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#PA1259752, Keesa Brown, Listing office: Keller Williams Premier Realty
$279,900 List price
518 W Bittersweet Rd Washington, IL 61571
3 beds
2 full
2,302 sqft
$122 / sqft
House
Property details
About 518 W Bittersweet Rd
An absolute honor to list! This all brick Washington ranch has been well loved offering: 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, large unfinished basement, attached garage, great breezeway, and oversized county lot! Updated in July of 25: mostly new main floor neutral paint, brand new carpet, most outlets/switches on the main floor swapped, a brand new gut and remodel on the main floor bathroom, plus updated shower in bathroom 2! Additional features: oversized living room, woodburning fireplace, built ins, lots of cabinet and counter space, convenient location, basement dewatering system, sump pump, whole house fan, and so much more. More recent updates include: oversized extended decorative concrete driveway in 2017, water softener & garage door opener in 2022, roof and tankless water heater in 2023! All appliances including washer/dryer stay! This house is in an estate so will be Sold As is minus the well/septic. It has been lovingly cared for and in this family for 53 years!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Propane
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Whole House Fan, Ceiling Fan(s)
Size2,302 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1959
ParkingAttached, Parking Pad, Oversized
MLS #PA1259690
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceWood Burning, Living Room
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Microwave, Range, Water Softener, Tankless Water Heater
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Attic Storage, Cable Available, Solid Surface Counter, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Fireplace: Wood Burning, Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Parking Pad, Oversized
- Exterior: Replacement Windows
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Propane
- Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan, Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $279,900
- Price/SqFt: $121
- Annual Tax Amount: $5,000
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Level
- Directions: Washington Rd to Summit. Summit turns into Bittersweet.
- Year Built: 1959
- Living Area: 2,302 SqFt
- MLS Number: PA1259690
- MLS Name: RMLSA
- Office Name: Nicole Grieco Realty
- Listing Agent: Nicole Grieco
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $70,510 | $5,000 |
| 2022 | $65,880 | $4,794 |
| 2021 | $64,260 | $4,611 |
| 2020 | $64,260 | $4,596 |
| 2019 | $64,260 | $4,510 |
| 2018 | $64,260 | $4,318 |
| 2017 | $64,260 | $4,318 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
J L Hensey Elementary School
Public District PK-3
0.7 mi
•304 E Almond Dr
5
P L Bolin Elementary School
Public District 3-5
2.4 mi
•428 Arnold Rd
7
Lettie Brown Elementary School
Public District KG-6
3.0 mi
•2550 N Morton Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $67,576. The most common annual income of people living in Washington, IL is between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
18%
<35k
61%
35k-100k
20%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
27%
Single, No Kids
9%
Single, with Kids
37%
Married, No Kids
27%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
17%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
20%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
NASCAR
Extreme Sports
Motocross
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dollar General
Academy Sports & Outdoors
GameStop
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Cracker Barrel
Little Caesars
Sonic
What do the neighbors drive?
Ram
Chevrolet
Jeep
What do the neighbors listen to?
Classic Country- Country
Contemporary Christian
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 518 W Bittersweet Rd
The listing price of 518 W Bittersweet Rd property is $279,900.
The property 518 W Bittersweet Rd is a house located in Washington, Illinois, 61571.
Active Listing: 518 W Bittersweet Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 518 W Bittersweet Rd are: J L Hensey Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), P L Bolin Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Lettie Brown Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Robein Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Beverly Manor Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Central Jr High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), East Peoria High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Washington Community High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Morton High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $5,000 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 518 W Bittersweet Rd has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 518 W Bittersweet Rd is 2,302 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 518 W Bittersweet Rd is 1959.
This home is located at 518 W Bittersweet Rd in Washington, IL and zip code 61571. This 2,302 square foot home was built in 1959. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 25, 2025 and is currently priced at $279,900.
Over 12 listings were sold over their listed price in July 2025 in Washington, IL. In the same period over 6 listings were sold below the listed price and 8 listings were sold for the listed price. In July 2025 in Washington, IL there were 12.9% less homes for sale than in June. The median list price of listings available in July 2025 was $231,750, while the average time on the real estate market was 15 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.