$130,000
SOLD JUN 26, 2026

905 E Center St Ottawa, IL 61350

Ottawa Area
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,035 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 26, 2026

$126 Per Sq Ft

17% Below List Price

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of June 2026

Nestled near the end of a quiet street, this charming 2-bedroom home offers peaceful surroundings with scenic views of a park-like setting across the way. A welcoming front porch with low-maintenance composite decking sets the tone for the character found throughout. Step inside to a warm and inviting foyer featuring a built-in bench and coat closet, leading to a stunning staircase and spacious formal living/dining room. Beautiful pocket doors, large windows, and abundant natural light create an airy feel while showcasing the serene views outside. The main level also features a comfortable family room with a gas fireplace, flowing seamlessly into the updated kitchen complete with a breakfast bar and access to the rear composite deck-perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms and a tastefully updated full bathroom with a walk-in shower. Additional highlights include a detached one-car garage with alley access and a spacious yard offering plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

George Shanley

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475092481 Listed on: 04/10/2026

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Beth Mulcahy

Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC License #475166667

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,292

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 136x67

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Off Alley Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,035 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Mckinley Elementary: K-4Th Grade
  • Shepherd Middle School
  • Ottawa Township High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,292

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Age: 100+ 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: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
  • LivingArea: 1035
  • Room Type: Foyer, Enclosed Porch
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Square Footage Comments: All information deemed highly reliable but not guaranteed, buyer to verify all information.
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Wood Laminate

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Off Alley, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Street, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 5

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mckinley Elementary: K-4th Grade
  • High School: Ottawa Township High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Shepherd Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 136X67
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3291.84
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2022
Closed on
Aug 4, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Larla Grandadam
Starved Rock Realty
Buyer's Agent
Larla Grandadam
Starved Rock Realty
List Price
$73,000
Sold Price
$74,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
1.37%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.13%
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $74,000 None Available
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $20,825 New Conventional
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/26/2026 06/26/26 Sold $130,000 -7.1% $126 / Sq Ft
05/23/2026 05/23/26 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2026 05/07/26 Price Changed $139,900 -6.4% $135 / Sq Ft
04/29/2026 04/29/26 Price Changed $149,500 -4.7% $144 / Sq Ft
04/10/2026 04/10/26 For Sale $156,900 +112.0% $152 / Sq Ft
08/10/2022 08/10/22 Sold $74,000 +1.4% $71 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/23/2022 06/23/22 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2022 06/23/22 For Sale $73,000 0.0% $71 / Sq Ft
06/14/2022 06/14/22 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2022 06/11/22 For Sale $73,000 -- $71 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $3,531 $41,061 $8,851 $32,210
2024 $3,292 $37,845 $8,158 $29,687
2023 $3,042 $34,803 $7,502 $27,301
2022 $2,757 $31,775 $9,189 $22,586
2021 $2,561 $29,791 $8,615 $21,176
2020 $2,398 $28,405 $8,214 $20,191
2019 $2,385 $27,551 $7,967 $19,584
2018 $483 $26,848 $7,764 $19,084
2017 $1,681 $26,265 $7,595 $18,670
2016 $1,584 $25,328 $7,324 $18,004
2015 $1,459 $24,239 $7,009 $17,230
2012 -- $24,711 $7,145 $17,566
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12614668

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 22-13-113003

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