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Last Sold Price
2 beds744 sqft$114/sqft
1704 E Watch Ave, Springfield, IL 62702
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.27 acresLot Size
1941Year Built
$114/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Showings begin Friday 5/10. This adorable 2 bed, 1 bath is an absolute gem. Home has an extra corner lot with fenced backyard. Bathroom taken down to studs in 2022 for full remodel. Kitchen has newer laminate and 1 yr old oven. New HVAC (Fall 2022), updated outside electric meter (2022) and electrical box (2024). Owner installed Sump pump.Showings begin Friday 5/10. This adorable 2 bed, 1 bath is an absolute gem. Home has an extra corner lot with fenced backyard. Bathroom taken down to studs in 2022 for full remodel. Kitchen has newer laminate and 1 yr old oven. New HVAC (Fall 2022), updated outside electric meter (2022) and electrical box (2024). Owner installed Sump pump.
  • Listed by: Philip Chiles 217.306.7445 philipchiles@gmail.com • Keller Williams Capital
Listing closed: 06/14/2024 12:00 AM • Source: RMLS ALLIANCE, MLS#: CA1029060

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$88,500

Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

100.5%

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Location

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Property Information for 1704 East Watch Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,567 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Subdivision Name: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Lot Size: 0.27 AC / 11,600 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Springfield
  • County Or Parish: Sangamon
  • Directions: From 19th Street, head west on Watch Avenue
  • Latitude: 39.82049
  • Longitude: -89.631116
  • MLSArea Minor: Springfield
  • Postal Code: 62702
  • State Or Province: IL
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels Description: 14-23.0-311-001
  • Parcel Number: 14-23.0-311-002
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,567
  • Tax Legal Description: SPAULDINGS ILL WATCH FACTORY ADDN L 46 plus SPAULDINGS ILL WATCH FACTORY ADDN L 45
  • Tax Year: 2023
School Information
  • Elementary School: McClernand
  • High School: Lanphier High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Washington
Parking
  • Parking Features: Gravel
  • Garage: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 744.0
  • Living Area: 744.0
  • Lot Features: Extra Lot, Level
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 145 x 80
  • 100 Year Plain: Unknown
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: Plat in Office
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public Sewer, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Replacement Windows, Shed(s)
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air, Gas Water Heater, Central Air
  • Interior Features: Blinds, Cable Available, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Operating Recording Device: None
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 1
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 744.0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Type: Upper Level
Room 3
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Lower Level
Room 4
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 0.0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Basement Level
Room 5
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Additional Level
Room 6
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 11.05
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 10.07
Room 7
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 11.05
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 9.05
Room 8
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 15.02
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 11.02
Room 9
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length: 14.05
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 9.11
Room 10
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 11
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Type: Third Floor
Mobile Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Property Is Mobile Home: No

Property History for 1704 East Watch Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 14, 2024

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1029060

$85,000
May 13, 2024

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1029060

May 8, 2024

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1029060

$74,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/14/2024

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1029060

$85,000
05/13/2024

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1029060

05/08/2024

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1029060

$74,900

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

Public Records for 1704 East Watch Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$2,899Additions$22,204Total$25,103
Tax Record2025$2,032 ($169 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size5,796 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountySANGAMONAPN14-23.0-311-002

Schools near 1704 East Watch Avenue

This home is within Springfield School District 186.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Mcclernand Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Washington Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lanphier High School
Public9 to 12

Lincoln Magnet 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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