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609 E Porter Avenue, Watseka, IL 60970

Iroquois County

Key Facts

3Beds
3Baths
2,048Sq Ft
1977Year Built
0.27Lot (acres)
2Garage

Description

This sprawling ranch has so much to offer. 3 bedrooms with 2.5 baths; new flooring throughout just last month, and the interior completely repainted. The big family room has a wood-burning fireplace that covers the entire wall. The kitchen is open to the dining area and the family room, with plenty of space for a big table. It also has a desk area. Big laundry room with a separate utility room. Master bedroom has a full bath and a walk-in closet! 2 more good-sized bedrooms. All bedrooms have brand new carpeting. The rest of the house has brand new luxury vinyl plank flooring that's waterproof, easy to clean, and looks great! There's a patio just outside the dining area and a 3-season sunroom as well. 2 storage sheds in the backyard will stay. The backyard overlooks farm ground. The 2 car garage has additional built-in closet storage. Within walking distance to schools and just blocks from the hospital. With over 2000 square feet, this house has everything you need and having just been professionally cleaned, it is move-in ready!

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Style

Ranch

Year Built

1977

Living Area

2,048 sq ft

Lot Size

0.27 acres

Lot Dimensions

81X150

Garage Spaces

2

Parking Spaces

6

Ownership

Fee Simple

Zoning

SINGL

Days on Market

784

MLS® Listing#

12029611

Property Features

Appliances

Water SoftenerRangeDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalWater Softener Owned

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Fireplace

Family RoomWood Burning

Basement

Sump PumpCrawl Space

Parking

ConcreteGarage Door OpenerAttachedDrivewayGarage

Laundry

Main Level

Patio

Patio

Construction

Brick

Roof

Asphalt

Other Structures

Shed(s)

Community

ParkPoolLakeCurbs

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Rooms

  • Bedroom 210X12Main
  • Bedroom 311X12Main
  • Bedroom 4
  • Dining Room12X15Main
  • Family Room15X21Main
  • Kitchen10X15Main
  • Laundry8X10Main
  • Living Room15X20Main
  • Master Bedroom12X15Main

Schools

Elementary:
Watseka Community High School
Middle:
Watseka Community High School
High:
Watseka Community High School
District:
Watseka Community High School

Financial Details

Annual Taxes

$6,824

Tax year 2025

Parcel Number

26041300030000

Directions

Walnut St (Rt 24) through Watseka to 5th St; south to Lincoln; east to 9th; south to Porter; east to house on south side of street.

Affordability Calculator

$38,200

Estimated monthly payment

$1,017/mo

Principal $152,800 · Est. interest $213,170 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in Watseka, IL

50
Median Days on Market
1,600
Median Sq Ft
$89
Median Price / Sq Ft
27
Active Listings
  • Its price per sq ft is 5% above the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Watseka, IL.

Location

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Nearby Schools

  • Wanda Kendall Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.1 mi away

  • Watseka Head Start Center

    School · 0.2 mi away

  • Watseka Comm High School

    Secondary · 0.4 mi away

  • Glenn Raymond Middle School

    Elementary · 0.7 mi away

  • Iroquois County Community Unit School District 9

    School · 1.9 mi away

  • Crescent City Grade School

    Elementary · 7.0 mi away

  • Milford Grade School East Campus

    School · 7.9 mi away

  • Bryce-Ash Grove Educational Center

    School · 9.1 mi away

  • Donovan Elementary School

    Elementary · 9.4 mi away

  • Donovan Junior Sr High School

    Secondary · 9.8 mi away

  • Milford Grade School

    Elementary · 9.9 mi away

  • St Paul's Lutheran School

    School · 10.0 mi away

  • Milford Area Public Schools #124

    School · 10.0 mi away

  • Milford High School

    Secondary · 10.0 mi away

  • Iroquois West Elementary School

    Elementary · 13.8 mi away

  • Iroquois West High School

    Secondary · 13.8 mi away

  • Iroquois West Elementary School/Gilman

    Elementary · 14.1 mi away

  • South Newton School Building

    School · 14.5 mi away

  • Iroquois West Middle School

    Secondary · 15.5 mi away

  • Cissna Park Elementary School

    Secondary · 16.4 mi away

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Listing Courtesy: McColly Rosenboom - W - 8154326011

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2024-04-18. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

Last Updated: 2024-04-18

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