Welcome home to this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow offering 938 square feet of comfortable living space on a deep 35' x 200' lot. From the inviting covered front porch to the freshly updated interior, this home is move-in ready and full of character. Inside, you'll find spacious living areas with tall ceilings, fresh neutral paint, new flooring and carpeting, abundant natural light, and attractive trim details throughout. The large eat-in kitchen offers ample cabinet space and functionality, while the updated bath adds convenience. Outside, enjoy a long driveway leading to a detached garage and a generously sized backyard with plenty of room for outdoor activities, gardening, or future possibilities. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizing, or looking for an investment opportunity, this affordable Watseka home is ready for its next chapter.
Price change
Price cut: $5K (8/19)
$69,900
424 N 2nd St, Watseka, IL 60970
2beds
938sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$75/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Abundant natural lightFreshly updated interiorUpdated bathFresh neutral paintInviting covered front porchAttractive trim details throughoutNew flooring and carpeting
- 77 days |
- 322 |
- 22 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tim Smith, ABR,e-PRO 815-383-7592,
Smith's Real Estate Services,
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12667189
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Den
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X9
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 938
- Total interior livable area: 938 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1.5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 35 x 200
Details
- Parcel number: 19324030010000
- Zoning: SINGL
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Watseka
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $75/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $45,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,672
- Date on market: 6/3/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,235/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2026 | Price change | $69,900-6.7%$75/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12667189 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $74,900$80/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12667189 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,524 +4.8% | $15,000 +9% |
| 2023 | $1,454 +19.3% | $13,760 +19.2% |
| 2022 | $1,219 -2.6% | $11,540 +3% |
| 2021 | $1,251 -7.2% | $11,200 -6.5% |
| 2020 | $1,348 +3.9% | $11,980 +3.5% |
| 2019 | $1,297 +2.3% | $11,580 +2.7% |
| 2018 | $1,268 -20.2% | $11,280 -18.1% |
| 2017 | $1,590 -1.3% | $13,770 |
| 2016 | $1,612 +5% | $13,770 +1.3% |
| 2015 | $1,535 +3.8% | $13,600 +1.8% |
| 2014 | $1,478 -4.4% | $13,360 -4.2% |
| 2013 | $1,546 | $13,950 -6.1% |
| 2012 | $1,546 -3.5% | $14,860 -3.5% |
| 2010 | $1,602 | $15,400 |
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Neighborhood: 60970
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Glenn Raymond SchoolGrades: 1-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Watseka Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Watseka Community High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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