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544 S 5th St, Watseka, IL, 60970

$179,900

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$2,136*

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3 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,862 SqFt
$97/SqFt
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544 S 5th St, Watseka$179,900

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingDriveway
Garage2 spaces
Year Built1920
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
FireplaceWood Burning
MLS #12048666
Lot Size0.38 Acres
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)

About 544 S 5th St

This is a great home, in an excellent location, with lots of old-time charm. Big corner lot and not in the flood plain! 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The living room and dining room have original hardwood floors in excellent condition. Wood burning fireplace in living room; along with built-ins in both rooms. In typical bungalow style, it's bigger than it appears from the curb. The kitchen was upgraded and all appliances stay...range, refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave. There's a cute breakfast nook for quick meals. 2 bedrooms and bath on main level; and an interior room suitable for office, play area, etc. Upstairs has a big master bedroom and bath, with a walk-in closet/storage room. All carpeting is brand new and whole interior has been freshly painted. The basement has a big main room that could easily work as a family room. The laundry room had doubled as a grooming salon, and the pet washing station will stay! How great is that? It will work for cleaning so many things! Another room is for storage, and workshop area. Again, all freshly painted and in excellent condition. Washer, dryer, and 2nd refrigerator stay. The exterior back yard is totally fenced. There's a lovely brick-paver patio with a half wall. Kids playset stays. Basketball hoop stays. 2 car garage. 220 electric heater for front porch stays. Furnace/CA 2004. Dishwasher 2020. Garage door 2021. Roof, water softener, water heater 2022. Washer/dryer 2023. Carpet April 2024. Fresh mulch. All the work's been done. Come in and enjoy!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Living Area: 1,862 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: McColly Rosenboom - W
  • Office Phone: (815) 432-6011
  • Listing Agent: Sandra Boyer

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Driveway

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Corner Lot, Trees
  • Lot Size: 0.38 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Watseka Community High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Glenn Raymond Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Walnut St (Rt 24) through Watseka to 5th St; south to property on east side of street. Look for sign.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $179,900
  • Price Per SqFt: $97/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $3,020
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Watseka, IL

City

Med. Sold Price

$100K

Med. Price/SqFt

$71

Avg. Days On Market

25

# of Sold Homes

4

544 S 5th St vs Watseka

13 DAYS ON ROCKET

-12 Days

$179,900

+$79.9K More

$97/SqFt

+$26 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $79.9K more than the Median Sold Price and $26/SqFt more than other homes in Watseka, IL.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MRED
  • MLS Number: #12048666

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: McColly Rosenboom - W
  • Office Phone: (815) 432-6011
  • Listing Agent: Sandra Boyer

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$3,020$32,770
2019$2,888$31,690
2018$2,808$30,860
2017$2,818$30,310

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Middle School

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8
/10

  • Glenn Raymond Middle School

  • 101 W Mulberry St

  • 0.33 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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4
/10

  • Watseka Community High School

  • 138 S Belmont Ave

  • 0.13 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $56,667. Most Watseka, IL residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Most families are married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 544 S 5th St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 544 S 5th St property is $179,900.

What type of property is this?

The property 544 S 5th St is a house located in Watseka, Illinois, 60970.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 544 S 5th St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 544 S 5th St are:
Glenn Raymond Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
Watseka Community High School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $3,020 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 544 S 5th St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 544 S 5th St is 1,862 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 544 S 5th St is 1920.

Rocket Homes›Illinois›Iroquois County›Watseka›60970›544 S 5th St

This home is located at 544 S 5th St in Watseka, IL and zip code 60970. This 1,862 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.38 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 09, 2024 and is currently priced at $179,900.

In April 2024, from all listings sold in Watseka, IL there were more than 0 sold above asking price, over 4 sold below and more than 0 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in Watseka, IL decreased by 4.5% between March 2024 and April 2024. The median list price of listings available in April 2024 was $100,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 25 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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