$250,000
SOLD JUL 28, 2026

179 Leeward Way Ottawa, IL 61350

Ottawa Area
1 Bed
1 Bath
554 Sq Ft
436 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 28, 2026

$451 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Community Boat Dock
  • Clubhouse
  • Community Pool
  • Waterfront
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Cottage

About This Home

As of July 2026

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!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Esmeralda Avila

Heritage Select Realty License #471022483 Listed on: 10/01/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Esmeralda Avila

Heritage Select Realty License #471022483 Listed on: 10/01/2025

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,419

Year Built

  • Built in 2014

Lot Details

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

HOA Fees

  • $184 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

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

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Parking Available
  • Parking Included in Price

Outdoor Features

  • Screened 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

  • Community Boat Dock
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,419

Year Built

Built in 2014

Lot Details

436 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$184 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
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: 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
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 554
  • Flooring: Wood Laminate

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Yes, 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: 184
  • 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

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: 6419
  • Tax Year: 2025

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2022
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 15, 2019
Closed on
Apr 22, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tammy Barry
Homesmart Realty Group IL
Buyer's Agent
Tammy Barry
Homesmart Realty Group IL
List Price
$284,900
Sold Price
$272,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,400
-4.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.23%
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 24, 2015
Closed on
May 17, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michelle Duttlinger
Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell
Buyer's Agent
Tammy Barry
Homesmart Realty Group IL
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$165,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-2.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.33%
Original Mortgage
$162,400
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,300
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Trustee Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $220,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $203,000 --
Special Warranty Deed $187,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $165,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $162,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $140,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $168,300 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/28/2026 07/28/26 Sold $250,000 0.0% $451 / Sq Ft
07/01/2026 07/01/26 Off Market $250,000 -- --
06/30/2026 06/30/26 Sold $375,000 -6.0% $341 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/21/2026 06/21/26 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2026 05/31/26 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2026 03/19/26 For Sale $399,000 +46.4% $363 / Sq Ft
10/01/2025 10/01/25 For Sale $272,500 -17.4% $492 / Sq Ft
11/01/2024 11/01/24 Sold $330,000 -5.7% $330 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/13/2024 10/13/24 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2024 10/01/24 Sold $350,000 -3.3% $278 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
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 +12.3% $365 / Sq Ft
04/26/2024 04/26/24 Sold $325,000 -4.1% $325 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/12/2024 04/12/24 Pending -- -- --
03/26/2024 03/26/24 For Sale $339,000 +7.6% $339 / Sq Ft
06/09/2023 06/09/23 Sold $315,000 -1.6% $315 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/24/2023 05/24/23 Sold $320,000 -4.5% $254 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/07/2023 05/07/23 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2023 04/10/23 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2023 04/05/23 For Sale $335,000 +2.1% $266 / Sq Ft
04/01/2023 04/01/23 Price Changed $328,000 -0.6% $328 / Sq Ft
11/23/2022 11/23/22 Sold $330,000 +0.3% $262 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/30/2022 10/30/22 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2022 10/02/22 For Sale $329,000 -5.7% $329 / Sq Ft
08/13/2022 08/13/22 For Sale $349,000 +27.0% $277 / Sq Ft
11/24/2020 11/24/20 Sold $274,900 0.0% $275 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/16/2020 10/16/20 Pending -- -- --
08/30/2020 08/30/20 Price Changed $274,900 +8.2% $275 / Sq Ft
08/27/2020 08/27/20 Sold $254,000 -9.9% $254 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/18/2020 08/18/20 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2020 08/04/20 Sold $282,000 +0.8% $224 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/09/2020 07/09/20 For Sale $279,900 +5.7% $280 / Sq Ft
07/02/2020 07/02/20 Price Changed $264,900 -3.6% $265 / Sq Ft
06/21/2020 06/21/20 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2020 05/31/20 For Sale $274,900 +57.1% $275 / Sq Ft
05/27/2020 05/27/20 Sold $175,000 -39.7% $252 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/28/2020 04/28/20 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2020 04/24/20 For Sale $290,000 +56.8% $230 / Sq Ft
03/09/2020 03/09/20 For Sale $185,000 -32.1% $267 / Sq Ft
05/16/2019 05/16/19 Sold $272,500 -4.4% $216 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/19/2019 04/19/19 Pending -- -- --
03/15/2019 03/15/19 For Sale $284,900 +5.5% $226 / Sq Ft
06/22/2018 06/22/18 Sold $270,000 +17.4% $190 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/13/2018 06/13/18 Sold $230,000 -7.6% $230 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/28/2018 05/28/18 Pending -- -- --
05/24/2018 05/24/18 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2017 11/07/17 Price Changed $249,000 -16.7% $249 / Sq Ft
10/31/2017 10/31/17 For Sale $299,000 +17.3% $210 / Sq Ft
10/16/2017 10/16/17 Price Changed $255,000 -1.9% $255 / Sq Ft
09/06/2017 09/06/17 Price Changed $259,900 -1.9% $260 / Sq Ft
07/15/2017 07/15/17 For Sale $264,900 +32.7% $265 / Sq Ft
12/06/2016 12/06/16 Sold $199,580 -16.3% $222 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/21/2016 10/21/16 Sold $238,509 +12.3% $239 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/12/2016 08/12/16 Sold $212,430 +6.3% $209 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/06/2016 08/06/16 Pending -- -- --
08/06/2016 08/06/16 For Sale $199,900 +16.2% $222 / Sq Ft
07/19/2016 07/19/16 Sold $172,000 +4.2% $310 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/12/2016 07/12/16 Sold $165,000 -27.9% $298 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/12/2016 07/12/16 Pending -- -- --
06/30/2016 06/30/16 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2016 06/15/16 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2016 06/08/16 Price Changed $229,000 -0.4% $226 / Sq Ft
06/06/2016 06/06/16 For Sale $229,900 +19.4% $230 / Sq Ft
06/05/2016 06/05/16 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2016 05/20/16 Sold $192,500 -5.2% $241 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/18/2016 05/18/16 Sold $203,000 +16.3% $200 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/09/2016 05/09/16 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2016 04/11/16 Price Changed $174,500 -2.8% $315 / Sq Ft
04/11/2016 04/11/16 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2016 03/19/16 For Sale $179,500 +49.6% $324 / Sq Ft
02/26/2016 02/26/16 Sold $120,000 -49.4% $118 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/05/2016 01/05/16 Pending -- -- --
12/18/2015 12/18/15 For Sale $237,000 +35.4% $234 / Sq Ft
12/11/2015 12/11/15 For Sale $175,000 -12.5% $173 / Sq Ft
11/26/2015 11/26/15 For Sale $200,000 +17.7% $250 / Sq Ft
11/24/2015 11/24/15 For Sale $169,900 -22.4% $307 / Sq Ft
10/29/2015 10/29/15 For Sale $219,000 +28.1% $216 / Sq Ft
10/21/2015 10/21/15 Sold $171,000 -14.5% $225 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/14/2015 09/14/15 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2015 07/14/15 Sold $200,076 +11.2% $263 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/11/2015 07/11/15 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2015 07/09/15 For Sale $179,900 -10.1% $237 / Sq Ft
07/08/2015 07/08/15 Sold $200,000 +8.2% $263 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/15/2015 06/15/15 For Sale $184,900 -7.5% $243 / Sq Ft
04/07/2015 04/07/15 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2015 04/07/15 For Sale $199,966 +7.6% $263 / Sq Ft
02/19/2015 02/19/15 Sold $185,858 -27.6% $335 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/30/2014 12/30/14 Sold $256,868 +1.0% $464 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/30/2014 12/30/14 Sold $254,395 +13.4% $251 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/30/2014 12/30/14 Sold $224,300 +6.6% $221 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/30/2014 12/30/14 Sold $210,333 +5.2% $277 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/23/2014 08/23/14 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2014 08/08/14 Pending -- -- --
08/06/2014 08/06/14 Price Changed $199,900 0.0% $361 / Sq Ft
08/05/2014 08/05/14 Pending -- -- --
08/01/2014 08/01/14 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2014 07/22/14 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2014 07/08/14 Price Changed $199,900 0.0% $197 / Sq Ft
07/08/2014 07/08/14 Price Changed $199,900 +17.7% $197 / Sq Ft
07/05/2014 07/05/14 For Sale $169,900 0.0% $307 / Sq Ft
07/05/2014 07/05/14 For Sale $169,900 -12.8% $307 / Sq Ft
07/04/2014 07/04/14 For Sale $194,900 0.0% $192 / Sq Ft
07/04/2014 07/04/14 For Sale $194,900 +8.3% $192 / Sq Ft
07/03/2014 07/03/14 For Sale $179,900 -- $237 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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
2025 $8,782 $96,203 $1 $96,202
2024 $8,316 $88,414 $1 $88,413
2023 $7,646 $79,580 $0 $79,580
2022 $7,611 $78,070 $0 $78,070
2021 $7,254 $73,527 $1 $73,526
2020 $6,930 $70,815 $1 $70,814
2019 $6,862 $69,461 $1 $69,460
2018 $6,665 $67,813 $1 $67,812
2017 $6,479 $66,204 $1 $66,203
2016 $6,308 $65,129 $1 $65,128
2015 $6,154 $64,452 $1 $64,451
2012 -- $6,309 $6,309 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12485291

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-44-400027

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