Quiet little street of very nice homes. Previous owners resided here for 55 years! New carpet being installed in family room. Master bedroom w/ large walk in closet & knotty pine walls. Check out the updated walk in shower with glass door. Furnace and a/c updated in 2009. Full basement with rec room, large screen with projector that will stay. Perfect for watching sports or gaming! Current owner has installed a 2nd bath in basement. Office space as well in basement plus storage. 1 car garage w/ screened porch room attached. Patio area. All appliances will stay!
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
$111Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Cindy Grady• The Real Estate Group, Inc.
ONE OWNER for the last 55 years! CLEAN 3BR with ALMOST FINISHED BASEMENT! (Was the BUNCO spot for years! :) 1.5 c detached garage and SUN PORCH. Upper master bedroom with KNOTTY PINE walls and storage in the eaves. Nice NEW WALK-IN shower. NEWER FURNACE & AC! Full basement for additional living space or storage. Inspections are welcome but being SOLD AS-IS due to settling an estate.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,200 (+3.3%)
$2,752 + $24,419
$27,171
2024
$2,129 (+4.0%)
$2,567 + $22,775
$25,342
2023
$2,047 (+4.0%)
$2,345 + $20,803
$23,148
2022
$1,968 (+3.4%)
$2,224 + $19,733
$21,957
2021
$1,902 (+2.0%)
$2,141 + $18,994
$21,135
2020
$1,865 (+1.9%)
$2,144 + $19,023
$21,167
2019
$1,830 (+27.9%)
$2,137 + $18,957
$21,094
2018
$1,431 (+2.1%)
$2,128 + $14,804
$16,932
2017
$1,401 (+2.0%)
$2,100 + $14,613
$16,713
2016
$1,373 (+1.0%)
$2,069 + $14,400
$16,469
2015
$1,360 (+1,195.2%)
$2,044 + $14,228
$16,272
2013
$105
$2,032 + $19,123
$21,155
Tax history for 1711 E Watch Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,200 (+3.3%)
$2,752 + $24,419
$27,171
2024
$2,129 (+4.0%)
$2,567 + $22,775
$25,342
2023
$2,047 (+4.0%)
$2,345 + $20,803
$23,148
2022
$1,968 (+3.4%)
$2,224 + $19,733
$21,957
2021
$1,902 (+2.0%)
$2,141 + $18,994
$21,135
2020
$1,865 (+1.9%)
$2,144 + $19,023
$21,167
2019
$1,830 (+27.9%)
$2,137 + $18,957
$21,094
2018
$1,431 (+2.1%)
$2,128 + $14,804
$16,932
2017
$1,401 (+2.0%)
$2,100 + $14,613
$16,713
2016
$1,373 (+1.0%)
$2,069 + $14,400
$16,469
2015
$1,360 (+1,195.2%)
$2,044 + $14,228
$16,272
2013
$105
$2,032 + $19,123
$21,155
*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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Lot depth
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Lot size
5,128 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Other
County
Sangamon County
APN
14230308003
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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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
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 3
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathrooms (Half): 0
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Area: 922
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level
Room 2 Information
Room 2 Type: Master Bedroom
Room 3 Information
Room 3 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 4 Information
Room 4 Type: Bedroom 3
Room 5 Information
Room 5 Type: Living Room
Room 6 Information
Room 6 Type: Kitchen
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Type: Laundry
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Type: Additional Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Gas, Forced Air, Central
Room Information
Basement: Full, Concrete, Poured
Exterior
Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Features
Patio, Screened Patio
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Other
Lot Size Acres: 0
Building Information
Building Area Total: 922
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Annual Amount: 1373
Tax Legal Description: SPAULDINGS ILL WATCH FACTORY ADDN L 6
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, Public Sewer
Location
School Information
High School: Springfield District #186
Location Information
Directions: North Grand to North 19th to Watch Avenue.
MLS Area Minor: Springfield
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,128 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Sangamon County
APN: 14230308003
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: Springfield
Standard Status: Closed
Home Information
Living Area: 922
Building Area Total: 922
Stories: 1
Year Built: 1955
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Mcclernand Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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Washington Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
1/10
Lanphier High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 104° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$98,000 – $119,000
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