1981 Watercress Ln
Flora, IL 62839
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,500 sqft (on 2 acres)
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,500 sqft
(on 2 acres)
Local Information
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Description
Country Living at Its Finest - Just Minutes from Flora! This completely remodeled 5-bedroom home sits on 2 +/- beautiful acres, with the option to purchase up to 10 total acres. Properties like this don't come along often - and this one is sure to move fast. Nearly everything has been updated, giving you the confidence of modern improvements with the charm of country living. Updates include: New roof, Metal siding, New drywall & fresh paint, Updated kitchen & bathrooms, New flooring, Lighting & fixtures, New doors & trim, Electrical updates and more. One of the first things you'll notice when you pull into the driveway is the large covered front porch. Whether it's morning coffee or a late evening drink, you'll love relaxing and watching wildlife right from your front porch. With a spacious and inviting living you will enjoy entertaining, the large living room with 16-foot ceilings creates an open, airy feel that makes the space live even larger than it is. The main floor features a spacious master suite with full bath and walk-in closet, open kitchen and dining area, galley-style kitchen with abundant cabinetry, sliding patio door off the dining room, additional bedroom/office, full bath, huge laundry/mud room with outside entrance - perfect for coats, boots, and everyday country living. Upstairs you'll find 3 additional bedrooms, full bath, one bedroom has vaulted ceiling with car siding for a rustic touch & cozy sitting area overlooking the front yard. There are several cedar-lined closets throughout the home. If you're an outdoor enthusiast, this property delivers. There is a small pond with fish (a recent 5 lb bass was caught!) Excellent deer travel corridor through the woods south of the home with visible rubs and a natural clearing ideal for a food plot. There are pictures of several good deer that travel this property. The seller will complete the following prior to closing weather permitting: Brand new septic system, back-sloping dirt around the home, yard leveling & new gutters installed. If you've been looking for a move-in-ready country home with room to spread out, hunt, fish, or simply relax - this one checks all the boxes. OPTION TO PURCHASE 2 +/- ACRES AT $299,900 OR 10 +/- ACRES AT $349,900.
Home Highlights
Parking
4 Parking Spaces
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$120
Listed
66 days ago
Home Details for 1981 Watercress Ln
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MLS Status: Pending |
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Interior Details Basement: NoneNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2500 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, RefrigeratorDishwasherLaundry: Main Level,Electric Dryer Hookup,Common AreaRefrigerator |
Heating & Cooling Heating: PropaneHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Propane |
Fireplace & Spa No Spa |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Replacement Windows, Bay Window(s), Double Pane WindowsDoor: ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors, Sliding DoorsFlooring: Carpet |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Carpet |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Metal |
Parking & Garage No Attached GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Gravel,Unassigned,Yes |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Septic Tank |
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Days on Market: 66 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1985Year Renovated: 2026 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence |
Building Construction Materials: Steel SidingNot a New Construction |
Property Information Parcel Number: 1510300004 |
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Price List Price: $299,900Price Per Sqft: $120 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Sat Mar 07 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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Direction & Address City: Flora |
School Information Elementary School District: 10Jr High / Middle School: Clay City Elementary SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 10High School District: 10 |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 12577168 |
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Building Area Building Area: 2500 Square Feet |
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HOA Fee Includes: None |
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Lot Area: 2 Acres |
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Special Conditions: None |
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Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple |
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Mls Number: 12577168 |
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Source Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD IDX Comments Reviews: YesMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD AVM On IDX Display: YesMRD Address On VOW Display: YesSource Internet Automated Valuation DisplayMRD Price History On IDX Display: YesMRD Market Time On IDX Display: YesMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address DisplayMRD Remarks On VOW Display: Yes |
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listing courtesy of: RODNEY HAWKINS, (618) 925-3153
MIDWEST FARM & LAND
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12577168
Also Listed on MRED as distributed by MLS GRID.
Price History for 1981 Watercress Ln
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 05/01/2026 | $299,900 | Pending | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12577168 |
| 03/07/2026 | $299,900 | Contingent | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12577168 |
| 03/03/2026 | $299,900 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12577168 |
| 12/26/2023 | $130,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 03/21/2017 | $38,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 09/30/2010 | $28,000 | Sold | N/A |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
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| Tax | $1,230 |
| Assessment | $62,313 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 1981 Watercress Ln
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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2.11 | Single-Family Home | $265,000 | 11/05/25 | 4 | 3 | - | |
2.56 | Single-Family Home | $285,000 | 10/31/25 | 3 | 2.5 | - | |
5.06 | Single-Family Home | $210,000 | 01/28/26 | 5 | 3 | 3,212 | |
4.35 | Single-Family Home | $164,000 | 07/10/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,560 | |
4.85 | Single-Family Home | $139,500 | 11/14/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,400 | |
5.05 | Single-Family Home | $300,000 | 10/31/25 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,250 | |
4.58 | Single-Family Home | $90,000 | 12/18/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,352 |
Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 1981 Watercress Ln.
- Clay City High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 70 Students
8/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Average
No reviews available for this school. - Clay City Elementary School
- PK-5
- Public
- 133 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageNo reviews available for this school. - Clay City Jr High School
- 6-8
- Public
- 66 Students
4/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageNo reviews available for this school. 
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What Locals Say about Flora
At least 4 Trulia users voted on each feature.
100 % Say kids play outside
100 % Say yards are well-kept
89 % Say car is needed
89 % Say parking is easy
75 % Say it's dog friendly
75 % Say there are sidewalks
75 % Say there's wildlife
75 % Say people would walk alone at night
63 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
63 % Say there's holiday spirit
57 % Say neighbors are friendly
56 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
50 % Say it's quiet
50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
44 % Say streets are well-lit
13 % Say there are community events
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RODNEY HAWKINS, MIDWEST FARM & LAND
Agent Phone: (618) 925-3153
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Click here for more information
1981 Watercress Ln, Flora, IL 62839 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,500 sqft single-family home built in 1985. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID on Mar 3, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 12577168.