Character, space, and timeless details come together in this 3-bedroom, 2-bath two-story Watseka home offering approximately 2,080 square feet of living space. Step inside and discover original hardwood floors, substantial woodwork, and generously sized rooms that give the home a warmth and personality that are increasingly hard to find. The main living areas flow comfortably from one room to the next, with a brick fireplace creating a distinctive focal point and a dedicated dining room featuring an eye-catching exposed-brick accent wall. The kitchen provides plenty of cabinetry and workspace, while numerous windows throughout the home bring natural light into the living spaces. Upstairs, spacious bedrooms continue the home's vintage character with hardwood flooring and original wood trim. Two full baths add everyday convenience. Outside, the covered front porch offers a welcoming place to relax, while the fenced outdoor space provides room to enjoy the property. A detached garage adds valuable parking and storage. The full basement provides additional utility and storage space, and updated central air brings modern comfort to this character-filled home. With 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, approximately 2,080 square feet, a full basement, detached garage, original hardwood floors, and a 0.17-acre lot, 301 N. 3rd St. offers an appealing combination of space, character, and functionality. Come see the details that make this Watseka home memorable.
Details
MLS #
12747543
Listing Type
For Sale
Style
House
Sub-Type
Resale
Status
Active
Year
1918
Days On Site
18
Listing Provided By
Smith's Real Estate Services, | Tim Smith
Features
Bed(s)
3
Bath(s)
2 Total
SQ Feet
2,080
Garage
1
Basement
Y
Story(s)
2
Zoning
SINGL
Acreage
0.17
Interior
Rooms Total
7
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Natural Gas
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Exterior
Foundation Details
Block, Concrete Perimeter
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Construction Materials
Stucco
Parking
Parking Features
Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage Spaces
1
Utilities
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Taxes
Tax Year
2025
Tax Annual Amount
3270.8
Area Information
State
IL
County
Iroquois
City
Watseka
Zip Code
60970
Area
Watseka
Listing VS Median (in 60970)
Price: $139,900
low | high
Med: $139,900
50% of Average
sqft: 2,080
low | high
Med: 2,080
50% of Average
$ / sqft: $67
low | high
Med: $67
50% of Average
On site: 18
low | high
Med: 18
100% of Average
Sourced by Back At You
Market Activity 60970
Date
Sales
Avg $ Per SqFt
Min Sale Price
Max Sale Price
Med Sale Price
Date: Aug 2026
Sales: 1
Avg $ Per SqFt: $
Min Sale Price: $42,000
Max Sale Price: $42,000
Med Sale Price: $42,000
Date: Jul 2026
Sales: 3
Avg $ Per SqFt: $106.2
Min Sale Price: $125,000
Max Sale Price: $125,000
Med Sale Price: $125,000
Date: Jun 2026
Sales: 5
Avg $ Per SqFt: $84.5
Min Sale Price: $73,400
Max Sale Price: $176,300
Med Sale Price: $104,900
Date: May 2026
Sales: 3
Avg $ Per SqFt: $17.31
Min Sale Price: $27,000
Max Sale Price: $230,000
Med Sale Price: $210,000
Date: Apr 2026
Sales: 5
Avg $ Per SqFt: $99.51
Min Sale Price: $90,000
Max Sale Price: $174,500
Med Sale Price: $160,000
Date: Mar 2026
Sales: 5
Avg $ Per SqFt: $80.28
Min Sale Price: $35,000
Max Sale Price: $156,000
Med Sale Price: $72,000
Date: Feb 2026
Sales: 10
Avg $ Per SqFt: $85.13
Min Sale Price: $25,900
Max Sale Price: $189,500
Med Sale Price: $88,500
Date: Jan 2026
Sales: 5
Avg $ Per SqFt: $76.62
Min Sale Price: $30,000
Max Sale Price: $170,400
Med Sale Price: $135,000
Date: Dec 2025
Sales: 2
Avg $ Per SqFt: $85.44
Min Sale Price: $100,000
Max Sale Price: $302,500
Med Sale Price: $201,250
Date: Nov 2025
Sales: 3
Avg $ Per SqFt: $71.11
Min Sale Price: $30,000
Max Sale Price: $145,000
Med Sale Price: $112,900
Date: Oct 2025
Sales: 8
Avg $ Per SqFt: $84.34
Min Sale Price: $22,500
Max Sale Price: $399,500
Med Sale Price: $147,975
Date: Sep 2025
Sales: 5
Avg $ Per SqFt: $97.22
Min Sale Price: $35,000
Max Sale Price: $510,000
Med Sale Price: $175,000
Sourced by Back At You
Aug 2026
Sales:
1
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$
Min Sale Price:
$42,000
Max Sale Price:
$42,000
Med Sale Price:
$42,000
Jul 2026
Sales:
3
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$106.2
Min Sale Price:
$125,000
Max Sale Price:
$125,000
Med Sale Price:
$125,000
Jun 2026
Sales:
5
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$84.5
Min Sale Price:
$73,400
Max Sale Price:
$176,300
Med Sale Price:
$104,900
May 2026
Sales:
3
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$17.31
Min Sale Price:
$27,000
Max Sale Price:
$230,000
Med Sale Price:
$210,000
Apr 2026
Sales:
5
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$99.51
Min Sale Price:
$90,000
Max Sale Price:
$174,500
Med Sale Price:
$160,000
Mar 2026
Sales:
5
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$80.28
Min Sale Price:
$35,000
Max Sale Price:
$156,000
Med Sale Price:
$72,000
Feb 2026
Sales:
10
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$85.13
Min Sale Price:
$25,900
Max Sale Price:
$189,500
Med Sale Price:
$88,500
Jan 2026
Sales:
5
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$76.62
Min Sale Price:
$30,000
Max Sale Price:
$170,400
Med Sale Price:
$135,000
Dec 2025
Sales:
2
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$85.44
Min Sale Price:
$100,000
Max Sale Price:
$302,500
Med Sale Price:
$201,250
Nov 2025
Sales:
3
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$71.11
Min Sale Price:
$30,000
Max Sale Price:
$145,000
Med Sale Price:
$112,900
Oct 2025
Sales:
8
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$84.34
Min Sale Price:
$22,500
Max Sale Price:
$399,500
Med Sale Price:
$147,975
Sep 2025
Sales:
5
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$97.22
Min Sale Price:
$35,000
Max Sale Price:
$510,000
Med Sale Price:
$175,000
MLS Number: 12747543
Tim Smith – (815) 383-7592 – tim@smithsrealestate.org
Smith's Real Estate Services, – (815) 432-2900 – rlsmithsells@aol.com
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MLS Number: 12747543
Tim Smith – (815) 383-7592 – tim@smithsrealestate.org
Smith's Real Estate Services, – (815) 432-2900 – rlsmithsells@aol.com