$599,900

1718 N 1800 Rd E Watseka, IL 60970

Estimated payment $3,689/month

Total Views 3,016
5 Beds
2 Baths
3,004 Sq Ft
$200 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Double Oven
  • Watseka Junior High School Rated 9+
  • Home Office
  • Fireplace

About This Home

Classic Country Living with Modern Comfort on 5 Acres Nestled along a quiet rural road just outside Watseka, this charming 1.5-story farmhouse offers the perfect blend of functionality, privacy, and updated living. With 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and over 3,000 square feet, this home provides spacious comfort for multi-generational families, hobby farmers, or anyone seeking a peaceful country lifestyle. A standout feature is the thoughtfully designed 2012 addition, which expanded the home to include a bright and airy living room with fireplace and a main-level primary suite complete with tray ceilings and serene views of the property. The kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, modern lighting, and granite-style counters, while the adjacent dining area is filled with natural light - perfect for family gatherings. Additional living space includes a cheerful home office/sunroom, large bedrooms, and ample storage throughout. Enjoy peace of mind with an attached garage and a whole-house generator to keep your systems running during any season. Outside, you'll find four large outbuildings, ideal for equipment, animals, or workshop space. Five operational grain bins provide storage or ag-use flexibility, and the surrounding 5 acres offer open space, mature trees, and plenty of possibilities - from homesteading to weekend bonfires. With a move-in ready interior and incredible outdoor utility, this property delivers peaceful, practical country living - all within reach.

Listing Agent

Tim Smith

Smith's Real Estate Services, License #471021755 Listed on: 09/25/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,956

Year Built

  • Built in 1935 | Remodeled in 2012

Lot Details

  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 415x525
  • Property is zoned SINGL

Parking

  • 6 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,004 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Power Generator
  • Well
  • Water Softener Leased
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,956

Year Built

Built in 1935 | Remodeled in 2012

Lot Details

0

Parking

6

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Farmhouse
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2012
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2012

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Water Softener Rented
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • LivingArea: 3004
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Rented, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Generator
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Eating Area, Office, Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3004
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 5332
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 6
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Detached
  • ParkingTotal: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Propane
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 5
  • Lot Dimensions: 415x525
  • Zoning: SINGL
  • Rural (Y/N): Y
  • Lot Size: 5.0-5.99 Acres
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 21
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5955.84
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/25/2025 09/25/25 For Sale $599,900 -- $200 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

About the Listing Agent

Tim Smith

Smith's Real Estate Services,

(779) 218-9016

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I have spent the majority of my life in the healthcare field and after reaching the level of CEO decided that it was time for a change. My father has been a Realtor for over 30 years and I have joined him in his office, Smith's Real Estate Services, LTD. I believe in servant leadership and plan to provide the same level of care and understanding with my Real Estate clients as I did with my patients, their families, providers, and staff in the Healthcare arena!

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12480553

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)