Is parking easy in Watson, IL?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say parking is easy

Are there community events in Watson, IL?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there are community events

Is Watson, IL dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's dog friendly

Do kids play outside in Watson, IL?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say kids play outside

Are yards well-kept in Watson, IL?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say yards are well-kept

Would people walk alone at night in Watson, IL?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is there wildlife in Watson, IL?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there's wildlife

Is a car needed in Watson, IL?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say car is needed

Are neighbors friendly in Watson, IL?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say neighbors are friendly

What is 12085 E 550th Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 12085 E 550th Ave in Watson, IL is $225,400 .

What is the price history for 12085 E 550th Ave?

12085 E 550th Ave in Watson, IL last sold for $200,000 in June 2022.

Is Watson a buyer's or seller's market?

Watson is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What are the closest schools to 12085 E 550th Ave?

The closest schools to 12085 E 550th Ave in Watson, IL are Central Grade School (Elementary, rated 5/10), Early Learning Center (Elementary), Effingham High School (rated 8/10).

How big is the lot at 12085 E 550th Ave?

The lot at 12085 E 550th Ave in Watson, IL is about 2.4 acres .

Does 12085 E 550th Ave have a garage?

Yes, 12085 E 550th Ave in Watson, IL has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$225,400

Trulia Estimate

1 Bed
1,971 sqft (on 2.36 acres)

12085 E 550th Ave, Watson, IL 62473

Est. Refi. Payment $1,578/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 1, 2022 for $200,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$225K

Since last month

$11K (-4.8%)

Since last year

$4K (+1.8%)

Since last sale

$25K (+12.7%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +73% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
November 2026	$225K
October 2026	$235K
September 2026	$237K
August 2026	$243K
July 2026	$250K
June 2026	$241K
May 2026	$239K
April 2026	$233K
March 2026	$231K
February 2026	$217K
January 2026	$218K
2025
December 2025	$227K
November 2025	$222K
October 2025	$221K
September 2025	$238K
August 2025	$236K
July 2025	$255K
June 2025	$256K
May 2025	$256K
April 2025	$256K
March 2025	$251K
February 2025	$251K
January 2025	$244K
2024
December 2024	$246K
November 2024	$245K
October 2024	$247K
September 2024	$248K
August 2024	$249K
July 2024	$247K
June 2024	$247K
May 2024	$243K
April 2024	$240K
March 2024	$238K
February 2024	$231K
January 2024	$230K
2023
December 2023	$234K
November 2023	$231K
October 2023	$235K
September 2023	$232K
January 2023	$246K
2022
December 2022	$246K
November 2022	$246K
October 2022	$248K
September 2022	$245K
August 2022	$231K
July 2022	$201K
June 2022	$201K
May 2022	$201K
April 2022	$199K
March 2022	$197K
February 2022	$192K
January 2022	$194K
2021
December 2021	$189K
November 2021	$188K
October 2021	$189K
September 2021	$184K
August 2021	$180K
July 2021	$181K
June 2021	$174K
May 2021	$163K
April 2021	$160K
March 2021	$157K
February 2021	$160K
January 2021	$158K
2020
December 2020	$156K
November 2020	$154K
October 2020	$153K
September 2020	$152K
August 2020	$151K
July 2020	$148K
June 2020	$145K
May 2020	$145K
April 2020	$139K
March 2020	$142K
February 2020	$146K
January 2020	$143K
2019
December 2019	$143K
November 2019	$145K
October 2019	$150K
September 2019	$144K
August 2019	$144K
July 2019	$139K
June 2019	$142K
May 2019	$141K
April 2019	$133K
March 2019	$131K
February 2019	$133K
January 2019	$128K
2018
December 2018	$133K
November 2018	$132K
October 2018	$126K
September 2018	$132K
August 2018	$136K
July 2018	$138K
June 2018	$134K
May 2018	$122K
April 2018	$124K
March 2018	$127K
February 2018	$119K
January 2018	$126K
2017
December 2017	$123K
November 2017	$121K
October 2017	$123K
September 2017	$118K
August 2017	$121K
July 2017	$120K
June 2017	$135K
May 2017	$126K
April 2017	$129K
March 2017	$131K
February 2017	$133K
January 2017	$126K
2016
December 2016	$131K
November 2016	$131K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
5050 N State Highway 37, Mason, IL	0.79	Single-Family Home	$825,000	06/08/26	4	3.5	5,550
4323 N State Highway 37, Mason, IL	1.53	Single-Family Home	$75,000	09/29/26	1	-	624
103 Oak Dr, Watson, IL	2.09	Single-Family Home	$220,000	12/22/25	3	2	2,048
312 Illini St, Watson, IL	1.93	Single-Family Home	$200,000	07/17/26	3	1	1,672
203 Elmwood Dr, Watson, IL	2.16	Single-Family Home	$215,000	09/04/26	3	2	2,115
108 Elmwood Dr, Watson, IL	2.21	Single-Family Home	$93,000	11/07/25	1	-	1,120
2581 N 1325th St, Mason, IL	2.93	Single-Family Home	$229,000	10/02/26	1	2	1,263
10965 E 700th Ave, Watson, IL	1.79	Single-Family Home	$1,200,000	12/03/25	3	2	2,212
5022 N 950th St, Mason, IL	2.64	Single-Family Home	$300,000	04/09/26	4	3	1,692
12349 E 300th Ave, Mason, IL	2.55	Single-Family Home	$60,000	07/10/26	1	-	1,008

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
37 N State St, Mason, IL 62443	0.05	-	-	-	-	Off Market
37 N State St, Mason, IL 62443	0.05	$206,800	Studio	-	-	Off Market
5541 N State Highway 37, Watson, IL 62473	0.08	-	4	2	1,540	Off Market
5630 N State Highway 37, Watson, IL 62473	0.10	$206,200	Studio	-	-	Off Market
11851 E 550th Ave, Mason, IL 62443	0.12	$106,900	1	-	1,068	Off Market
12193 E 550th Ave, Watson, IL 62473	0.12	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
5424 N State Highway 37, Watson, IL 62473	0.15	-	Studio	-	840	Off Market
5752 N State Highway 37, Watson, IL 62473	0.21	$268,400	1	-	1,900	Off Market
5358 N State Highway 37, Watson, IL 62473	0.22	$264,900	1	-	4,486	Off Market
E 550th Ave, Watson, IL 62473	0.22	-	-	-	-	Off Market
11810 E 550th Ave, Mason, IL 62443	0.25	$271,800	12	5	-	Off Market
12377 E 550th Ave, Watson, IL 62473	0.25	$255,800	1	-	1,380	Off Market
12374 E 550th Ave, Watson, IL 62473	0.27	$212,500	3	1	2,029	Off Market
12505 E 550th Ave, Watson, IL 62473	0.35	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
5551 N 1175th St, Mason, IL 62443	0.36	-	Studio	-	-	Off Market
5657 N 1175th St, Mason, IL 62443	0.36	$180,100	Studio	-	1,272	Off Market
5438 N State Highway 37, Watson, IL 62473	0.36	-	-	-	-	Off Market
12505 E 550th Ave, Watson, IL 62473	0.37	$125,000	1	-	1,300	Off Market
12511 E 550th Ave, Watson, IL 62473	0.37	-	1	-	1,178	Off Market
11649 E 550th Ave, Mason, IL 62443	0.38	$425,300	5	3	2,964	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1980

2.36 acre lot

1,971 sqft

$114/sqft

Garage

About this House

1944 sq. ft. Ranch home on 3 acres - just South of Watson only 1 mile from I-57 exit. Several updates: hardwood flooring - 2000; furnace - 2002 (elec. heat pump); roof - 2005; kitchen flooring - 2004; There is a 40 x 30 detached garage for parking and playing - fenced in areas for dogs, goats, sheep, or horses. EJ Water and Septic **There are 2 wells on the property - but need repairs**; This home was built to last! All appliances Stay! Age of Home is 1960's approx.

12085 E 550th Ave, Watson, IL 62473 is a 1 bedroom, 1,971 sqft single-family home built in 1980. It last sold for $200,000 on Jun 1, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $225,400.

Home Details for 12085 E 550th Ave

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1980
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Foundation Type: Crawl Raised
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Lot Information
Lot Area: 2.36 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 1, 2022 Source: CIBR #6221180	Sold	$200,000
Mar 7, 2014 Source: CIBR #4217736	Sold	$126,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2024	$3,243	$187,410

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Last updated September 2026

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What Locals Say about Watson

At least 1 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say parking is easy
100 % Say there are community events
100 % Say it's dog friendly
100 % Say kids play outside
100 % Say yards are well-kept
100 % Say people would walk alone at night
100 % Say there's wildlife
100 % Say car is needed
75 % Say neighbors are friendly

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Frequently asked questions about 12085 E 550th Ave

What is 12085 E 550th Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 12085 E 550th Ave in Watson, IL is $225,400.
What is the price history for 12085 E 550th Ave?
12085 E 550th Ave in Watson, IL last sold for $200,000 in June 2022.
Is Watson a buyer's or seller's market?
Watson is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What are the closest schools to 12085 E 550th Ave?
The closest schools to 12085 E 550th Ave in Watson, IL are Central Grade School (Elementary, rated 5/10), Early Learning Center (Elementary), Effingham High School (rated 8/10).
How big is the lot at 12085 E 550th Ave?
The lot at 12085 E 550th Ave in Watson, IL is about 2.4 acres.
Does 12085 E 550th Ave have a garage?
Yes, 12085 E 550th Ave in Watson, IL has a garage.