1981 Watercress Lane, Flora, IL 62839
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1981 Watercress Lane,Flora, IL 62839
$299,900
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,500 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Pending
Listed by: rodney hawkins
Office: midwest farm & land
MLS#:12577168
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$299,900
- Price per sq. ft.:$119.96
About this home
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 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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Home facts
- Year built:1985
- Listing ID #:12577168
- Updated:April 23, 2026 at 07:46 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:3
- Rooms Total:8
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
- Basement:Yes
- Living area:2,500 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Propane
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Metal
- Year built:1985
- Building area:2,500 sq. ft.
- Lot area:2 Acres
- Levels:1.5 Story
Schools
- Middle school:Clay City Elementary School
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$299,900
- Price per sq. ft.:$119.96
- Tax amount:$1,230 (2024)
Parking
- Total parking spaces:4
- Parking description:Gravel, Unassigned
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