$54,900
$10K PRICE DROP

555 E Mulberry St Watseka, IL 60970

Total Views 5,297
1 Bed
1 Bath
631 Sq Ft
$87 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Shed
  • Watseka Junior High School Rated 9+
  • Laundry Room
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

Welcome to this charming 1-bedroom, 1-bath ranch in Watseka, IL! With 631 sq. ft. of living space and a large 50x182 lot, there's plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. The detached 2-car garage provides ample parking and storage. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizing, or searching for an investment property, this home is full of potential. Don't miss your chance-schedule a showing today!

Listing Agent

Tim Smith

Smith's Real Estate Services, License #471021755 Listed on: 03/04/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 182.5x50.7x181.97x49.95
  • Property is zoned SINGL

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 631 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions
  • Other Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1880
  • 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: Price Change
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • LivingArea: 631
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 631
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 631

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • 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: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 182.5X50.7X181.97X49.95
  • Zoning: SINGL
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 21

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze,Disabled Person

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Home Values in the Area

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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 -- $7,880 $5,570 $2,310
2023 -- $6,970 $4,930 $2,040
2022 $0 $6,700 $4,740 $1,960
2021 $374 $6,080 $4,300 $1,780
2020 $374 $5,830 $4,120 $1,710
2019 $374 $5,630 $3,980 $1,650
2018 $376 $5,490 $3,880 $1,610
2017 $388 $5,390 $3,810 $1,580
2016 $390 $5,390 $3,810 $1,580
2015 $371 $5,320 $3,760 $1,560
2014 $371 $5,220 $3,690 $1,530
2013 $347 $5,450 $3,850 $1,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/21/2026 03/21/26 Price Changed $54,900 -15.4% $87 / Sq Ft
03/04/2026 03/04/26 For Sale $64,900 +62.3% $103 / Sq Ft
03/18/2025 03/18/25 Sold $40,000 0.0% $63 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/01/2025 03/01/25 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2025 02/24/25 For Sale $40,000 +35.6% $63 / Sq Ft
01/31/2020 01/31/20 Sold $29,500 -15.7% $47 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/14/2020 01/14/20 Pending -- -- --
10/07/2019 10/07/19 For Sale $35,000 -- $55 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $40,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $29,500 None Available
Deed $25,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $29,500 Unknown
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Tim Smith

Smith's Real Estate Services,

(779) 223-5988

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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: 12583575

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 26-04-102-018

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