1981 Watercress Lane
Flora, IL, 62839 $ 299,900
Bedrooms5 Baths3.0 Sq 2,500 Monthly Estimate*
$ 1,847
for $299,900 with 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths. This 2,500 square foot home was built in 1985 on a lot size of 2.
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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FeaturesGeneralLiving Area 2500
Sewer Septic Tank
Heating Propane
Cooling Central Air
Possession Closing
Roof Metal
Appliances Range Dishwasher Refrigerator
Association Fee Includes None
Construction Materials Steel Siding
Year Built 1985
Township N/A
Tax Year 2024
Ownership Fee Simple
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Clay
New Construction N
Property Type Residential Detached Single
Contingency Financing
Total Rooms 8
Full Baths 3
Status Contingent
Directions South of Flora on 45 to Marigold Ln. Go East to Watercress turn right house on the right
City Flora
High School District 10
MLS Area Flora
Tax Annual Amount 1230
Middle/Junior High School Clay City Elementary School
Standard Status Active Under Contract
Middle/Junior School District 10
Elementary School District 10
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InteriorInterior Amenities Vaulted Ceiling(s) 1st Floor Bedroom 1st Floor Full Bath Walk-In Closet(s) Dining Combo Replacement Windows
Basement None
Flooring Carpet
Half Baths 0
Laundry Features Main Level Electric Dryer Hookup Common Area
Total Bedrooms 5
Room Type Bedroom 5
Total Baths 3
Bedrooms Possible 5
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ExteriorParking Features Gravel Unassigned Yes
Water Source Well
Total Parking 4
Lot Dimensions 330x275
Lot Size Acres 2
Waterfront Y/N N
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByMidwest Farm & LandBroker
rodney.hawkins@midwestfarmco.comEmail
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- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $1,847
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $103
- Monthly Home Insurance
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Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 6.25% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
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Average List Price $177,967
Percent of Sale Price 41%
About Flora, IL 5,055 Population
-2% Since 2002
$ 40,185 Median Income
39.62 Median Age
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1540890 Elementary School
5411817 Middle School
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
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| 3/3/2026 | $299,900 | | Listed Price |