Welcome to your private retreat on 8.5+ acres that backs directly up to the beautiful Farmdale Reservoir. If you’ve been dreaming of space, privacy, and immediate access to nature, this is the one! The spacious interior features a thoughtfully designed layout with beautiful bamboo flooring throughout. A beautifully updated chef’s kitchen, (yes, an actual chef lives here!) has been designed for cooking, entertaining, and everyday living , complete with generous counter space, quality cabinetry, and a layout that truly elevates the heart of the home. Just off the kitchen, the living room features an expansive wall of sliding doors that overlook the acreage, offering stunning views year-round. The primary suite serves as a private sanctuary, designed to be your personal oasis of tranquility, seamlessly opening to one of the home's two decks, creating an effortless indoor-outdoor experience that invites peaceful mornings and restful evenings. While a walkout basement adds even more functional living space with a bedroom, family room and a half bath, ideal for guests, a teen suite, or a private office retreat. An impressive outbuilding offers endless possibilities for storage, a workshop, or extra garage spaces. Additionally, the property features upper AND lower-level yards, along with wooded acreage, perfect for gatherings, gardening, or simply enjoying the peaceful scenery. With acreage, privacy, easy access to trails, and modern updates, this property is a rare find!
Sold for $412,000
$412,000
612 W Bittersweet Rd, Washington, IL 61571
4beds
2,702sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1976
8.51 Acres Lot
$405,900 Zestimate®
$152/sqft
$3,007 Estimated rent
Home value
$405,900
$386,000 - $426,000
$3,007/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 15 hours ago
Listed by:
Alex J Smith Mobile:309-657-5365,
Keller Williams Premier Realty
Bought with:
Adam J Merrick, 471.018071
Adam Merrick Real Estate
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: PA1263868
Originating MLS: Peoria Area Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Peoria Area Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14ft 0in x 12ft 0in
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13ft 0in x 11ft 0in
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 10ft 0in
Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 10ft 0in
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13ft 0in x 12ft 0in
Other
- Area: 988
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 15ft 0in x 15ft 0in
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 12ft 0in
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 25ft 0in x 14ft 0in
Main level
- Area: 1714
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Partial,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Free Standing, Living Room, Multi-Sided
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,714
- Total interior livable area: 2,702 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Details: Number Of Garage Remotes: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 8.51 Acres
- Features: Level, Sloped, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 020230300019
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Washington
- Subdivision: Unavailable
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/23/2026 | Sold | $412,000-1.9%$152/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #PA1263868 Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2026 | Pending sale | $419,900$155/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #PA1263868 Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $419,900+162.3%$155/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #PA1263868 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2014 | Sold | $160,100+0.1%$59/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #PA1151421 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2014 | Listed for sale | $160,000$59/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX PREFERRED CHOICE #1151421 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,243 +7% | $69,320 +7.8% |
| 2023 | $4,900 +3.7% | $64,310 +7% |
| 2022 | $4,725 +3.7% | $60,080 +2.5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 61571
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10J L Hensey Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10Beverly Manor Elementary SchoolGrades: 4-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 9/10Washington Community High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Washington
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Illinois
- Tazewell County
- Washington
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- 612 W Bittersweet Rd