$249,000
PENDING

616 E Center St Ottawa, IL 61350

Estimated payment $1,831/month

Total Views 19,901
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,100 Sq Ft
$119 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Property is near a park
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

Character & Charm converge at this 4 bedroom south-side Ottawa cape cod with a spacious bonus room and contemporary amenities! Many tasteful updates through the years! Cherry cabinets in the galley style kitchen with peninsula-style breakfast bar. (All appliances are included in the kitchen) Living room has ideal site lines to the kitchen and dining area making it an open floor plan. Convenient breezeway/mudroom between garage & house. Garage has separate 100 amp panel that also services the studio room above. The studio has a wall unit that heats and provides A/C. Full basement is finishable with a working stool/sink one can expand to a possible 3rd full bathroom. Additional photos are not available, at this time, to respect the privacy of the current occupants. Showings can be scheduled only for serious inquiries; must have pre-approval prior to scheduling.

Listing Agent

Ellen Credi

Blackhawk Brokerage LLC Listed on: 05/18/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,727

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x120
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,100 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Open Floorplan
  • Bonus Room
  • Heated Enclosed Porch
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Breezeway

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Ottawa Township High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • 100 Amp Service

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,727

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features, Dining Combo
  • LivingArea: 2100
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Enclosed Porch Heated
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1560
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Roof Deck, Breezeway
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 249000
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, On Site, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • High School: Ottawa Township High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 141

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 60X120
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5727
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

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Range of Values:

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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 $6,095 $58,966 $6,434 $52,532
2023 $5,728 $54,227 $5,917 $48,310
2022 $5,295 $49,509 $4,753 $44,756
2021 $4,996 $46,417 $4,456 $41,961
2020 $4,738 $44,258 $4,249 $40,009
2019 $4,750 $42,927 $4,121 $38,806
2018 $4,625 $41,831 $4,016 $37,815
2017 $4,507 $40,923 $3,929 $36,994
2016 $4,362 $39,463 $3,789 $35,674
2015 $4,162 $37,767 $3,626 $34,141
2012 -- $38,503 $3,696 $34,807
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2025 05/18/25 For Sale $249,000 -- $119 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $148,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $48,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12368451

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 22-13-103019