Charming, updated 3BR Craftsman on a pretty corner lot in desirable south Watseka! This character-filled 2-story offers a bright living room with brick fireplace, spacious kitchen with butcher block counters, and formal dining with gorgeous hardwood floors and elegant arched doorway. Bedrooms are comfortably sized with ample closets and share a large hall bath. Newer roof, furnace & AC. Partial basement has reinforced walls and space for a workshop. Detached 2-car garage features 220 service. Convenient location-close to hospital, schools, & daycare, and not in flood zone!.
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$105,000
132 W Jefferson Ave, Watseka, IL 60970
3beds
1,320sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$109,200 Zestimate®
$80/sqft
$1,377 Estimated rent
Home value
$109,200
Estimated sales range
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Brick fireplaceLarge hall bathCorner lotGorgeous hardwood floorsSpacious kitchenElegant arched doorwayFormal dining
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Listed by:
Tim Smith, ABR,e-PRO 815-383-7592,
Smith's Real Estate Services,
Bought with:
Tim Smith, ABR,e-PRO
Smith's Real Estate Services,
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12436418
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X7
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Vinyl), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
- Attic: Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,320
- Total interior livable area: 1,320 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Gravel, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Outdoor Grill
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 109X50
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 26052050140000
- Zoning: SINGL
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, TV-Dish, Intercom, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick, Stucco
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1929
- Major remodel year: 2013
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Watseka
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $80/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $91,290
- Annual tax amount: $2,470
- Date on market: 8/2/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/19/2025 | Sold | $105,000-12.4%$80/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12436418 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2025 | Contingent | $119,900$91/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12436418 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $119,900+59.9%$91/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12436418 Report a problem | ||
| 12/14/2018 | Sold | $75,000-6.3%$57/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10107406 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2018 | Pending sale | $80,000$61/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Bradley #10107406 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2018 | Listed for sale | $80,000$61/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,471 +11.3% | $30,430 +13% |
| 2023 | $2,219 +8% | $26,930 +4% |
| 2022 | $2,054 +4.9% | $25,900 +10.2% |
| 2021 | $1,957 +4.9% | $23,510 +4.3% |
| 2020 | $1,866 +5.1% | $22,540 +3.4% |
| 2019 | $1,776 +3.3% | $21,800 +2.7% |
| 2018 | $1,720 -0.1% | $21,230 +1.8% |
| 2017 | $1,721 -1.2% | $20,850 |
| 2016 | $1,742 +5.4% | $20,850 +1.3% |
| 2015 | $1,653 +4.3% | $20,590 +1.9% |
| 2014 | $1,585 -8% | $20,210 -4.2% |
| 2013 | $1,723 | $21,100 -6.2% |
| 2012 | $1,723 -4.5% | $22,490 -3.5% |
| 2010 | $1,804 | $23,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60970
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Glenn Raymond SchoolGrades: 1-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Watseka Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Watseka Community High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Iroquois County Comm
- High: Iroquois County Comm
- District: 9
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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