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ActiveMLS #: 125527141 / 434 Beds · 1.5 Baths · 2,470 sq ft
$150,000
454 S 5th Street, Watseka IL, 60970
Est. payment: $1,262/mo · 20% down, 30-year fixed at 6.95%, principal, interest, and taxes per the listing
Price per sq ft
$61
Built in
1917
Property size
2,470 sq ft
Property type
Detached Single
Listed by Richard Smith with Smith's Real Estate Services,
Questions about this home: Nick Rife, Rife Realty, (815) 258-1471 or Nick@RifeRealty.com
Overview
Classic character, generous proportions, and exciting potential come together at 454 S 5th St in Watseka. Situated on a spacious 0.525-acre corner lot, this impressive two-story home offers approximately 2,470 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Step inside and discover the craftsmanship of another era. Beautiful hardwood floors, rich original woodwork, substantial trim, and an impressive staircase create a warm sense of history throughout the home. Spacious living and gathering areas provide plenty of room to spread out, while a fireplace with built-in cabinetry adds architectural interest and character. The screened porch offers another inviting space to relax and enjoy views of the mature trees and surrounding lawn. The kitchen offers generous cabinetry and storage and is ready for a new owner's ideas and updates. Throughout the home, original details provide a strong foundation for thoughtful renovation and personalization. Outside, the large corner lot creates an open, park-like setting with mature trees, lawn space, established landscaping, and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. A detached garage adds even more possibilities, thanks to the loft above-an exciting opportunity for a hobby room, studio, creative retreat, game room, or personalized getaway, subject to any applicable requirements. This home needs TLC and updating, but its space, architectural character, original woodwork, hardwood floors, distinctive staircase, screened porch, garage loft, and generous lot offer an opportunity that is increasingly difficult to find. Bring your vision and write the next chapter for this character-filled Watseka home.
Location
454 S 5th Street, Watseka IL, 60970
- Township
- Belmont
- County
- Iroquois
- Area
- Watseka
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Total rooms
- 8
- Living area
- 2,470 sq ft (Assessor)
- Flooring
- Hardwood
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Basement
- Unfinished, Full
- Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Central Air
- Heating
- Steam, Natural Gas
Exterior and lot
- Construction
- Vinyl Siding
- Patio and porch
- Deck
- Lot size
- 0.50 to 0.99 acres (189X121)
- Garage spaces
Listing details
- MLS number
- 12552714
- Status
- Active
- Property type
- Detached Single
- Year built
- 1917
- Town
- Watseka
- ZIP
- 60970
- Updated
- Sep 16, 2026
Estimate your payment
Term, years
Your monthly payment will be
$1,262
Principal, interest, and estimated taxes.
Loan $120,000 Down $30,000
- Principal and interest
- $794
- Property taxes (2024, per the listing)
- $468
Ballpark estimated payments for planning. Not a quote or a preapproval.
What this estimate includes
Principal, interest, and property taxes: the listing's reported bill when MRED has one, otherwise an estimate from typical corridor rates. Insurance and any PMI are not included, and this is not an offer of credit. Your real number depends on your credit, the lender, and the property.
Talk to Nick and he will connect you with one of his preferred lenders for a real figure.
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