$179,900

517 E Mulberry St Watseka, IL 60970

Watseka Area

Estimated payment $1,383/month

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,994 Sq Ft
$90 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Community Lake
  • Community Pool
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Property is near park
  • Tennis Courts
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

Welcome to 517 E. Mulberry St. in Watseka, where classic Craftsman character meets extensive modern updates. Offering approximately 1,994 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, this move-in-ready home combines distinctive architectural details with refreshed spaces designed for today's lifestyle. Step inside and you'll immediately notice the rich woodwork, substantial Craftsman-style columns, built-in details, and warm trim that give the home its unmistakable character. Fresh, neutral finishes and updated flooring provide a bright contrast while allowing the home's original personality to remain front and center. The updated kitchen features crisp white cabinetry, generous counter space, and a clean, timeless look. Both bathrooms have been refreshed, and additional improvements include new windows, central air, updated electrical and plumbing, new drywall, and flooring. Gather around the wood-burning fireplace in the family room on cool Illinois evenings, or take advantage of the spacious upper-level finished area for additional living, recreation, office, or hobby space. Outside, the 100' x 165' lot provides plenty of room to enjoy, with mature trees adding to the setting. A long driveway leads to the detached 2-car garage, providing convenient parking and storage. With its blend of Craftsman charm, substantial updates, generous living space, and move-in-ready condition, 517 E. Mulberry St. offers an opportunity to enjoy the character of an established home without taking on a lengthy renovation. Come see everything this Watseka home has to offer.

Listing Agent

Tim Smith

Smith's Real Estate Services, License #471021755 Listed on: 08/21/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,746

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 16,117 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 165
  • Property is zoned SINGL

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,994 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

Location

  • Flood Zone Lot
  • Property is near park

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Overview

  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,746

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0.37 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HabitableResidenceYN: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Age: 91-100 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: New
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 1994
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1994
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2966
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Lake
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.37
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 165
  • 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: 4746
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Exemptions: None

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Home Values in the Area

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Tax History

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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
2025 $4,746 $46,750 $6,640 $40,110
2024 $4,746 $44,100 $6,260 $37,840
2023 $4,460 $39,030 $5,540 $33,490
2022 $2,972 $37,530 $5,330 $32,200
2021 $2,580 $34,080 $4,840 $29,240
2020 $2,445 $32,670 $4,640 $28,030
2019 $2,316 $31,600 $4,490 $27,110
2018 $2,233 $30,770 $4,370 $26,400
2017 $2,242 $30,220 $4,290 $25,930
2016 $2,255 $30,220 $4,290 $25,930
2015 $2,042 $29,850 $4,240 $25,610
2014 $2,042 $29,300 $4,160 $25,140
2013 $2,360 $30,590 $4,340 $26,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/21/2026 08/21/26 For Sale $179,900 -- $90 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $43,715 Credit Line Revolving
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About the Listing Agent

Tim Smith

Smith's Real Estate Services,

(779) 209-1240

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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: 12739278

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 26-04-102-009

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