$365,000
SOLD MAR 18, 2025

705 Lighthouse Dr Ottawa, IL 61350

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,810 Sq Ft
0.44 Acres

Recently Sold

$130 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Property is near park
  • Wallace Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Mature Trees
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of March 2025

Never run out of space in this freshly updated 4 bedroom home in Turnberry subdivision! Enjoy Wallace Grade School District and a double lot that features a fully fenced in backyard oasis with 2 sheds, a water fountain, gazebo, fire pit, gravel walking paths, paver patio and enough room for more! You are welcomed by beautiful hardwood floors and a light filled sitting room with Pella windows that could also be used as a separate dining room. The kitchen has been updated to add character including new countertops, sink, all new appliances, lighting and wall accents. Primary bedroom features tray ceiling and a private full bath with new tile flooring, backsplash, shower, lighting and vanity. Two additional nice sized bedrooms and full bathroom on the second level. You will never want to leave this cozy lower level family room which also has a new electric fireplace, carpet and sliding glass doors leading out to the backyard. 4th bedroom with new carpeting and 3rd full bathroom on lower level. Enjoy the bonus room as a theatre, bar, office, playroom - the possibilities are endless! This home is one of a kind and takes the prize as the largest lot in the subdivision. Additional upgrades include: new washer/dryer, new AC & furnace 2023, carpeting, paint, garage door, gutters with leaf guard, GENERAC, and furnace with Air Bear filter. A few furniture items are staying for the next owner, complimentary with purchase! Come take a look!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kira Miskowiec

@properties Christie?s International Real Estate License #475209425 Listed on: 01/30/2025

@properties Christie?s International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Irina Allison

Apex Real Estate Brokerage Inc License #471004840

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,532

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 0.44 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80.22x125.35x21x125.52x99.99x135.16x108.78
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Mature Trees
  • Water Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Split Level with Sub
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,810 Sq Ft Home
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Fire Pit
  • Gazebo
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near park

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Power Generator
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,532

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Age: 21-25 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Hot Tub, Hardwood Floors
  • LivingArea: 2810
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System, Generator, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Brick Paver Patio, Fire Pit, Other
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Mature Trees, Water Garden
  • OtherStructures: Gazebo, Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding,Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.44
  • Lot Dimensions: 80.22X125.35X21X125.52X99.99X135.16X108.78
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8532
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 30, 2025
Closed on
Feb 10, 2025
Sold by
Despars Anthony Michael and Despars Erin Patricia
Bought by
Thoma Zachary Andrew and Thoma Lauren Marie
Seller's Agent
Kira Miskowiec
@properties Christie?s International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Irina Allison
Apex Real Estate Brokerage Inc
List Price
$390,000
Sold Price
$365,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-6.41%
Views
33
Current Estimated Value
$386,069

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$21,069
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.27%
Original Mortgage
$314,128
Outstanding Balance
$312,009
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$74,060

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 27, 2021
Closed on
Sep 30, 2021
Sold by
Byrd Spencer and Byrd Jennifer
Bought by
Despars Anthony Michael and Despars Erin Patricia
Seller's Agent
Doug Carroll
RE/MAX 1st Choice
Buyer's Agent
Celeste Nielsen
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$287,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,500
-2.54%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.12%
Original Mortgage
$287,500
Interest Rate
2.38%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2018
Closed on
Sep 21, 2018
Sold by
Clausen Daniel O and Clausen Mary E
Bought by
Byrd Spencer S and Byrd Jennifer L
Seller's Agent
Diana Green
RE/MAX Town & Country
Buyer's Agent
Tara Kunkel
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
List Price
$265,000
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-11.32%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.98%
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 $365,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $287,500 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $314,128 VA
Previous Owner $287,500 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/18/2025 03/18/25 Sold $365,000 -2.7% $130 / Sq Ft
02/06/2025 02/06/25 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2025 02/03/25 Price Changed $375,000 -3.8% $133 / Sq Ft
01/30/2025 01/30/25 For Sale $390,000 +35.7% $139 / Sq Ft
09/30/2021 09/30/21 Sold $287,500 -2.5% $102 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/28/2021 08/28/21 Pending -- -- --
07/27/2021 07/27/21 For Sale $295,000 +25.5% $105 / Sq Ft
10/05/2018 10/05/18 Sold $235,000 -2.9% $84 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/15/2018 08/15/18 Pending -- -- --
07/13/2018 07/13/18 Price Changed $242,000 -8.7% $86 / Sq Ft
06/19/2018 06/19/18 For Sale $265,000 -- $95 / 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 $9,555 $107,283 $18,886 $88,397
2023 $8,532 $94,764 $16,682 $78,082
2022 $7,883 $86,868 $15,292 $71,576
2021 $7,288 $80,300 $14,136 $66,164
2020 $7,213 $80,300 $14,136 $66,164
2019 $7,166 $79,207 $13,944 $65,263
2018 $6,625 $74,060 $13,038 $61,022
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12280177

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-36-427017