$277,500
$12K PRICE DROP

179 Leeward Way Ottawa, IL 61350

Estimated payment $2,107/month

Total Views 24,243
1 Bed
1 Bath
554 Sq Ft
$501 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Boat Dock
  • Clubhouse
  • Cottage
  • Waterfront
  • Community Pool
  • Porch

About This Home

Cozy One-Bedroom Cottage with Loft in Heritage Harbor - Waterfront Living on the Illinois River, just 90 minutes from Chicago. Welcome to this charming and well-maintained cottage nestled in the vibrant golf cart community. This fully furnished home features one bedroom plus a versatile loft, offering the perfect retreat for those seeking a peaceful getaway or a fantastic investment property. Enjoy easy access to resort-style amenities including boating, fishing, bike and golf cart rentals, and more. Perfectly situated just minutes from the picturesque downtown Ottawa area and close to stunning natural escapes like Starved Rock, Matthiessen, and Buffalo Rock State Parks, this home offers the ideal blend of relaxation and adventure. Whether you're seeking a peaceful vacation retreat or a smart investment with rental potential, this cottage delivers the ultimate riverfront lifestyle you've been dreaming of. Don't miss your chance to own a slice of paradise!

Listing Agent

Esmeralda Avila

Heritage Select Realty License #471022483 Listed on: 03/24/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,588

Year Built

  • Built in 2014

Lot Details

  • 436 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 17x42
  • Waterfront

HOA Fees

  • $176 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 554 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Parking Included in Price

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include parking, insurance, clubhouse, pool, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • Heritage Harbor Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Boat Dock
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,588

Year Built

Built in 2014

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$176 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cottage
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Heritage Harbor
  • Year Built: 2014
  • Age: 11-15 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 554
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 554
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 544
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 554
  • Square Footage Comments: The square footage excludes the loft (130 sq ft) and the screened-in front porch.
  • Total Sq Ft: 554
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 554
  • Flooring: Wood Laminate

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Other
  • ExteriorFeatures: Outdoor Grill
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 277500
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: On Site, Other
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 176
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Pool, Dock, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Parking, Insurance, Clubhouse, Pool, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 230

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.01
  • Lot Dimensions: 17X42
  • 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: 5588
  • Tax Year: 2023

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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 $6,079 $64,625 $1 $64,624
2023 $5,588 $58,167 $0 $58,167
2022 $6,028 $61,835 $0 $61,835
2021 $5,746 $58,237 $1 $58,236
2020 $5,489 $56,089 $1 $56,088
2019 $5,435 $55,016 $1 $55,015
2018 $5,239 $53,711 $1 $53,710
2017 $5,132 $52,437 $1 $52,436
2016 $0 $1 $1 $0
2015 $1,733 $36,293 $1 $36,292
2012 -- $6,309 $6,309 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Price Changed $277,500 -2.1% $501 / Sq Ft
07/04/2025 07/04/25 Price Changed $283,500 -0.2% $512 / Sq Ft
05/18/2025 05/18/25 Price Changed $284,000 -1.7% $513 / Sq Ft
04/03/2025 04/03/25 For Sale $289,000 +2.5% $522 / Sq Ft
01/03/2025 01/03/25 Sold $282,000 -5.7% $406 / Sq Ft
11/24/2024 11/24/24 Pending -- -- --
11/20/2024 11/20/24 For Sale $299,000 -9.4% $431 / Sq Ft
11/01/2024 11/01/24 Sold $330,000 -5.7% $330 / Sq Ft
10/13/2024 10/13/24 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2024 10/01/24 Sold $350,000 -3.3% $278 / Sq Ft
09/26/2024 09/26/24 Price Changed $362,000 -9.3% $362 / Sq Ft
08/20/2024 08/20/24 Pending -- -- --
08/20/2024 08/20/24 For Sale $399,000 +9.3% $317 / Sq Ft
07/22/2024 07/22/24 For Sale $365,000 -- $365 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $175,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $165,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $36,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $132,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12319808

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-44-400032