261 S Main St

1,491 Sq. Ft.
$184 / Sq. Ft.
1,491
Sq. Ft.
$184
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this charming bungalow in Hecker, full of historic character and thoughtful updates throughout! From the inviting covered front porch to the spacious lot and fenced backyard, this home has so much to offer. Inside, you’ll find a functional layout with a main level bedroom, a flexible bonus space, and a full bathroom on the main level. The living room flows into the kitchen, which was updated in 2020 with custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a walk-in pantry. Upstairs offers...Welcome to this charming bungalow in Hecker, full of historic character and thoughtful updates throughout! From the inviting covered front porch to the spacious lot and fenced backyard, this home has so much to offer. Inside, you’ll find a functional layout with a main level bedroom, a flexible bonus space, and a full bathroom on the main level. The living room flows into the kitchen, which was updated in 2020 with custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a walk-in pantry. Upstairs offers two additional bedrooms, while the rest of the home has been well maintained and improved over the years. Major updates include plumbing and electrical (2020), roof (2019), HVAC (2020), insulation and weatherization (2021), and new siding, gutters, and window wraps (2023). More recent updates include a new fence and plumbing to the city line (2024), new AC (2025), and new tile flooring in the kitchen, hallway, and bathroom (2025), with the remaining main level flooring updated in 2026. The basement is dry and includes a sump pump, offering great storage and peace of mind! The detached two-car garage has also been fully updated in 2023 with a new roof, siding, gutters, fascia, and decking. Out back, you’ll love the fenced yard with plenty of space to relax or entertain! Located in the Waterloo School District, this move-in ready home is the perfect mix of historic charm and modern updates!
  1. Listed by Monica Schmidt • eXp Realty

Property Details for 261 South Main Street

Architectural Style
Bungalow

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LISTING UPDATED: 03/24/2026 11:03 AM

Property Details for 261 South Main Street

StatusActive
MLS #26016253
Days on Market1
Taxes$2,452 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1908
Lot Size0.47 AC / 20,473 SF
CountyMonroe County

Location

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Building Information for 261 South Main Street

Stories-Year Built1908Building Size-Lot Size0.47 AC / 20,473 SF

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$1,539 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,335

Property Taxes

$204

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 261 South Main Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Hecker
  • County Or Parish: Monroe
  • Latitude: 38.303155
  • Longitude: -89.994831
  • Postal Code: 62248
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Sub division Name: Not in a Subdivision
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
  • Parcel Number: 12-04-133-028-000
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,452.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • AssociationYN: No
Owner
  • Township: Hecker
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Oversized
School Information
  • Elementary School: WATERLOO DIST 5
  • High School: Waterloo
  • High School District: Waterloo DIST 5
  • Middle Or Junior School: WATERLOO DIST 5
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 1491.0
  • Lot Features: Back Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.47
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 20473.2
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1491.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Documents Available: Other
  • Documents Count: 1
  • Photos Count: 21
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Disclosures: Seller Property Disclosure
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • NewConstructionYN: No
  • StructureType: House
  • HomeWarrantyYN: No
Utilities
  • Electric: Other
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Full
  • PatioAndPorchFeatures: Covered, Front Porch, Patio
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Walk-In Pantry
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • LivingAreaSource: Other
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsFull: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBedrooms: 0
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsFull: 1
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_MainAndUpperLevelBedrooms: 3
  • MIS_MainAndUpperLevelBathrooms: 1
  • MIS_UpperLevelBedrooms: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
Room 5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom

Property History for 261 South Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 24, 2026

Listed (Active)

MARIS #26016253

$275,000
Nov 7, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1522072675

$260,000
Nov 7, 2023

Closed

MARIS #23044648

$260,000
Oct 4, 2023

Pending

MARIS #23044648

Aug 5, 2023

Active Under Contract

MARIS #23044648

Aug 3, 2023

Listed (Active)

MARIS #23044648

$249,900
May 18, 2020

Closed

MARIS #20005963

$97,000
May 17, 2020

Closed

MARIS #20005963

$108,500
May 17, 2020

Closed

MARIS #20005963

$97,000
May 8, 2020

Pending

MARIS #20005963

Feb 1, 2020

Listed (Active)

MARIS #20005963

$108,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/24/2026

Listed (Active)

MARIS #26016253

$275,000
11/07/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1522072675

$260,000
11/07/2023

Closed

MARIS #23044648

$260,000
10/04/2023

Pending

MARIS #23044648

08/05/2023

Active Under Contract

MARIS #23044648

08/03/2023

Listed (Active)

MARIS #23044648

$249,900
05/18/2020

Closed

MARIS #20005963

$97,000
05/17/2020

Closed

MARIS #20005963

$108,500
05/17/2020

Closed

MARIS #20005963

$97,000
05/08/2020

Pending

MARIS #20005963

02/01/2020

Listed (Active)

MARIS #20005963

$108,500

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 261 South Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$7,604Additions$39,804Total$47,408
Tax Record2024$2,452 ($204 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt960 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt960 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,443 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1908ZoningHR1CountyMONROEAPN12-04-133-028-000

Schools near 261 South Main Street

This home is within Waterloo Community Unit School District 5.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 1
Public - 2 to 3
Public - 4 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
W J Zahnow Elementary School
PublicPK to 1

Rogers Elementary School
Public2 to 3

Gardner Elementary School
Public4 to 5

Waterloo Junior High School
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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261 South Main Street is a single family home for sale in Hecker, IL 62248. This property was listed for sale on March 24, 2026 by eXp Realty, it's currently listed at $275,000. It has been on the market for a total of 0 days and was last sold on November 7, 2023. This listing's school district is Waterloo Community Unit School District 5. Nearby schools include W J Zahnow Elementary School, Rogers Elementary School and Gardner Elementary School. 261 South Main Street is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,491 sqft single family home built in 1908.

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