$229,000

1521 Birchlawn Place Ottawa, IL 61350

Estimated payment $1,626/month

Total Views 814
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,120 Sq Ft
$204 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Laundry Room
  • Central Air
  • Ranch Style House
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

About This Home

Welcome to this well-maintained single-story brick ranch home offering classic charm and modern convenience. Nestled on a quiet dead-end street, this property features great curb appeal, wide concrete driveway, and manicured landscaping. Inside boasts modern updates including grey shaker kitchen cabinets, quartz counters and stainless appliance package. Spacious living room with lots of windows, full basement for potential of more living space, and fenced in backyard.

Listing Agent

Phil Makarewicz

Keller Williams Innovate License #475138878 Listed on: 08/27/2025

Keller Williams Innovate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,567

Year Built

  • Built in 1955 | Remodeled in 2022

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 83x90
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,120 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Ottawa Township High Elementary And Middle School
  • Ottawa Township High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,567

Year Built

Built in 1955 | Remodeled in 2022

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2022
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2022

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Full Bath, Quartz Counters
  • LivingArea: 1120
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1120
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1120
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 1120
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1120
  • Total Sq Ft: 2240
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1120
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1120

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 229000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Laundry Closet
  • 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: Ottawa Township High School
  • High School: Ottawa Township High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Ottawa Township High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 140

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 83x90
  • 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: 4567.28
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

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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 $4,567 $55,348 $7,797 $47,551
2023 $4,059 $49,537 $6,978 $42,559
2022 $3,626 $44,960 $9,333 $35,627
2021 $3,348 $42,141 $8,748 $33,393
2020 $3,640 $40,031 $8,310 $31,721
2019 $3,167 $39,623 $8,225 $31,398
2018 $2,567 $38,672 $8,028 $30,644
2017 $2,916 $37,487 $7,782 $29,705
2016 $2,749 $35,879 $7,448 $28,431
2015 $2,558 $34,226 $7,105 $27,121
2012 -- $37,417 $7,768 $29,649
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/27/2025 08/27/25 For Sale $229,000 -- $204 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Administrators Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12455315

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 21-15-201003