$280,000

733 E Main St Ottawa, IL 61350

Ottawa Area

Estimated payment $2,229/month

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,557 Sq Ft
$180 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • River Front
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wooded Lot
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

Welcome to this charming brick waterfront home, built in 1956 and filled with timeless character and opportunity. This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers comfortable living spaces and a beautiful sunroom overlooking the back of the property-an ideal spot to relax, enjoy your morning coffee, or take in the peaceful waterfront views. The home features three bedrooms, one full bath, and an additional half bath for everyday convenience. The full walk-out basement provides valuable additional space that can be used for a family room, recreation area, home office, guest space, or other living needs. Step outside and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of waterfront living, with plenty of potential to make the outdoor space your own. The classic brick exterior adds lasting curb appeal, while the spacious layout and walk-out basement offer flexibility for a variety of lifestyles. A wonderful opportunity to own a waterfront property with character, space, and room to make it your own. Come see all this special home has to offer!

Listing Agent

Rebecca Anderson

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475218513 Listed on: 08/23/2026

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,318

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 17,860 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 88x171x100x225
  • River Front
  • Irregular Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,557 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Whole House Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Water Views
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Location

  • Flood Zone Lot

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,318

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0.41 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • HabitableResidenceYN: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Water Body Name: ILLINOIS RIVER
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Flood Zone,Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: New
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement: Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Separate Dining Room, Pantry
  • LivingArea: 1557
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Fan-Whole House
  • Room Type: Sun Room, Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1336
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Square Footage Comments: Approximate total square footage is based on a prior Appraisal. Buyer to verify independently.
  • Total Sq Ft: 1336
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Wooded
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • View: Water
  • Waterfront Features: River Front
  • Waterfront: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Yes, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: 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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.41
  • Lot Dimensions: 88X171X100X225
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8318
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

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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 $8,318 $93,913 $14,645 $79,268
2024 $7,631 $85,097 $13,270 $71,827
2023 $7,390 $76,163 $11,877 $64,286
2022 $6,740 $69,126 $19,644 $49,482
2021 $6,321 $64,791 $18,412 $46,379
2020 $5,941 $61,547 $17,490 $44,057
2019 $6,740 $60,920 $17,312 $43,608
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/23/2026 08/23/26 For Sale $280,000 -- $180 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $205,000 None Available
Sheriffs Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $178,000 None Available
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $50,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $171,950 New Conventional
Previous Owner $169,100 New Conventional
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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12733164

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 21-12-309010

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