$177,000
SOLD OCT 23, 2025

501 Mason St Ottawa, IL 61350

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,274 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$139 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Living Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Built-In Features
  • Laundry Room
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of October 2025

Searching for a home with room to spread out? This charming and super clean 3-bedroom ranch on Ottawa's south side offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and character. Just minutes from Starved Rock, Matthiessen, and Buffalo Rock State Parks, it's an ideal location for nature lovers while still being close to shopping, schools, and Ottawa's vibrant downtown with its rivers, shops, and incredible restaurants. Inside, you'll find a bright and spacious living room, a large family room for gatherings, and a full basement with abundant storage, laundry area, plus an additional shower and toilet for extra convenience. The home sits on a generous lot with massive front and back yards, perfect for outdoor activities or simply enjoying a little extra elbow room. A detached one-car garage and storage shed add even more functionality. With everything you need on the first floor, this home is a great fit for anyone-from first-time buyers to those looking for a comfortable downsizing option. Well-maintained and move-in ready, this is truly a home you won't want to let slip away!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nathan Gudmunson

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475185944 Listed on: 09/21/2025

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Aaron Mallet

eXp Realty, LLC License #475213059

eXp Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,350

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Steel Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,274 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Range

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Schools

  • Ottawa Township High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,350

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

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: 1941
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features
  • LivingArea: 1274
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Steel Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • High School: Ottawa Township High School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 8712
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4350
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 21, 2025
Closed on
Oct 16, 2025
Sold by
Shinberg Brooke
Bought by
Strickland Karla Cay
Seller's Agent
Nathan Gudmunson
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Aaron Mallet
eXp Realty, LLC
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$177,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
1.14%
Views
34

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.82%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 28, 2022
Closed on
Dec 22, 2022
Sold by
Milligan Irene
Bought by
Shinberg Brooke
Seller's Agent
Tammy Barry
Homesmart Realty Group IL
Buyer's Agent
Annie Pfohl
Compass
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$140,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-12.45%
Views
87

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.61%
Original Mortgage
$135,800
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 28, 2022
Closed on
May 25, 2022
Sold by
Miller Michael D and Miller Linda A
Bought by
Milligan Irene
Seller's Agent
Brittany Sanchez
Realty of America, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Tammy Barry
Homesmart Realty Group IL
List Price
$105,000
Sold Price
$112,000
Premium/Discount to List
$7,000
6.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
51.17%
Source: Public Records

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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 $177,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $140,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $112,000 Carrington Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $135,800 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/23/2025 10/23/25 Sold $177,000 +1.1% $139 / Sq Ft
10/02/2025 10/02/25 Pending -- -- --
09/21/2025 09/21/25 For Sale $175,000 +25.0% $137 / Sq Ft
12/22/2022 12/22/22 Sold $140,000 -12.4% $111 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/29/2022 10/29/22 Pending -- -- --
09/28/2022 09/28/22 For Sale $159,900 +42.8% $127 / Sq Ft
06/08/2022 06/08/22 Sold $112,000 +6.7% $89 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/12/2022 05/12/22 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2022 05/12/22 For Sale $105,000 -6.3% $83 / Sq Ft
05/07/2022 05/07/22 Off Market $112,000 -- --
04/28/2022 04/28/22 For Sale $105,000 -- $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 $4,350 $48,084 $8,159 $39,925
2023 $4,037 $44,219 $7,503 $36,716
2022 $0 $40,371 $7,061 $33,310
2021 $0 $37,850 $6,620 $31,230
2020 $2,073 $36,089 $6,312 $29,777
2019 $2,073 $35,004 $6,122 $28,882
2018 $2,073 $34,111 $5,966 $28,145
2017 $2,065 $33,370 $5,836 $27,534
2016 $2,072 $32,180 $5,628 $26,552
2015 $2,066 $30,797 $5,386 $25,411
2012 -- $31,397 $5,491 $25,906
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12473878

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 22-13-303001