Charming, comfortable, and conveniently located - this classic ranch home at 615 S. 5th St. offers the perfect blend of functionality and warmth. With 3 spacious bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and nearly 1,200 square feet of living space, this home is ideal for those seeking one-level living with everyday ease. Inside, the sunlit living room welcomes you with soft carpet underfoot, neutral tones, and a ceiling fan overhead. The adjacent eat-in kitchen offers a thoughtful layout, ample cabinet space, and an inviting dining area by the window - perfect for enjoying a morning coffee or a casual meal with family. Step outside and you'll find a generous 0.22-acre lot with mature landscaping, a dedicated fire pit area tucked into the tree-lined yard, and a detached garage for extra storage or hobby space. Located just blocks from the local hospital and nearby schools, this home delivers both comfort and convenience. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizer, or investor, this one checks all the boxes.
Contingent
$110,000
615 S 5th St, Watseka, IL 60970
3beds
1,188sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$93/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mature landscapingSpacious bedroomsDetached garageEat-in kitchenAmple cabinet spaceInviting dining areaCeiling fan
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Listed by:
Tim Smith, ABR,e-PRO 815-383-7592,
Smith's Real Estate Services,
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12510145
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Utility Room-1st Floor
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 153 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X17
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X21
Other
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X11
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,188
- Total interior livable area: 1,188 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 X 198
Details
- Parcel number: 26052780100000
- Zoning: SINGL
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Rented, Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Watseka
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $93/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $98,580
- Annual tax amount: $2,210
- Date on market: 11/3/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,489/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/21/2026 | Contingent | $110,000$93/sqft |
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| 12/9/2025 | Price change | $110,000-4.3%$93/sqft |
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| 12/1/2025 | Price change | $114,900-4.2%$97/sqft |
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| 11/23/2025 | Price change | $119,900-7.7%$101/sqft |
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| 11/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $129,900+116.5%$109/sqft |
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| 5/18/2007 | Sold | $60,000$51/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08186497 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,211 +15.3% | $32,860 +13% |
| 2023 | $1,917 +12.3% | $29,080 +4% |
| 2022 | $1,707 +6.1% | $27,960 +10.1% |
| 2021 | $1,608 +6.8% | $25,390 +4.3% |
| 2020 | $1,506 +6.8% | $24,350 +3.4% |
| 2019 | $1,411 +4.6% | $23,550 +2.7% |
| 2018 | $1,349 +0.8% | $22,940 +1.8% |
| 2017 | $1,338 -1.2% | $22,540 |
| 2016 | $1,354 +6.6% | $22,540 +1.3% |
| 2015 | $1,270 +4.8% | $22,260 +1.8% |
| 2014 | $1,212 -19% | $21,860 -4.2% |
| 2013 | $1,496 | $22,820 -6.2% |
| 2012 | $1,496 -5.6% | $24,320 -3.5% |
| 2010 | $1,584 | $25,190 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 60970
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Glenn Raymond SchoolGrades: 1-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Watseka Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Watseka Community High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 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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- Illinois
- Iroquois County
- Watseka
- 60970
- 615 S 5th St
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