$224,900
$40K PRICE DROP

1503 Ottawa Ave Ottawa, IL 61350

Estimated payment $1,595/month

Total Views 23,909
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,791 Sq Ft
$126 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • Porch

About This Home

From 2022 until listing, this 3-4 bedroom home has been completely transformed from the top to the bottom! The old enclosed porch was removed and a gorgeous new wrap around open porch was built in it's place allowing for a wonderful sitting area on sunny days. A completely new kitchen was installed with white shaker cabinetry, granite countertops, a beautiful tile backsplash and new appliances. The furnace, central air conditioner and water heater have all been replaced. A new roof and gutters were installed. The detached 2 car garage has a new door and an awesome 18' x 28' rec room area with custom bar. The whole home has been repainted inside along with all new flooring, lighting and a fireplace upgrade. Both bathrooms were remodeled and the open floor plan allows for large gatherings. Fenced in rear yard and basement recently had a sump pump added and was painted with Drylok for waterproofing. This home is move in ready and ready for you!

Listing Agent

Janelle McCarter

Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC License #471004781 Listed on: 02/20/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,110

Year Built

  • Built in 1906

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x137
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,791 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Lincoln Elementary: K-4Th Grade
  • Shepherd Middle School
  • Ottawa Township High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,110

Year Built

Built in 1906

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1906
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom
  • LivingArea: 1791
  • Other Equipment: Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1791
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1791
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1791
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 1791
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 591
  • Attic: Finished,Full
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1200
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • List Price: 224900
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary: K-4th Grade
  • High School: Ottawa Township High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Shepherd Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 141

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Dimensions: 60X137
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4109.8
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

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Range of Values:

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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 $4,490 $43,597 $9,238 $34,359
2023 $4,110 $39,020 $8,268 $30,752
2022 $3,141 $35,415 $8,860 $26,555
2021 $2,924 $33,194 $8,304 $24,890
2020 $2,731 $31,532 $7,888 $23,644
2019 $2,789 $31,211 $7,808 $23,403
2018 $2,704 $30,462 $7,621 $22,841
2017 $2,591 $29,529 $7,388 $22,141
2016 $2,460 $28,263 $7,071 $21,192
2015 $2,308 $26,961 $6,745 $20,216
2012 -- $29,475 $7,374 $22,101
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/24/2025 06/24/25 For Sale $224,900 0.0% $126 / Sq Ft
06/17/2025 06/17/25 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Price Changed $224,900 -5.1% $126 / Sq Ft
05/13/2025 05/13/25 For Sale $237,000 0.0% $132 / Sq Ft
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2025 04/18/25 Price Changed $237,000 -5.2% $132 / Sq Ft
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Price Changed $250,000 -5.7% $140 / Sq Ft
02/20/2025 02/20/25 For Sale $265,000 -- $148 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Sheriffs Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer $110,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $104,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $114,977 Unknown
Previous Owner $30,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12295707

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 21-10-429003