$249,000

516 E Locust St Watseka, IL 60970

Estimated payment $1,794/month

Total Views 762
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,000 Sq Ft
$83 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Living Room
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Built-In Features
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

Step into timeless charm with this spacious Victorian beauty. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms - this home offers plenty of space! The first floor features both a formal living room and a cozy family room with a fireplace, plus a gorgeous 4-season room perfect for relaxing. The kitchen is generous in size, includes a breakfast nook, and comes fully equipped with all appliances. You'll love the character details throughout! Laundry is located on the main floor for convenience. Upstairs, the large master suite boasts a tray ceiling, walk-in closet, and private bath. There is a 2 car detached garage and shed for extra outdoor needs. Classic touches like leaded glass and pocket doors preserve the home's vintage elegance.

Listing Agent

Angela Roderick

KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC License #475184554 Listed on: 06/20/2025

KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,888

Year Built

  • Built in 1877

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 83.5 x 190
  • Property is zoned SINGL

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Iroquois County Comm Elementary And Middle School
  • Watseka Community High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,888

Year Built

Built in 1877

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Victorian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
  • Year Built: 1877
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features
  • LivingArea: 3000
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3000
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 3000
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1107
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Square Footage Comments: Sq ft estimated off floorplan from photos that were just measured 2025
  • Total Sq Ft: 4107
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1107
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 1587
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1413
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 249000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Concrete, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Iroquois County Comm
  • High School: Watseka Community High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Iroquois County Comm
  • Middle/Junior School District: 9

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 83.5 X 190
  • Zoning: SINGL
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 23
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4888.48
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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 $4,888 $54,100 $10,590 $43,510
2023 $4,888 $49,640 $9,720 $39,920
2022 $4,612 $41,630 $8,150 $33,480
2021 $3,843 $40,400 $7,910 $32,490
2020 $4,187 $43,210 $8,460 $34,750
2019 $4,010 $41,790 $8,180 $33,610
2018 $3,902 $40,700 $7,970 $32,730
2017 $3,950 $39,980 $7,830 $32,150
2016 $3,977 $39,980 $7,830 $32,150
2015 $3,624 $39,480 $7,730 $31,750
2014 $3,624 $38,760 $7,590 $31,170
2013 $4,485 $40,460 $7,920 $32,540
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/20/2025 06/20/25 For Sale $249,000 0.0% $83 / Sq Ft
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Price Changed $249,000 +107.5% $83 / Sq Ft
12/31/2012 12/31/12 Sold $120,000 -9.6% $44 / Sq Ft
10/26/2012 10/26/12 Pending -- -- --
10/25/2012 10/25/12 For Sale $132,700 -- $49 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $120,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $122,580 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12390257

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 19-33-355-030