School District:Indian Creek Community Unit District 425
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Shabbona Elementary School, Shabbona, IL 301 West Cherokee Avenue, Shabbona, IL 60550 | PK-4 | 0.1 mi |
Indian Creek Middle School 335 East Garfield Street, Waterman, IL 60556 | 5-8 | 5.3 mi |
Indian Creek High School 506 South Shabbona Road, Shabbona, IL 60550 | 9-12 | 0.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 103 W Cherokee Ave W
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/07/2026
Price Reduced
$158,700
-5.93%
MLS
9/12/2026
Price Reduced
$168,700
-2.43%
MLS
9/03/2026
Price Reduced
$172,900
-0.35%
MLS
8/06/2026
Price Reduced
$173,500
-5.45%
MLS
6/19/2026
Price Increased
$183,500
2%
MLS
4/08/2026
Price Reduced
$179,900
-2.55%
MLS
3/24/2026
Price Reduced
$184,600
-1.55%
MLS
3/11/2026
Price Reduced
$187,500
-1.06%
MLS
12/18/2025
Price Reduced
$189,500
-2.07%
MLS
11/14/2025
Price Reduced
$193,500
-0.77%
MLS
10/14/2025
Price Reduced
$195,000
-2.45%
MLS
10/07/2025
Price Increased
$199,900
8.7%
MLS
9/26/2025
Price Reduced
$183,900
-0.33%
MLS
9/10/2025
Price Reduced
$184,500
-0.27%
MLS
8/30/2025
Listed
$185,000
117.65%
MLS
5/28/2025
Sold
$85,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 103 W Cherokee Ave W
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$3,215
—
$50,462
8%
2024
$3,215
4%
$46,681
8%
2023
$3,096
6%
$43,291
9%
2021
$2,933
4%
$39,560
6%
2020
$2,822
4%
$37,483
4%
2019
$2,721
4%
$36,076
4%
2018
$2,624
6%
$34,569
6%
2017
$2,480
4%
$32,489
4%
2016
$2,383
4%
$31,203
6%
2015
$2,299
3%
$29,437
1%
2014
$2,237
-2%
$29,180
-3%
2013
$2,283
-6%
$30,030
-8%
2012
$2,433
—
$32,616
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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103 W Cherokee Avenue W, Shabbona, IL 60550 (MLS# 12377793) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 103 W Cherokee Avenue W is currently listed for $158,700 and was received on August 30, 2025. Want to learn more about 103 W Cherokee Avenue W? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Shabbona? You can browse all Shabbona real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

