Residential For Sale

1737 1700 North Road, Watseka, Illinois

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Property Description

SELLERS WELCOME SERIOUS OFFERS AND OPEN TO REASONABLE NEGOTIATIONS! Escape to the peace and privacy of country living without sacrificing convenience. Situated on 17.17 acres just five minutes from town, this nearly 4,800-square-foot custom home offers space and character, with convenient access to I-57, Routes 45 and 1, and Indiana State Road 41. The home features 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, including a spacious main-level primary suite with walk-in closet and beautifully remodeled ensuite bath (2026). Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, two large storage rooms, and a 17′ x 26′ bonus room ideal for a home office, playroom, media room, or guest space. Seven skylights bring abundant natural light, complementing the premium hardwood floors. The living room features a gas/electric fireplace, while the kitchen offers granite countertops. Additional highlights include a laundry room, laundry chute, and hidden closet. The fully finished walk-out basement adds two bedrooms, expansive living space, and a second kitchen area with an additional oven, sink, and refrigerator–perfect for entertaining, guests, or flexible living. Outside, enjoy a newer deck (2023), hot tub, and spectacular 6-acre stocked pond fed by five natural springs. The pond is home to largemouth bass, catfish, bluegill, and grass carp. Abundant wildlife, open space for gardening, and room for a hobby farm or chickens make the acreage as versatile as it is beautiful. Additional features include an insulated two-car garage, circular driveway, 126-foot well, furnace/A/C (2022), water heater (2024), attic insulation (2025), and remodeled primary bath (2026). Enjoy Watseka’s small-town amenities, including restaurants, coffee shops, boutique shopping, parks, public pool, splash pad, farmers market, historic Watseka Theatre, and community events. A distinctive opportunity to enjoy substantial living space, privacy, a private fishing pond, and room to enjoy the outdoors, all within easy reach of town.

Basic Details
Property Type : Residential
Listing Type : For Sale
Listing ID : NRA846511
Price : $780,000
Bedrooms : 5
Rooms : 12
Bathrooms : 3
Half Bathrooms : 1
Square Footage : 6,328 Sqft
Year Built : 1995
Lot Area : 747,925 Sqft
Status : Active
Acres : 17.17
Property Subtype 1 : Single Family Residence
Status : Active
Features
Heating System : Central
Basement : Yes
Fireplace : 2
Parking : Driveway, Additional Parking
Exterior Features : Private Yard
Interior Features : Cathedral Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), In-law Floorplan, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Closet(s), High Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island
Appliances
Appliances : Microwave, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher, Range
Address Map
Country : US
State : IL
County : Iroquois
City : Watseka
Street : 1700 North
Street Number : 1737
Street Suffix : Road
Postal Code : 60970
Floor Number : 0
Longitude : W88° 12' 11.4''
Latitude : N40° 45' 23.3''
Directions : Route 24 west from Watseka to 1800 E Rd; south to 1700 N Rd; west to property on south side.
Subdivision : Na
Township : Belmont
MLS Addon
Office Name : Better Homes and Gardens Real
Listing Agent MLS ID : NRA16737
Listing Office MLS ID : NRA2007
Annual Tax Amount : $6,379
HOA/POA-Annual Amt. : $0
HOA/POA-Monthly Amt. : $0
Tax Year : 2025
Residential For Sale
  • Listing ID : NRA846511
  • Bedrooms : 5
  • Bathrooms : 3
  • Square Footage : 6,328 Sqft
$780,000
Agent info
Dan Kelley
Remax County Wide 1st
814 E LaSalle South Bend, IN 46617
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