$282,000
SOLD JAN 3, 2025

179 Leeward Way Ottawa, IL 61350

1 Bed
1 Bath
694 Sq Ft
871 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$406 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Boat Dock
  • ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
  • Property is near a park
  • River Front
  • Clubhouse
  • Loft

About This Home

As of January 2025

Welcome to your perfect waterfront get-away cottage...located on the Illinois River in the heart of Starved Rock Country. If your bags are packed, this charming cottage is ready and waiting....it is fully furnished, with a first floor bedroom, full bath and a sleeping loft for children, grandchildren and guests. The cottage is steps away from a 32-acre marina, on-site restaurant, kayak/boat rental, walking path, bike path, playground set, community pool and clubhouse. The screened in porch and side patio allows the ultimate spot to watch the sunset and gaze at the night stars. If you would like to rent it out when you are not using it, Heritage Harbor offers an on-site rental management program. The decor has a European flair that would make you feel like you arrived at a special place...because you have:)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tammy Barry

Homesmart Realty Group IL License #475168055 Listed on: 11/20/2024

Homesmart Realty Group IL

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Toso

RE/MAX Ultimate Professionals License #475173799

RE/MAX Ultimate Professionals

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,588

Year Built

  • Built in 2014

Lot Details

  • 871 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 18x42
  • River Front
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping

HOA Fees

  • $176 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 694 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Screened Porch
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Low Flow Toliet

Home Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Parking

  • Uncovered Parking
  • On-Site Parking
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Unassigned Parking

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Handicap Shower
  • ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
  • Patio
  • Property is near a park

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include parking, insurance, clubhouse, pool, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • Fraze And Company Association, Phone Number (815) 434-0393
  • Heritage Harbor Subdivision
  • Property managed by Cottages at Heron's Landing

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • 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 w/ HO Assn.
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cottage
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Heritage Harbor
  • Year Built: 2014
  • Age: 6-10 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • LivingArea: 694
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Loft
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 694
  • Basement Description: Crawl
  • Bathroom Amenities: Accessible Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 694
  • Square Footage Comments: The sq footage includes the small loft area.
  • Total Sq Ft: 694
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 140
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 554
  • Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Builder

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Porch Screened, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 299000
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds, River Front, Water View
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Building Type: Other

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Unassigned
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: N/A

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Electric
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 176
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Clubhouse, Park, Pool, Dock, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Cottages at Heron's Landing
  • Management Contact Name: Fraze and Company
  • Management Phone: 815-434-0393
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 230

Green Features

  • Green Building Verification Type: Energy Star Homes
  • GreenEnergyEfficient: Low flow commode, Low flow fixtures, Native/drought resistant landscaping

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Dimensions: 18X42
  • 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
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2022
Sold by
Beckett Charles and Beckett Pamela
Bought by
Beckett Charles and Pamela A Beckett Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2020
Sold by
Gorman Thomas D and Gorman Reiter
Bought by
Beckett Charles and Beckett Pamela

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2016
Sold by
Schieler & Rassi Quality Building
Bought by
Gorman Thomas D and Reiter Gorman Brenda L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,000
Interest Rate
3.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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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

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)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12214515

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-44-400032