$299,500
SOLD JUN 26, 2025

1949 N 31st Rd Ottawa, IL 61350

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,641 Sq Ft
0.66 Acres

Recently Sold

$113 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

67 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.66 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Wallace Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Beamed Ceilings

About This Home

As of June 2025

Are you looking for your dream home on a quiet dead-end street? This stunning 4 bedroom, 2 bath residence with 2,600 sq. ft. of living space, nestled on 0.66 acres is ready to be your forever home! This unique layout offers an abundance of living space, with multiple levels providing privacy and functionality. The main level features a cozy living room that flows seamlessly into the dining area with vaulted ceilings and African walnut flooring. You will find a freshly painted breakfast nook from the dining area, allowing for a versatile space. The spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances, including the newer fridge (2022), gives any meal magician the space and comfort to create new recipes at home! The reverse osmosis system is housed underneath the sink - providing safe drinking water at all times. Heading up to the 2nd level - you will find the master bedroom, 2nd floor full bath and large walk-in closet. The first of two lower levels offers the laundry room, remaining 3 ample-sized bedrooms, and recently remodeled full bathroom. With plenty of closet space throughout, the options are endless with this home! The final floor of this home offers a warm and welcoming finished family room. Featuring a charming knotty pine accent wall and wood burning stove to make memories around the fire on those winter nights! The mechanical room is also on this level, housing the owned dual water softener with peroxide system and providing additional storage. Step outside to discover an expansive two-level deck that offers stunning views of the surrounding woods and wildlife. Adjacent to the home, a stone patio provides a charming space for relaxation, adorned with vibrant blooming flowers that come alive during the spring and summer months! This home offers a 2.5 car garage with a multitude of storage options. The large black topped driveway was recently sealed in 2023. Updates include a new shed 2022, roof, siding, gutters, front storm door, outside lights and skylight done in 2017. Gutter guards are also roughly 1 year new. This property runs entirely on electric, the bill averaging just $210/per month! Have you been thinking about getting chickens for some time? There are 7 laying Hens and 1 Rooster with their coop and attachments that are being offered to stay with the home! With its charming features and ideal location, this home truly offers everything you've been searching for - don't miss the chance to make it yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hailey Willis

Arrow Realty Group LLC License #475203092 Listed on: 03/11/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jessie Carlson

Realty Executives Premier License #475179982

Realty Executives Premier

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,514

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 0.66 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 240 x 120
  • Poultry Coop
  • Additional Parcels

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Split Level with Sub
  • Quad-Level Property

Interior Spaces

  • 2,641 Sq Ft Home
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fireplace in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Wallace Elementary School
  • Ottawa Township High School

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,514

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Levels: Quad-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Age: 31-40 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Beamed Ceilings
  • LivingArea: 2641
  • Room Type: Storage, Walk In Closet, Breakfast Room
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2016
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Basement
  • Square Footage Comments: Above grade = 2,016 Sq. Ft, Finished Sub Basement = 625 Sq. Ft For a total of = 2,641 Sq. Ft
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Window Features: Blinds,Screens
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 307000
  • OtherStructures: Poultry Coop, Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 4.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Electric, Baseboard
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Wallace Elementary School
  • High School: Ottawa Township High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Wallace Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 195

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels Description: 1429303013
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.66
  • Lot Dimensions: 240 X 120
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 17
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4513.52
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 16, 2023
Closed on
Nov 8, 2023
Sold by
Shew Erin J
Bought by
Oliver Timothy J
Seller's Agent
Mary Wiesbrock
Windsor Realty
Buyer's Agent
Hailey Willis
Arrow Realty Group LLC
List Price
$109,000
Sold Price
$109,000
Views
94
Current Estimated Value
$161,792

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$52,792
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.84%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2018
Sold by
Shew Michael D
Bought by
Shew Erin J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$40,000
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2005
Sold by
Shew Michele S
Bought by
Shew Michael D
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $106,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $50,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $40,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/26/2025 06/26/25 Sold $299,500 -2.4% $113 / Sq Ft
05/17/2025 05/17/25 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2025 03/28/25 Price Changed $307,000 -0.8% $116 / Sq Ft
03/18/2025 03/18/25 Price Changed $309,500 -3.1% $117 / Sq Ft
03/11/2025 03/11/25 For Sale $319,500 +193.1% $121 / Sq Ft
11/07/2023 11/07/23 Sold $109,000 0.0% $107 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/21/2023 10/21/23 Pending -- -- --
10/16/2023 10/16/23 For Sale $109,000 -48.1% $107 / Sq Ft
04/29/2022 04/29/22 Sold $210,000 0.0% $83 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/13/2022 03/13/22 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2022 03/05/22 For Sale $210,000 -- $83 / 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 $2,811 $37,149 $1,628 $35,521
2023 $1,927 $30,957 $1,438 $29,519
2022 $1,759 $28,377 $1,318 $27,059
2021 $1,608 $26,231 $1,218 $25,013
2020 $1,602 $26,231 $1,218 $25,013
2019 $1,593 $25,874 $1,201 $24,673
2018 $1,468 $24,193 $1,123 $23,070
2017 $1,368 $23,016 $1,068 $21,948
2016 $1,289 $22,125 $1,027 $21,098
2015 $1,244 $21,537 $401 $21,136
2012 -- $25,977 $4,391 $21,586
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12270717

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-29-307009