201 1/2 N 1200th St (old Watson Road), Watson, IL 62473
About this home
Beautiful rustic home on private 3.84 acres with a POND, TREES, PASTURE. .. and lots room to roam!!! New circle drive for easy access with your trailored toys! Enter the front room to a soaring ceiling, stone fireplace, and dramatic open staircase and balcony. The kitchen, dining and living area are wide open. The kitchen features stainless appliances, an island, and exits to a double deck overlooking the back yard and pond and pool!!! What a magnificent place to play and relax in the country!!! The main level master suite is spacious offering a large master bath and walk-in closet. There are two bedrooms upstairs and both have doors out to the balcony overlooking the private pond and yard. There is also a loft area office and a bath with a laundry upstairs. The lower level features a beautiful bar (including frig), rec room, fireplace, BIG storage room, and bath. The laundry is in the lower level, and there is a laundry hookup in the upper level bath, AND plenty of room in the bonus room pantry area just off the garage for another laundry!!! There is a 3 zone HVAC system and an outdoor wood furnace that can be used to heat the house and water heater also. The doors and trim are solid oak. The insulated attached garage measures 24.8x26.10. AS AN ADDED BONUS there is a GIANT 32x48 shop that is heated, has a kitchen and bath, and a 10' over head door!!! On the backside of the shop is a dog kennel with concrete pads and chain link fence. The shop is the perfect place for all your STUFF and hobbies!!! Entertain on the large deck, swim in the pool, fish in the pond, ride your play toys, or just sit and relax and enjoy the serenity of this place!!! If you've been searching for that special place in the country. .. THIS IS IT!!!
Single-familyProperty Type
2006Year Built
3.84 acresLot Size
$146Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Terry Youngblood• RE/MAX Key Advantage
Bought with Deborah Sanders• Coldwell Banker First Realty
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 17
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Pool Information
Pool Features: Outdoor Pool, Above Ground
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,055
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,445
Levels: One and One Half
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Pond
Other Structures: Workshop, Garage(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Frontage Type: Waterfront
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size Area: 3.84
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 3.84
Zoning Description: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,347
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Effingham Dist. 40
Middle Or Junior School District: Effingham Dist. 40
High School District: Effingham Dist. 40
Location Information
Directions: US 45 south to Dutch Lane (1000 Ave), turn west and go to T, turn left onto Old Watson Road (1200th St and Co Hwy 30) and go 2 miles to house on the left. Address on mailbox and turn into the lane to the house. House sets back up a lane.
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,317
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.84 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2006
Year Renovated: —
County: Effingham County
APN: 1410019022
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfREALTORS
Around this home
Schools
Central Grade School
Public 2-5 • Assigned • 2.7mi
5/10
Effingham Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.0mi
6/10
Effingham High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.8mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
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 105° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Watson, IL • 62473
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.