557 N 5th Street, Watseka, IL 60970 - Photo 1

1/1

$82,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1,344 Sq. Ft.
Updated 9 hours ago

1/1

Property Description

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

Full Property Details for 557 N 5th St

General

Sold For: $82,000
Taxes: $2,611 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12574289
Added to Site: 49 day(s) ago

Interior

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, Yes, Owned

Location

Area: Watseka
County: Iroquois
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
Midd School District: 9

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

Water: Public

Structural Information

Construction: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
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

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 19322780150000

Listed and Sold by Village Realty Inc

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Schools

Schools serving 557 N 5th St

School District:Iroquois County Community Unit School District 9

Name	Grades	Distance
Nettie Davis Elementary School 495 North 4th Street, Watseka, IL 60970	PK-1	0.1 mi
Wanda Kendall Elementary School 535 East Porter Avenue, Watseka, IL 60970	2-4	1 mi
Watseka Junior High School 138 South Belmont Avenue, Watseka, IL 60970	5-8	0.8 mi
Watseka Community High School 138 South Belmont Avenue, Watseka, IL 60970	9-12	0.8 mi

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Price & Sales History for 557 N 5th St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

4/10/2026

Sold

$82,000

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MLS

2/21/2026

Listed

$82,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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