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Property Description
Don't overlook this 2 bedroom, 1 bath Handyman Special. This efficient 940 SF home has electric baseboard heat and is ready for new owners.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 428 E Cherry St
General
- Price: $40,000
- Taxes: $979 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12284600
- Updated: 11/29/2025
- Added to Site: 340 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Cellar, Par
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Other Features: Flood Zone
Parking
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Gravel, Off-Street, Yes, Owned
Location
- Area: Watseka
- County: Iroquois
- Township: Middleport
- Driving Directions: From Rts 1 & 24 take 5th St., South to Cherry, take Cherry St. East to the house on the North side of the St., Sign in yard.
School Information
- School District: 9
- Elem School District: 9
- Midd School District: 9
- High School District: 9
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Cellar, Partial
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 940
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1902
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.33
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 75 x 194
- Zoning: SINGL
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1902
- Tax Amount: $979
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 19333540080000
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Schools
Schools serving 428 E Cherry St
School District:Iroquois County Community Unit School District 9
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Wanda Kendall Elementary School 535 East Porter Avenue, Watseka, IL 60970 | 2-4 | 0.4 mi |
Nettie Davis Elementary School 495 North 4th Street, Watseka, IL 60970 | PK-1 | 0.5 mi |
Watseka Junior High School 138 South Belmont Avenue, Watseka, IL 60970 | 5-8 | 0.3 mi |
Watseka Community High School 138 South Belmont Avenue, Watseka, IL 60970 | 9-12 | 0.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 428 E Cherry St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/23/2025
Price Reduced
$40,000
-19.84%
MLS
2/10/2025
Listed
$49,900
487.06%
MLS
3/31/2017
Sold
$8,500
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 428 E Cherry St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,690
73%
$16,630
9%
2023
$979
45%
$15,260
19%
2022
$674
-6%
$12,800
3%
2021
$717
-12%
$12,420
-6%
2020
$819
—
$13,280
3%
2020
$819
7%
$12,850
3%
2019
$767
-46%
$12,510
2%
2017
$1,419
-26%
$12,289
-25%
2016
$1,905
5%
$16,280
1%
2014
$1,814
—
$16,080
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Estimate the Cost for 428 E Cherry St
428 E Cherry Street, Watseka, IL 60970 (MLS# 12284600) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 428 E Cherry Street is currently listed for $40,000 and was received on February 10, 2025. Want to learn more about 428 E Cherry Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Watseka? You can browse all Watseka real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

