Last Sold Price
3 beds2,302 sqft$102/sqft
518 W Bittersweet Rd, Washington, IL 61571

Description

An absolute honor to list! This all brick Washington ranch has been well loved offering: 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, large unfinished basement, attached garage, great breezeway, and oversized county lot! Updated in July of 25: mostly new main floor neutral paint, brand new carpet, most outlets/switches on the main floor swapped, a brand new gut and remodel on the main floor bathroom, plus updated shower in bathroom 2! Additional features: oversized living room, woodburning fireplace, built ins, lots...An absolute honor to list! This all brick Washington ranch has been well loved offering: 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, large unfinished basement, attached garage, great breezeway, and oversized county lot! Updated in July of 25: mostly new main floor neutral paint, brand new carpet, most outlets/switches on the main floor swapped, a brand new gut and remodel on the main floor bathroom, plus updated shower in bathroom 2! Additional features: oversized living room, woodburning fireplace, built ins, lots of cabinet and counter space, convenient location, basement dewatering system, sump pump, whole house fan, and so much more. More recent updates include: oversized extended decorative concrete driveway in 2017, water softener & garage door opener in 2022, roof and tankless water heater in 2023! All appliances including washer/dryer stay! This house is in an estate so will be Sold As is minus the well/septic. It has been lovingly cared for and in this family for 53 years!
LISTING CLOSED: 09/22/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Nicole Grieco • Nicole Grieco Realty
    P: (309) 453-9400 griecohometeam@yahoo.com

Property Details for 518 West Bittersweet Road

Status
MLS #
PA1259690
Days on Market
29
Taxes
$5,382 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1959
Lot Size
-
Architectural Style
Ranch
Subdivision Name
Summit

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$217,500

Avg days on market

14

Sale-to-list ratio

95.9%

[Washington, IL]

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Location

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Sold By Keller Williams Revolution

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Building Information for 518 West Bittersweet Road

Stories-Year Built1959Building Size-Lot Size-

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$1,643 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,194

Property Taxes

$449

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 518 West Bittersweet Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Washington
  • County Or Parish: Tazewell
  • Directions: Washington Rd to Summit. Summit turns into Bittersweet.
  • Latitude: 40.680801
  • Longitude: -89.49721
  • MLSArea Minor: PAAR Area
  • Postal Code: 61571
  • State Or Province: IL
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 02-02-30-301-002
  • Mandatory Annual Fee: No
  • Mandatory Monthly Fee: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,382
  • Tax Legal Description: Summit Dr Subd SW 1/4 Sec 30 Lot 1
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • Elementary School: John Hensey
  • High School: Washington
  • Middle Or Junior School: Beverly Manor
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, Oversized, Parking Pad
  • Number Of Garage Remotes: 1
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2302.0
  • Living Area: 2302.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 130x183x120x148
  • 100 Year Plain: No
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: None Available
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Utilities
  • Water Source: Private, Septic System
  • Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Replacement Windows
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Brick
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Microwave, Range, Water Softener Owned, Tankless Water Heater
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished, Sump Pump
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Propane, Gas Water Heater
  • Interior Features: Attic Storage, Cable Available, Solid Surface Counter, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Operating Recording Device: None
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 2
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 2302.0
  • 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
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: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 7
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 8
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 9
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 30.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 10
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 11
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 12
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 6.0
Room 13
  • Flooring: Other
  • Room Description: Sunroom
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Additional Room
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 14
  • 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 518 West Bittersweet Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 22, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1914845178

$235,000
Sep 22, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1914845178

$235,000
Sep 22, 2025

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1259690

$235,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/22/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1914845178

$235,000
09/22/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1914845178

$235,000
09/22/2025

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1259690

$235,000

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

Public Records for 518 West Bittersweet Road

Taxable ValueLand$6,980Additions$76,240Total$83,220
Tax Record2024$5,382 ($449 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,302 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,302 SqFtStories1Lot Size22,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1959Year Renovated1959CountyTAZEWELLAPN02-02-30-301-002

Schools near 518 West Bittersweet Road

This home is within District 50 Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 3
Public - 4 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
J L Hensey Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

Beverly Manor Elementary School
Public4 to 8

Washington Community High School
Public9 to 12

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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