This adorable home is situated on a quaint and cozy street- just walking distance to the up and coming downtown Ottawa - which features amazing bars, restaurants and shopping! This 2 bed/1 bath home includes a generous size living room and a large dining room- just off the kitchen. The screened in front porch is just perfect for summer night conversations and drinks. Off the kitchen- you will find first floor laundry / walk in pantry area. Though this house needs a little TLC in regards to exterior and interior paint and floors- the bones of this house are amazing. Windows, New Electric and HVAC - including central air- were all done in 2017. Roof is 2007. Book your showing TODAY!
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$107,000
708 Congress St, Ottawa, IL 61350
2beds
956sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
7,405.2 Square Feet Lot
$116,000 Zestimate®
$112/sqft
$1,441 Estimated rent
Home value
$116,000
Estimated sales range
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 31, 2025 at 01:23pm
Listing courtesy of:
Jenna Covey 815-685-2763,
Lori Bonarek Realty
Bought with:
Kalvin Haltenhof
Brummel Properties, Inc.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12213388
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X14
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X24
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 956
- Total interior livable area: 956 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Site, Owned
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 7,405 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 2112144008
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1921
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ottawa
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2025 | Sold | $107,000-1.8%$112/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12213388 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2025 | Contingent | $109,000$114/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12213388 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2025 | Price change | $109,000-4.4%$114/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12213388 Report a problem | ||
| 1/2/2025 | Price change | $114,000-4.2%$119/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12213388 Report a problem | ||
| 12/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $119,000+64.1%$124/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12213388 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,639 +10.6% | $41,332 +11.7% |
| 2023 | $3,289 +11.7% | $36,993 +10.2% |
| 2022 | $2,944 +7.5% | $33,575 +6.7% |
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Neighborhood: 61350
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Jefferson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Shepherd Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 4/10Ottawa Township High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Ottawa Township High School
- District: 141
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Illinois
- La Salle County
- Ottawa
- 61350
- 708 Congress St