$40,000
$10K PRICE DROP

428 E Cherry St Watseka, IL 60970

Estimated payment $294/month

Total Views 225,705
2 Beds
1 Bath
940 Sq Ft
$43 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Watseka Junior High School Rated 9+
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

About This Home

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.

Listing Agent

Tim Smith

Smith's Real Estate Services, License #471021755 Listed on: 02/10/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $979

Year Built

  • Built in 1902

Lot Details

  • 0.33 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75 x 194
  • Property is zoned SINGL

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 940 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Range
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Basement Cellar

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Parking Available
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$979

Year Built

Built in 1902

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1902
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Flood Zone
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Active
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Cellar, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 940
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 940
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 1292
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Gravel, Off Street, Yes, Owned
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

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: 0.33
  • Lot Dimensions: 75 X 194
  • Zoning: SINGL
  • Rural (Y/N): Y
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 979
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,690 $16,630 $10,820 $5,810
2023 $1,690 $15,260 $9,930 $5,330
2022 $979 $12,800 $8,330 $4,470
2021 $717 $12,420 $8,080 $4,340
2020 $819 $13,280 $8,640 $4,640
2019 $767 $12,850 $8,360 $4,490
2018 $732 $12,510 $8,140 $4,370
2017 $1,662 $12,289 $8,000 $4,289
2016 $1,905 $16,280 $8,000 $8,280
2015 $1,747 $16,080 $7,900 $8,180
2014 $1,747 $15,790 $7,760 $8,030
2013 $1,203 $16,480 $8,100 $8,380
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/23/2025 11/23/25 Price Changed $40,000 -19.8% $43 / Sq Ft
09/18/2025 09/18/25 For Sale $49,900 0.0% $53 / Sq Ft
07/29/2025 07/29/25 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2025 02/10/25 For Sale $49,900 -- $53 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $8,500 Attorney
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Tim Smith

Smith's Real Estate Services,

(779) 243-6956

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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: 12284600

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 19-33-354-008