428 E Cherry St, Watseka, IL 60970
SOLD
APR 3, 2026

428 E Cherry St
Watseka, IL 60970

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 940 sqft (on 0.33 acres)

$28,000

Last Sold: Apr 3, 2026
30% below list $40K
$30/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $257/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$28,000

Last Sold: Apr 3, 2026
30% below list $40K
$30/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $257/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
940 sqft
(on 0.33 acres)

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Local Information

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Description

Don't overlook this 2 bedroom, 1 bath Handyman Special. This efficient 940 SF home has electric baseboard heat and is ready for new owners.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from April 07, 2026

Home Highlights

Parking
1 Parking Spaces
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$30/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 428 E Cherry St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Cellar,PartialNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 940 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, RefrigeratorRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Wall Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Accessibility: No Disability Access

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
No Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Gravel,Off Street,Yes,Owned
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1902
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 19333540080000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $40,000Price Per Sqft: $30/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Mar 13 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Watseka
School Information
Elementary School District: 9Jr High / Middle School District: 9High School District: 9

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1292 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.33 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12284600Back On Market Date: Thu Sep 18 2025

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes
Last check for updates: about 14 hours ago
Listed by Tim Smith, ABR,e-PRO, (815) 383-7592
Smith's Real Estate Services,
Bought with: Tim Smith, ABR,e-PRO, (815) 383-7592, Smith's Real Estate Services,
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12284600

Price History for 428 E Cherry St

DatePriceEventSource
04/03/2026$28,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12284600
03/13/2026$40,000PendingMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12284600
11/23/2025$40,000PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12284600
09/18/2025$49,900PendingToActiveMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12284600
07/29/2025$49,900PendingMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12284600
02/10/2025$49,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12284600
04/03/2017$8,500Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$1,690
Assessment$49,890
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 428 E Cherry St

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Sold Date
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441 E Walnut St, Watseka, IL
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$45,000
10/30/25
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1
864
850 E Locust St, Watseka, IL
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$35,000
08/01/25
2
1
880
538 E Mulberry St, Watseka, IL
0.18
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$85,000
04/16/26
2
1
1,064
525 E Hickory St, Watseka, IL
0.26
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$70,000
04/21/26
2
1
804
702 E Oak St, Watseka, IL
0.33
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$43,000
03/03/26
3
1
816
708 E Oak St, Watseka, IL
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$55,250
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1
816
422 E Mulberry St, Watseka, IL
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$30,000
03/05/26
4
2
1,437

Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Watseka

At least 15 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say parking is easy

  • 90 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 79 % Say car is needed

  • 79 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 75 % Say kids play outside

  • 70 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 55 % Say there's wildlife

  • 52 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 52 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 52 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 48 % Say it's quiet

  • 47 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 27 % Say there are community events

  • 21 % Say streets are well-lit

Learn more about our methodology.
  • Stalz61
    "Small town living is the best , see stars at night, kids play with out worrying about getting shot , it’s a safe area "
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  • Stalz61
    "Small town living, neighbors watch out for each other , yet large enough to support a Walmart and several restaurants "
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  • Johnhutch68
    "Years ago, we used to have events but now the community is very polarized. There aren’t many events anymore. "
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  • Jason
    "good neibors, Good schools, Hospital close by, and lots of parks. Needs better restaurants and shops."
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428 E Cherry St, Watseka, IL 60970 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 940 sqft single-family home built in 1902. This property is not currently available for sale. 428 E Cherry St was last sold on Apr 3, 2026 for $28,000 (30% lower than the asking price of $40,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 428 E Cherry St is $28,100.