Tucked away on a quiet, dead-end street, 242 Hickory Rd offers the kind of simple, laid-back living people dream about. This charming 2-bedroom home sits on a peaceful ¼-acre wooded lot, where mature trees create a canopy of color in the fall and a private retreat year-round. Every day feels a little slower here… mornings with coffee on the patio, evenings listening to the wind through the trees, and the occasional deer wandering by to say hello. Inside, the home is cozy, updated, and effortlessly functional. New floors, refreshed paint, newer appliances, and an updated kitchen add comfort and dependability. Spring 2024 brought brand-new windows, filling the living spaces with natural light while boosting energy efficiency. Fiber-optic internet keeps you connected with ease—work, stream, or game without interruption. The walk-out basement expands your possibilities, and the foundation comes fully secured with a transferrable lifetime warranty from Wood’s Basement Systems. Outside, the new patio and beautiful pergola bring the backyard to life—perfect for summer cookouts, quiet weekend lounging, or gathering with friends under the stars. Major systems give peace of mind: a new roof summer 2025, routinely serviced HVAC, newer water heater, and maintenance-free gutter guards that keep things simple. If you’re seeking a slower pace, wooded privacy, and a home that’s been thoughtfully improved from top to bottom, this is your sanctuary.
Super cute 2 bedroom home located on a large wooded lot! Lots of updates, walk-out basement. Newer appliances stay. New floors and cabinets. This is a must see home!
Public Records
Dec 27, 2000
Sold
$20,500
$27/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,277 (−0.8%)
$1,305 + $22,978
$24,283
2023
$1,288 (+5.1%)
$1,206 + $21,227
$22,433
2022
$1,225 (+12.9%)
$1,162 + $20,456
$21,618
2021
$1,085 (−1.4%)
$1,234 + $11,308
$12,542
2020
$1,101 (−0.3%)
$1,234 + $11,308
$12,542
2019
$1,104 (+0.2%)
$1,234 + $11,308
$12,542
2018
$1,103 (+1.9%)
$1,234 + $11,308
$12,542
2017
$1,082 (+1.8%)
$1,234 + $11,308
$12,542
2016
$1,064 (−2.7%)
$1,234 + $11,308
$12,542
2015
$1,093 (−21.3%)
$1,234 + $11,308
$12,542
2014
$1,388 (+1.5%)
$2,914 + $14,170
$17,084
2013
$1,368
$2,914 + $14,170
$17,084
Tax history for 242 Hickory Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,277 (−0.8%)
$1,305 + $22,978
$24,283
2023
$1,288 (+5.1%)
$1,206 + $21,227
$22,433
2022
$1,225 (+12.9%)
$1,162 + $20,456
$21,618
2021
$1,085 (−1.4%)
$1,234 + $11,308
$12,542
2020
$1,101 (−0.3%)
$1,234 + $11,308
$12,542
2019
$1,104 (+0.2%)
$1,234 + $11,308
$12,542
2018
$1,103 (+1.9%)
$1,234 + $11,308
$12,542
2017
$1,082 (+1.8%)
$1,234 + $11,308
$12,542
2016
$1,064 (−2.7%)
$1,234 + $11,308
$12,542
2015
$1,093 (−21.3%)
$1,234 + $11,308
$12,542
2014
$1,388 (+1.5%)
$2,914 + $14,170
$17,084
2013
$1,368
$2,914 + $14,170
$17,084
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
1951
Sq. Ft.
768
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bond County
APN
071223305001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Main: 2
Main And Upper Level Bedrooms: 2
Upper Level Bedrooms: 0
Lower Level Bedrooms: 0
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
Main Level Bathrooms Half: 0
Main Level Bathrooms Full: 1
Main And Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
Upper Level Bathrooms Half: 0
Upper Level Bathrooms Full: 0
Lower Level Bathrooms Half: 0
Lower Level Bathrooms Full: 0
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
Other Rooms Information
Room Count: 0
# of Rooms: 4
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Natural Gas
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Pool Information
Pool YN: 0
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Pergola, Shed(s)
Above Grade Finished Area: 768
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
Lot Information
Lot Features: Private, Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 0.25
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,277
Tax Annual Amount Description: Owner Occupied
Tax Year: 2024
Property Assessment City Tax YN: 0
Lease / Rent Details
Lease Considered YN: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: Single Phase
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Connected
Location
School Information
Elementary School: BOND DIST 2
Middle Or Junior High School: BOND DIST 2
High School: Greenville
High School District: BOND DIST 2
Location Information
Address Line: 242 Hickory RD, PCHNTS IL 62275
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 768
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1951
County: Bond County
APN: 071223305001
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Auction YN: 0
Home Warranty YN: No
Efficiency YN: 0
Seller Consider Concession YN: 1
Home Information
Living Area: 768
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Srch Sq Ft: 768.00
Living Area Unknown YN: 0
Above Grade Finished Area Srch Sq Ft: 768.00
Below Grade Finished Area Srch Sq Ft: 0.00
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Pocahontas Center
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi
6/10
Bond Cty Community Unit 2 High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.7mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
3% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$143,000 – $173,000
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