1237 Illinois Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350
OFF MARKET

1237 Illinois Ave
Ottawa, IL 61350

  • 5 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,485 sqft

$218,100

Trulia Estimate
as of May 30, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,604/mo*
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$218,100

Trulia Estimate
as of May 30, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,604/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,485 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Beautifully maintained 5-bedroom, 1.1-bathroom, 1.5-story home blends timeless charm with modern convenience. Step inside to an inviting enclosed front porch, perfect for relaxing. The main level features a spacious living and formal dining area (combined dimensions of 11x25), showcasing original natural hardwood floors and woodwork. The eat-in kitchen offers ample cabinetry and includes appliances for your convenience. Two main-floor bedrooms and a full bathroom with a tub/shower combo complete the level. Upstairs, you'll find three additional bedrooms, one with attic dormer storage for added functionality. The lower level provides extra living space with a rec room featuring a vintage bar, a half bath, and a laundry area complete with the original laundry chute. The outdoor space includes a private, partially fenced backyard with a patio, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The detached 2-car garage, built in 2012, includes 220V service, ideal for electric vehicles or hobby projects. This home is a perfect blend of vintage charm and thoughtful updates-don't miss it!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from January 22, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1237 Illinois Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially Finished,Rec/Family Area,FullNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Dining Room, Enclosed Porch, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1485 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, WasherRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 5Parking: Concrete,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Off Street,Driveway,Owned,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1946
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, BrickNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2110427006

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $199,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Dec 09 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Ottawa
School Information
Elementary School District: 141Jr High / Middle School District: 141High School District: 140

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6908.616 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12213599
Last check for updates: about 11 hours ago
Listed by George Shanley, (815) 228-1859
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Bought with: Alan Holtz, (815) 592-2255, VYLLA Home
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12213599

Price History for 1237 Illinois Ave

DatePriceEventSource
01/22/2025$196,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12213599
12/09/2024$199,000PendingColdwell Banker Real Estate Group #12213599
12/09/2024$199,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12213599
12/02/2024$199,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12213599
10/18/2019$120,000Sold
N/A
07/19/2019$126,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/15/2019$129,400PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/19/2019$129,900PendingToActiveAgent Provided
05/28/2019$129,900PendingAgent Provided
05/13/2019$129,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/03/2019$139,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/18/2019$145,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
09/13/2018$145,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$4,811
Assessment$158,151
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1237 Illinois Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1307 W Washington St, Ottawa, IL
0.51
Single-Family Home
$199,900
04/30/26
5
2
1,292
920 Illinois Ave, Ottawa, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$168,500
06/27/25
3
2
2,185
1322 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$275,000
11/05/25
3
2
1,298
906 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL
0.32
Single-Family Home
$212,000
09/18/25
4
1.5
2,052
1009 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$175,875
07/23/25
3
1
1,200
1503 Ottawa Ave, Ottawa, IL
0.36
Single-Family Home
$214,900
09/16/25
3
2
1,791
1610 Huron St, Ottawa, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$185,000
04/13/26
4
2
1,100
407 Clay St, Ottawa, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$215,000
07/03/25
4
1.5
1,974

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What Locals Say about Ottawa

At least 135 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say car is needed

  • 82 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 77 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say it's quiet

  • 70 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 68 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say there's wildlife

  • 48 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 36 % Say there are community events

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  • Megan Tamblyn
    "One of us is 5 minutes away, the other works from home. Our home is 5-10 minutes from many restaurants and stores. "
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  • Dread27
    "Need a vehicle to access most areas of Ottawa. Walking is an option, due to many sidewalks. Ottawa is limited because of only one bridge crossing the Illinois River. The Northeast side of town (where the High School located) is also limited because of only 2 ways in and out. Currently it has only 1 way due to construction. "
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  • Meredith Martin Olsen
    "Small local business and lots of churches to pick from based on your religious beliefs. Neighborhood is quite "
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  • Jessica W.
    "Every Christmas Eve the neighborhood lights luminaries. We are a close knit community. Neighbors are very gracious to one another."
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    "It’s Quiet peaceful and relaxing with vibrant ad outgoing people whom relax and never causes Trouble "
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  • Lisa C.
    "we have neighborhood bbqs, the town has family friendly events most weekends, lots of parks, family restaurants"
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  • Jess M.
    "Sometimes there’s a festival or an event that blocks off roads and sometimes you don’t know when they’re happening so it’s a major inconvenience when you try to get to work and there’s a lot of traffic and no one moving. "
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  • Kendra S. M.
    "Close knit community. Lots of festivals throughout the year. Wonderful local restaurants. Friendly city! "
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  • Jess M.
    "There’s a lot of other dogs so if your dog doesn’t like other dogs just be careful. Everyone picks up after there animals pretty well and most of the dogs are nice. A lot of them end up being aggressive with your dog but other than that it’s a lovely place for your dog. "
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  • Charity P.
    "Fireworks show is the best in state of Illinois for the Fourth of July everyone pitches in for the show to be better each year "
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  • Crashdummy
    "nice and quiet great place to start a family. close to schools and pharmacy friendly people in the neighbor hood"
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  • Mrsjackson09
    "South bluff neighborhood. Close to river, river views & assorted wildlife that passes through the bluff. "
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  • Brandi M. B.
    "i live here and everyone is nice and knows eachother and works together if needed so ive never had a problem with the current neiborhood im living in at this moment."
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    "I have been living here for the past 14 years. It is the closest thing to country living. Anything you want is nearby. Raised the kids and grandchildren out here and feel like we made the best decision by moving to this area."
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    "Location cannot be beat. Lovely area filled with unique styles of homes. Not a cookie-cutter development. Quiet, peaceful and friendly. Great mix of people of all ages. Well maintained homes make the North side a sought after location. Believe it or not, there are people who actually did not know this area of Ottawa exists. Close enough to the downtown area if you choose to take a nice walk to the riverfront. Good caring neighbors. Cannot emphasize enough how nice and tranquil it is in this area. Great School District, close to all churches and Ottawa Regional Hospital and Medical Center. Definately a lovely place to live. "
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1237 Illinois Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350 is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,485 sqft single-family home built in 1946. This property is not currently available for sale. 1237 Illinois Ave was last sold on Jan 22, 2025 for $196,000 (2% lower than the asking price of $199,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 1237 Illinois Ave is $218,100.