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Listed by George Shanley • Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

$ 286,900

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326 Congress Street Ottawa, IL 61350

5 Beds

1.5 Baths

2,830 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,830 sqft

Price per Sqft $101

MLS Listing ID 12463885

Style American 4-Sq.

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

Year Built 1900

Annual Tax Amount $2,455

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 7,405 Sqft

Lot Dimensions 60x120

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

Proudly situated on Ottawa's East Side Historic District, this timeless home combines rich character with an unbeatable location. Just steps from the Fox and Illinois Rivers, walking distance to downtown restaurants, shopping, and the new YMCA, and only a short drive to Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks with easy interstate access for commuters, this home offers the perfect blend of charm and convenience. The exterior welcomes you with its stately presence, original paver sidewalks, and a brick-lined street that sets the tone for the history within. Inside, soaring 12-foot ceilings on the main level and 10-foot ceilings upstairs create a grand sense of space. A gracious foyer highlights a dramatic staircase and stunning original woodwork. Flanking the foyer, the living and family rooms showcase the same exquisite craftsmanship, each anchored by a marble wood-burning fireplace and both featuring hidden bookshelves. Off the living room, the formal dining room features ornate hardwood floors, two built-ins, and dual access to the kitchen-one through a guest hallway and another via a walk-through butler's pantry lined with cabinetry for storage. The spacious kitchen includes an eating area, main-floor laundry, and direct access to a private screened porch as well as a second staircase to the upper level. A main-floor bedroom (or ideal for a study/den) features a walk-in closet and the oversized half bathroom offers flexibility, with potential to be converted into a full bathroom if desired. The home is brimming with historic details, from ornate door handles and decorative ceiling medallions to the unique front double doors that make a lasting first impression. Upstairs, you'll find four large bedrooms and a full bathroom, each space echoing the character and charm that defines this home. Loaded with historic detail, original features, and endless potential, this property is ready for its next chapter. If you've dreamed of living in a historic home within walking distance of downtown, this is the one.

Location

State IL

County Lasalle

Community Park, Sidewalks

Rooms

Basement Unfinished, Partial

Interior

Interior Features 1st Floor Bedroom, Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room

Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air

Cooling Central Air

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning

Fireplace Y

Appliance Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

Laundry Main Level, In Unit, In Kitchen

Exterior

Garage Spaces 1.0

View Y/N true

Roof Type Asphalt

Building

Lot Description Corner Lot, Level

Story 1.5 Story

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Structure Type Aluminum Siding

New Construction false

Schools

High Schools Ottawa Township High School

School District 141, 141, 140

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition None

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John Tenuta

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+1(847) 337-4250

John Tenuta

326 Congress Street Ottawa, IL 61350

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