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ActiveMLS #: 127392781 / 564 Beds · 1.5 Baths · 1,994 sq ft
$179,900
517 E Mulberry Street, Watseka IL, 60970
Est. payment: $1,349/mo · 20% down, 30-year fixed at 6.95%, principal, interest, and taxes per the listing
Price per sq ft
$90
Built in
1928
Property size
1,994 sq ft
Lot size
0.37 acres
Property type
Detached Single
Listed by Tim Smith with Smith's Real Estate Services,
Questions about this home: Nick Rife, Rife Realty, (815) 258-1471 or Nick@RifeRealty.com
Overview
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.
Location
517 E Mulberry Street, Watseka IL, 60970
- Township
- Belmont
- County
- Iroquois
- Area
- Watseka
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Total rooms
- 8
- Living area
- 1,994 sq ft (Assessor)
- Fireplaces
- 1 (Family Room)
- Basement
- Unfinished, Full
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating
- Natural Gas
- Electric
- Circuit Breakers
Exterior and lot
- Construction
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof
- Asphalt
- Lot size
- 0.37 acres (100 x 165)
- Garage spaces
- 2
Listing details
- MLS number
- 12739278
- Status
- Active
- Property type
- Detached Single
- Year built
- 1928
- Town
- Watseka
- ZIP
- 60970
- Updated
- Sep 20, 2026
Estimate your payment
Term, years
Your monthly payment will be
$1,349
Principal, interest, and estimated taxes.
Loan $143,920 Down $35,980
- Principal and interest
- $953
- Property taxes (2025, per the listing)
- $396
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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