544 South 5th Street

Watseka, IL 60970

$179,900
Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,862 Sq. Ft.
$97 / Sq. Ft.
1,862
Sq. Ft.
$97
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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 for 544 South 5th Street

Area
Watseka
Township
Belmont
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
8.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 05/12/2024 07:57 AM

Property Details for 544 South 5th Street

StatusContingent
MLS #12048666
Days on Market4
Taxes$3,293 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1.5 Story
Year Built1920
Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,552 SF
CountyIroquois County

Location

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Building Information for 544 South 5th Street

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,552 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,256 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$982

Property Taxes

$274

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 544 South 5th Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 9
  • High School District: 9
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 9
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Driveway
  • Parking On Site: true
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
  • Open Parking Spaces: 6.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Window Features: All
  • Community Features: Park, Pool, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Exterior Access, Storage Space
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Office, Enclosed Porch
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1.5 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Mature Trees
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 75X223
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2024-05-10T18:34:50
  • Photos Count: 25
  • Rural: N
  • 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: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X20
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X13
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 12X14
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X13
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 13X18
Office Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Deck Dimensions: 7X12
Enclosed Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Deck Dimensions: 8X28
Breakfast Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 6X9

Property History for 544 South 5th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 544 South 5th Street

Taxable ValueLand$8,980Additions$28,670Total$37,650
Tax Record2022$3,293 ($274 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0StyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyIROQUOISAPN26 05 232 018

Schools near 544 South 5th Street

This home is within Iroquois County Community Unit School District 9.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 1
Public - PK to 12
Public - 2 to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Nettie Davis Elementary School
PublicPK to 1

Watseka Community High School
PublicPK to 12

Wanda Kendall Elementary School
Public2 to 4

Glenn Raymond Middle School
Public5 to 8

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