407 E Mulberry St

Watseka, IL 60970

$129,900
Price
4
Beds
2,342 Sq. Ft.
$55 / Sq. Ft.
2,342
Sq. Ft.
$55
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The Mulberry Estate | 407 E. Mulberry St., Watseka, IL A Rare Blend of History & Heart Step into an enchanting slice of Watseka's past. This beautiful 4-bedroom, 1-bath home was built by prominent local William McHenry for his son John - an acclaimed author who penned works from a now-legendary nook upstairs. Every inch of the 2,342 sq ft residence speaks to timeless craftsmanship, from warm wood accents to thoughtful renovations, including a new roof (2021) and modern tile updates. Situated on a...The Mulberry Estate | 407 E. Mulberry St., Watseka, IL A Rare Blend of History & Heart Step into an enchanting slice of Watseka's past. This beautiful 4-bedroom, 1-bath home was built by prominent local William McHenry for his son John - an acclaimed author who penned works from a now-legendary nook upstairs. Every inch of the 2,342 sq ft residence speaks to timeless craftsmanship, from warm wood accents to thoughtful renovations, including a new roof (2021) and modern tile updates. Situated on a quiet street, this stately two-story home sits on a spacious 120' x 150' lot - and notably, it's outside the flood plain. A rare opportunity to own a property that offers both significance and soul.
  1. Listed by Tim Smith • Smith's Real Estate Services,

Property Details for 407 East Mulberry Street

Area
Watseka
Township
Belmont
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
3.0
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Hot Water/Steam
Zoning
SINGL
LISTING UPDATED: 05/19/2025 12:07 AM

Property Details for 407 East Mulberry Street

StatusActive
MLS #12364144
Days on Market32
Taxes$776 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1880
Lot Size0.41 AC / 17,859 SF
CountyIroquois County

Location

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Building Information for 407 East Mulberry Street

Stories-Year Built1880Building Size-Lot Size0.41 AC / 17,859 SF

Payment Calculator

$745 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$681

Property Taxes

$65

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 407 East Mulberry Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 9
  • High School District: 9
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 9
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Gravel, On Site
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Wall Unit(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Basement Sq Ft: 700
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Grid: 65
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 2342
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 2342
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 3042
  • Main Sq Ft: 1171
  • Upper Sq Ft: 1171
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 120 X 150
  • Other Structures: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Steel Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 700
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 26
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X14
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 15X16
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 9X9
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 12X21
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 14X17
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 8X13
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 12X16

Property History for 407 East Mulberry Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12364144

$129,900
Apr 11, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1530910916

$100,000

+33.4% / yr

Apr 11, 2024

Sold

MRED #11982954

$100,000
Mar 17, 2024

Pending

MRED #11982954

Feb 20, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #11982954

$135,000
Feb 28, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1365170883

$30,500
Feb 28, 2020

Sold

MRED #10430776

$30,500
Feb 18, 2020

Pending

MRED #10430776

Jun 26, 2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10430776

$54,750
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/13/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12364144

$129,900
04/11/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1530910916

$100,000

+33.4% / yr

04/11/2024

Sold

MRED #11982954

$100,000
03/17/2024

Pending

MRED #11982954

02/20/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #11982954

$135,000
02/28/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1365170883

$30,500
02/28/2020

Sold

MRED #10430776

$30,500
02/18/2020

Pending

MRED #10430776

06/26/2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10430776

$54,750

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

Public Records for 407 East Mulberry Street

Taxable ValueLand$8,800Additions$3,360Total$12,160
Tax Record2023$776 ($65 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0StyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyIROQUOISAPN26 04 102 001

Schools near 407 East Mulberry Street

This home is within Iroquois County Community Unit School District 9.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 1
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 1 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Nettie Davis Elementary School
PublicPK to 1

Watseka Junior High School
Public6 to 8

Watseka Community High School
Public9 to 12

Glenn Raymond School
Public1 to 5

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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407 East Mulberry Street is a single family home for sale in Watseka, IL 60970. This property was listed for sale on May 13, 2025 by Smith's Real Estate Services,, it's currently listed at $129,900. It has been on the market for a total of 32 days and was last sold on April 11, 2024. This listing's school district is Iroquois County Community Unit School District 9. Nearby schools include Nettie Davis Elementary School, Watseka Junior High School and Watseka Community High School. 407 East Mulberry Street is a 4-bed, 1-bath, 2,342 sqft single family home built in 1880.

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