Why rent when you can buy? Though smaller in size, this home lives large on all it has to offer! Super clean and CUTE, move in ready with updated flooring and paint, newer refrigerator, hood system, range and water heater, extra parking in drive way or behind garage, fenced backyard and full basement. Basement offers 2 rooms for added living space, a walk-in closet and an extra shower as well as utility room. Home is very clean and ready for a new owner. Inspections welcome and selling as is.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
$93Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Tracie Taylor• RE/MAX Professionals
Contact: Pref: 217-306-2163
Bought with Jami Winchester• The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Why rent when you can buy with the low interest rates. Features/Updates include: new carpet in living room and bed room, new laminate in dining room, new refrigerator and hood system, stove is newer and so is water heater. 1.5 car garage with lots of parking in drive way or behind garage, fenced backyard and full basement. Basement offers 2 rooms for added living space, a walk-in closet and an extra shower as well as utility room. Home is very clean and ready for a new owner. Selling AS-IS Where is.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,178 (+157.2%)
$2,811 + $22,742
$25,553
2024
$458 (−5.0%)
$2,622 + $21,211
$23,833
2023
$482 (−1.3%)
$2,395 + $16,650
$19,045
2022
$489 (−0.4%)
$2,272 + $15,794
$18,066
2021
$491 (−62.8%)
$2,187 + $14,267
$16,454
2020
$1,319 (+1.9%)
$2,191 + $12,784
$14,975
2019
$1,295 (−2.0%)
$2,183 + $12,739
$14,922
2018
$1,321 (+2.1%)
$2,171 + $13,459
$15,630
2017
$1,293 (+2.1%)
$2,143 + $13,285
$15,428
2016
$1,267 (+6.5%)
$2,112 + $13,091
$15,203
2013
$1,190
$2,074 + $12,622
$14,696
Tax history for 1605 E Watch Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,178 (+157.2%)
$2,811 + $22,742
$25,553
2024
$458 (−5.0%)
$2,622 + $21,211
$23,833
2023
$482 (−1.3%)
$2,395 + $16,650
$19,045
2022
$489 (−0.4%)
$2,272 + $15,794
$18,066
2021
$491 (−62.8%)
$2,187 + $14,267
$16,454
2020
$1,319 (+1.9%)
$2,191 + $12,784
$14,975
2019
$1,295 (−2.0%)
$2,183 + $12,739
$14,922
2018
$1,321 (+2.1%)
$2,171 + $13,459
$15,630
2017
$1,293 (+2.1%)
$2,143 + $13,285
$15,428
2016
$1,267 (+6.5%)
$2,112 + $13,091
$15,203
2013
$1,190
$2,074 + $12,622
$14,696
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5,414 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sangamon County
APN
14230307003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-2
Single-Family and Duplex Residence District
The R-2 single-family and duplex residence district provides for single-family and two-family residential development on normal sized lots.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school
Golf related
Sports arena / stadium
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 0
Parking Features: Parking Pad
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 1
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathrooms (Half): 0
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Area: 655
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level
Room 2 Information
Room 2 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Type: Upper Level
Room 3 Information
Room 3 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 3 Type: Lower Level
Room 4 Information
Room 4 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Area: 350
Room 4 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 4 Type: Basement Level
Room 5 Information
Room 5 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 5 Type: Additional Level
Room 6 Information
Room 6 Egress Window: Yes
Room 6 Flooring: Laminate
Room 6 Length: 11.1
Room 6 Level: Main
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6 Width: 11.3
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Flooring: Laminate
Room 7 Length: 13.6
Room 7 Level: Main
Room 7 Type: Living Room
Room 7 Width: 11.5
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Flooring: Vinyl
Room 8 Length: 136.7
Room 8 Level: Main
Room 8 Type: Kitchen
Room 8 Width: 6
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 9 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 9 Type: Third Floor
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Central Air
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement: Full, Partially Finished
Interior Features
Fireplaces Total: 0
Exterior
Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: R-1
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
Zoning: R-1
Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 655
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: 482.2
Tax Legal Description: See Tax Records
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public Sewer, Public
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 0
Association Fee 2: 0
School Information
High School: Springfield District #186
Location Information
Directions: West on Watch from North 19th
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: Springfield
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,414 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Sangamon County
APN: 14230307003
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: Springfield
Standard Status: Closed
Home Information
Living Area: 1005
Building Area Total: 655
Year Built: 1950
Around this home
Schools
Mcclernand Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
4/10
Washington Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
1/10
Lanphier High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$89,000 – $108,000
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