Seller's Agent in 2021
George Shanley
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
(815) 228-1859
312 in this area
472 Total Sales
121 E Prospect Ave Ottawa, IL 61350
Estimated Value: $283,000 - $450,915
6
Beds
5
Baths
4,573
Sq Ft
$81/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Lake Front
- Wood Flooring
- Sitting Room
- Landscaped Professionally
- Victorian Architecture
- Detached Garage
About This Home
As of May 2021New England/Queen Anne style Victorian home situated on the south bank of the Illinois and Fox Rivers featuring 3 levels of incredible river views. The property sits on the banks of the Town of Two Rivers in the Heart of Starved Rock Country! This home is full of character, leaded glass windows, three fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, spacious bedrooms, and a living room with french doors to family room. In the back, there's an outdoor sauna and a carriage house that offers a 2-car garage plus a second level heated rec room. New slate roof and copper gutters. The property is currently a fully-functional Bed and Breakfast and one of the only ones in the immediate area. Also, turn-key, walk-in-the-door to a beautiful one-of-a-kind single family home! Perfectly located near public boat docks, launch ramps, as well as Allen Park, a beautiful riverfront park. The house is walking distance to the Illinois River bridge and downtown Ottawa's shopping and restaurant district. History is key as the property sits on the once occupied Fort Johnson!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475092481 Listed on: 03/21/2020
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- 1890
Lot Details
- Lake Front
- River Front
- Landscaped Professionally
- Irregular Lot
Parking
- Detached Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
- Garage Is Owned
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Slate Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
- Dry Bar
- Entrance Foyer
- Sitting Room
- Wood Flooring
- Water Views
- Unfinished Basement
- Partial Basement
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Oven or Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Trash Compactor
- Disposal
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Eco-Friendly Details
- North or South Exposure
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Porch
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 3, 2021
Sold by
Roddam Vanessa Marie
Bought by
Roddam Vanessa Marie and Brunner Michael R
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 21, 2020
Closed on
May 17, 2021
Sold by
Ruhl Daniel
Bought by
Roddam Vanessa Marie
Seller's Agent
George Shanley
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
April Baker
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$380,000
Sold Price
$350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-7.89%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.32%
Original Mortgage
$315,000
Outstanding Balance
$287,208
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$84,521
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 31, 2014
Sold by
Ruhl Wendy
Bought by
Ruhl Daniel
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 29, 2005
Sold by
Mayer Edward M and Mayer Carole S
Bought by
Ruhl Daniel P and Ruhl Wendy J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roddam Vanessa Marie | -- | None Available | |
| Roddam Vanessa Marie | $350,000 | None Available | |
| Ruhl Daniel | -- | -- | |
| Ruhl Daniel P | $365,000 | First American Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Roddam Vanessa Marie | $315,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Ruhl Daniel P | $200,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/21/2021 05/21/21 | Sold | $350,000 | -6.5% | $77 / Sq Ft |
| 03/29/2021 03/29/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/05/2020 11/05/20 | Price Changed | $374,500 | -1.4% | $82 / Sq Ft |
| 03/21/2020 03/21/20 | For Sale | $380,000 | -- | $83 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,399 | $13,538 | $0 | $13,538 |
| 2023 | $1,315 | $12,450 | $0 | $12,450 |
| 2022 | $12,663 | $118,406 | $16,275 | $102,131 |
| 2021 | $11,302 | $111,013 | $15,259 | $95,754 |
| 2020 | $10,689 | $105,848 | $14,549 | $91,299 |
| 2019 | $10,697 | $102,666 | $14,112 | $88,554 |
| 2018 | $10,476 | $100,045 | $13,752 | $86,293 |
| 2017 | $10,118 | $97,872 | $13,453 | $84,419 |
| 2016 | $9,768 | $94,380 | $12,973 | $81,407 |
| 2015 | $9,292 | $90,325 | $12,416 | $77,909 |
| 2012 | -- | $92,086 | $12,658 | $79,428 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
George Shanley
-
April Baker
Buyer's Agent in 2021
April Baker
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(224) 715-0428
1 in this area
91 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: MRD10673942
APN: 22-11-426003
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website.
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, 17 U.S.C. § 512 (the “DMCA”) provides recourse for copyright owners who believe that material appearing on the Internet infringes their rights under U.S. copyright law. If you believe in good faith that any content or material made available in connection with our website or services infringes your copyright, you (or your agent) may send us a notice requesting that the content or material be removed, or access to it blocked.
Notices must be sent in writing by email to DMCAnotice@MLSGrid.com.
The DMCA requires that your notice of alleged copyright infringement include the following information:
(1) description of the copyrighted work that is the subject of claimed infringement;
(2) description of the alleged infringing content and information sufficient to permit us to locate the content;
(3) contact information for you, including your address, telephone number and email address;
(4) a statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the content in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, or its agent, or by the operation of any law;
(5) a statement by you, signed under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you have the authority to enforce the copyrights that are claimed to be infringed; and
(6) a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf. Failure to include all of the above information may result in the delay of the processing of your complaint.
Nearby Homes
- 127 E Prospect Ave
- 100 E Prospect Ave Unit 8
- 100 E Prospect Ave Unit 7
- 100 E Prospect Ave Unit 6
- 100 E Prospect Ave Unit 5
- 100 E Prospect Ave Unit 4
- 100 E Prospect Ave Unit 3
- 100 E Prospect Ave Unit 2
- 100 E Prospect Ave Unit 1
- 100 E Prospect Ave Unit 1-16
- 211 Catherine St
- 205 E Prospect Ave
- 118 E Van Buren St
- 222 State St
- 208 Catherine St
- 114 E Van Buren St
- 124 E Van Buren St
- 216 Catherine St
- 228 State St
- 215 E Prospect Ave