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$94,900

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,344 Sq. Ft.
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Charming 3BR, 1BA home just steps from Peter's Park-famous for its baseball fields and community events. Built in 1996, this home features a bright open living area, freshly painted interior, and key updates including HVAC, water heater, stove, and refrigerator all new in 2018. Enjoy small-town living. Reasonable flood insurance rates on this property. Seller is also offering a rate buy down or closing cost assistance.

Full Property Details for 557 N 5th St

General

  • Price: $94,900
  • Taxes: $2,611 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12445068
  • Updated: 10/6/2025
  • Added to Site: 156 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Crawl Spac
  • Appliances: Dishwasher

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom Features: Soaking Tub

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Cable TV, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Other Features: Flood Zone

Parking

  • Total Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Driveway, On Site, Owned
  • Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

  • Area: Watseka
  • County: Iroquois
  • Township: Middleport
  • Driving Directions: North on 5th St. from Walnut or main street in Watseka to home - several blocks to end of 5th St. House is last house on West side of 5th st. before Sheridan.

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

  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Square Feet: 1,344
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1996

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: None

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 64 x 140
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Zoning: SINGL

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1996
  • Tax Amount: $2,611.94
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 19322780150000

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Schools serving 557 N 5th St

School District:Iroquois County Community Unit School District 9
NameGradesDistance
Nettie Davis Elementary School
495 North 4th Street, Watseka, IL 60970
PK-10.1 mi
Wanda Kendall Elementary School
535 East Porter Avenue, Watseka, IL 60970
2-41 mi
Watseka Junior High School
138 South Belmont Avenue, Watseka, IL 60970
5-80.8 mi
Watseka Community High School
138 South Belmont Avenue, Watseka, IL 60970
9-120.8 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 557 N 5th St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/30/2025
Price Reduced
$94,900
-5.01%
MLS
9/13/2025
Price Reduced
$99,900
-3.85%
MLS
8/23/2025
Price Reduced
$103,900
-4.59%
MLS
8/13/2025
Listed
$108,900
67.54%
MLS
6/21/2023
Sold
$65,000
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Tax History for 557 N 5th St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$2,612
7%
$31,700
9%
2023
$2,439
28%
$29,080
19%
2022
$1,899
-4%
$24,390
3%
2021
$1,973
-9%
$23,660
-6%
2020
$2,172
—
$25,300
3%
2020
$2,172
5%
$24,470
3%
2019
$2,069
3%
$23,830
2%
2017
$2,010
-1%
$23,410
—
2016
$2,038
6%
$23,410
1%
2014
$1,925
—
$23,120
—
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