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    1981 Watercress Ln, Flora, IL 62839

    5beds
    2,500sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1985
    2 Acres Lot
    $292,700 Zestimate®
    $120/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Small pond with fishMetal sidingUpdated kitchen and bathroomsLighting and fixturesOpen airy feelLarge covered front porchElectrical updates
    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 HVAC system, 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.
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    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: March 03, 2026 at 06:09am

    Listing courtesy of:

    RODNEY HAWKINS 618-925-3153,

    MIDWEST FARM & LAND

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12577168MLS Logo

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bedroom 5
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl), Bathroom (Full)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 195 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15X13
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 132 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12X11
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 156 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13X12
    Bedroom 4
    • Features: Flooring (Carpet)
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 208 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 16X13
    Bedroom 5
    • Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 132 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12X11
    Dining room
    • Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 204 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 17X12
    Kitchen
    • Features: Kitchen (Galley), Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 192 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 16X12
    Laundry
    • Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 144 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12X12
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl), Window Treatments (Screens)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 460 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 23X20
    Heating
    • Propane
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Common Area
    Features
    • Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Dining Combo, Replacement Windows
    • Flooring: Carpet
    • Doors: ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors, Sliding Doors
    • Windows: Replacement Windows, Bay Window(s), Double Pane Windows
    • Basement: None
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,500
    • Total interior livable area: 2,500 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Gravel, Unassigned, Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
    Features
    • Stories: 1.5
    Lot
    • Size: 2 Acres
    • Dimensions: 330x275
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1510300004
    • Special conditions: None

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Steel Siding
    • Roof: Metal
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1985
    • Major remodel year: 2026

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: Well

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Services included: None
    Location
    • Region: Flora

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $120/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $62,313
    • Annual tax amount: $1,230
    • Date on market: 3/3/2026
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
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    Estimated market value

    $292,700

    $278,000 - $307,000

    $982/mo

    Price history

    Price history
    DateEventPrice
    3/3/2026Listed for sale$299,900+130.7%$120/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12577168 Report a problem
    12/26/2023Sold$130,000+242.1%$52/sqft
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    3/21/2017Sold$38,000+35.7%$15/sqft
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    9/30/2010Sold$28,000$11/sqft
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    Public tax history

    Public tax history
    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$1,230 +50.8%$20,771 +7.9%
    2023$816 +38.6%$19,255 +29.9%
    2022$589 -1.6%$14,818 +1.7%
    2021$598 +0.6%$14,571 +4.9%
    2020$595 -1.4%$13,894 +0.3%
    2019$603 -2.4%$13,846 +0.7%
    2018$618 -44.3%$13,752 +2.1%
    2017$1,110 +91.1%$13,473 +99.2%
    2016$581 -2.4%$6,765 +0.5%
    2015$595 +7%$6,732 +5.1%
    2013$556 $6,407

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    BuyAbility℠ payment

    Est. payment
    $1,828/mo
    Principal & interest
    $1423
    Property taxes
    $405

      Climate risks

      Neighborhood: 62839

      Getting around

      0 / 100
      Car-Dependent
      25 / 100
      Somewhat Bikeable

      Nearby schools

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      Schools provided by the listing agent
      • Middle: Clay City Elementary School
      • District: 10

      Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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