Welcome home to peaceful country living at 5 Corbett Drive in Watseka! This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath log-sided ranch, built in 2005, offers 1,855 square feet of comfortable living space on a 0.77-acre lot, blending rustic charm with modern efficiency. Step inside to a warm and inviting living room featuring a gas log fireplace, large picture window, and plenty of natural light. The spacious eat-in kitchen is designed for everyday living and entertaining with beautiful hickory cabinetry, newer stainless refrigerator, dishwasher, and gas stove, updated lighting, durable luxury vinyl plank flooring, and plenty of room for gathering around the table. The primary suite offers a private bath, while two additional bedrooms provide comfortable accommodations for family or guests. A convenient main-floor laundry room adds to the home's practical layout. Upstairs, you'll find a finished bonus room, perfect for a family room, home office, hobby space, playroom, or additional storage. Outside, enjoy the beautifully landscaped yard, covered rear porch, heated 2.5-car attached garage, and peaceful country views. An adjoining approximately 0.25-acre green space owned by the subdivision is available for the owner's use and enjoyment, providing additional room for recreation and outdoor activities, with the restriction that no permanent structures may be built on the parcel. Additional highlights include: Geothermal heating and cooling for outstanding energy efficiency Gas log fireplace Beautiful hickory kitchen cabinetry Newer stainless refrigerator, dishwasher, and gas stove Main-floor laundry Finished upstairs bonus room Heated 2.5-car attached garage Covered rear porch Attractive landscaping Quiet country setting just minutes from town This well-cared-for property offers the perfect combination of country charm, energy efficiency, and comfortable everyday living.
Price change
Price cut: $10K (8/29)
$279,900
5 Corbett Dr, Watseka, IL 60970
3beds
1,855sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
0.77 Acres Lot
$270,100 Zestimate®
$151/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas log fireplaceFinished upstairs bonus roomPlenty of natural lightSpacious eat-in kitchenLarge picture windowBeautifully landscaped yardGas stove
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Likely to sell faster than
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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#: 12721020
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X24
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X17
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X16
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Geothermal
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Indoor Grill
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,855
- Total interior livable area: 1,855 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2.5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 0.77 Acres
- Dimensions: 140 x 240
Details
- Parcel number: 26031760020000
- Zoning: SINGL
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Watseka
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $151/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $184,680
- Annual tax amount: $4,323
- Date on market: 7/31/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$270,100
$257,000 - $284,000
$2,100/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2026 | Price change | $279,900-3.4%$151/sqft |
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| 7/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $289,900+125.6%$156/sqft |
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| 9/6/2019 | Sold | $128,500$69/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,029 +13% | $61,560 +13% |
| 2023 | $3,567 +9.8% | $54,480 +4% |
| 2022 | $3,247 +2.6% | $52,380 +10.1% |
| 2021 | $3,165 +3.9% | $47,560 +4.3% |
| 2020 | $3,046 -10.3% | $45,600 +3.4% |
| 2019 | $3,395 +2.2% | $44,100 +2.7% |
| 2018 | $3,324 +31.5% | $42,950 +1.8% |
| 2017 | $2,527 -2% | $42,190 |
| 2016 | $2,578 +4.3% | $42,190 +1.2% |
| 2015 | $2,471 +4% | $41,670 +1.9% |
| 2014 | $2,375 -10.5% | $40,910 -4.2% |
| 2013 | $2,654 | $42,710 -6.2% |
| 2012 | $2,654 -5.4% | $45,520 -3.5% |
| 2010 | $2,804 | $47,150 |
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Neighborhood: 60970
Nearby schools
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.





