About 1737 E 1700 North Road
Escape to the peace and privacy of country living without sacrificing convenience! Situated on 17 acres just five minutes from town, this nearly 4,800-square-foot custom home offers space, character, and countless amenities. The home features 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, including a spacious main-level primary suite with a walk-in closet and a beautifully remodeled ensuite bath (2026). Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms, two large storage rooms, and an impressive 17' x 26' bonus room-perfect for a playroom, media room, home office, or guest room. Natural light fills the home through seven skylights, highlighting the premium hardwood floors. The living room features a cozy gas and electric fireplace. The kitchen offers granite countertops, while the main floor also includes a laundry room, laundry chute, and one of the home's most unique features-a small hidden closet tucked behind a bookcase. The fully finished walk-out basement includes two additional bedrooms, expansive living space, and a convenient second kitchen area complete with an additional oven, sink, and refrigerator, making it ideal for entertaining, hosting guests, or multi-generational living. Step outside to enjoy your own private retreat. Relax on the new deck (2023), soak in the backyard hot tub, or spend the afternoon fishing in the well-stocked 6-acre pond, home to largemouth bass, catfish, bluegill, and grass carp. Fed by five natural springs, the pond is a stunning focal point of the property. With plenty of open space, there's also room for a garden, hobby farm, or even chickens. Additional highlights include an insulated two-car garage, circular driveway, 126-foot well, and numerous major updates, including a newer furnace and A/C (2022), water heater (2024), attic insulation (2025), and remodeled primary bath (2026). If you've been dreaming of a private country estate with modern updates, abundant wildlife, your own fishing pond, room to roam, and one-of-a-kind features, this exceptional Watseka property is ready to welcome you home!
Features of 1737 E 1700 North Road
| MLS® # | 12726501 |
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| Price | $790,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 2.50 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Square Footage | 4,774 |
| Acres | 17.17 |
| Year Built | 1995 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Detached Single |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 1737 E 1700 North Road |
|---|---|
| Area | Watseka |
| City | Watseka |
| County | Iroquois |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 60970 |
Amenities
| Parking Spaces | 12 |
|---|---|
| Parking | Gravel, Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Off Street, Owned, Garage |
| # of Garages | 2 |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Range, Dishwasher |
| Heating | Natural Gas, Propane |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 2 |
| Fireplaces | Electric, Gas Log |
| Stories | 1.5 Story |
| Has Basement | Yes |
| Basement | Finished, Full |
Exterior
| Exterior | Vinyl Siding, Brick |
|---|---|
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
School Information
| District | 249 |
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Additional Information
| Days on Market | 56 |
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| Zoning | SINGL |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
| HOA Fees Freq. | Not Applicable |
Listing Details
| Office | Better Homes and Gardens |
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