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$79,900 Contingent

  • For Sale
  • Contingent
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 804 Sq. Ft.
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Welcome to 525 E Hickory St, a charming and move-in ready 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch in the heart of Watseka. This 804 sq ft home sits on a 50x132 lot and features new windows and brand-new flooring throughout. The spacious living room is filled with natural light and connects to a kitchen with classic cabinetry and ample counter space. The bathroom has been updated with a clean, modern feel. Step outside to enjoy the curb appeal and private backyard lined with mature trees and flowering shrubs. Not in a flood zone!

Full Property Details for 525 E Hickory St

General

  • Price: $79,900
  • Taxes: $1,084 (2024)
  • Status: Contingent
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12404254
  • Updated: 2/5/2026
  • Added to Site: 219 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Crawl Spac

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Parking

  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Driveway, Yes, Owned

Location

  • Area: Watseka
  • County: Iroquois
  • Township: Middleport
  • Driving Directions: From Rts. 1 & 24 take Eight St. North to Hickory, take Hickory West to house on the South 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: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Ranch
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Square Feet: 804
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 132
  • Zoning: SINGL

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1955
  • Tax Amount: $1,084.42
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 19333030080000

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Schools serving 525 E Hickory St

School District:Iroquois County Community Unit School District 9
NameGradesDistance
Nettie Davis Elementary School
495 North 4th Street, Watseka, IL 60970
PK-10.4 mi
Wanda Kendall Elementary School
535 East Porter Avenue, Watseka, IL 60970
2-40.7 mi
Watseka Junior High School
138 South Belmont Avenue, Watseka, IL 60970
5-80.6 mi
Watseka Community High School
138 South Belmont Avenue, Watseka, IL 60970
9-120.6 mi
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Price & Sales History for 525 E Hickory St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/15/2025
Price Reduced
$79,900
-5.89%
MLS
11/12/2025
Price Reduced
$84,900
-5.56%
MLS
8/19/2025
Price Reduced
$89,900
-10.01%
MLS
7/23/2025
Listed
$99,900
299.6%
MLS
12/12/2012
Sold
$25,000
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Tax History for 525 E Hickory St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,084
5%
$10,670
9%
2023
$1,035
19%
$9,790
19%
2022
$867
-2%
$8,210
3%
2021
$889
-7%
$7,960
-7%
2020
$959
—
$8,520
3%
2020
$959
4%
$8,240
3%
2019
$923
1%
$8,030
2%
2017
$911
-1%
$7,890
—
2016
$923
5%
$7,890
1%
2014
$879
—
$7,790
—
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525 E Hickory Street, Watseka, IL 60970 (MLS# 12404254) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 525 E Hickory Street is currently listed for $79,900 and was received on July 23, 2025. Want to learn more about 525 E Hickory 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.

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