303 E Prospect Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350
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$365,000

  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,398 sqft

303 E Prospect Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350

Est. Mortgage $2,720/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1894
$152/sqft
Garage

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Original detailsHistoric banisterTwo additional bedroomsCurated lighting throughoutHardwired landscape lightingFire pit
Built in 1894, this beautifully restored vintage home blends timeless architectural charm and thoughtful modern updates. Truly a Rare opportunity to own a remarkable piece of Ottawa's history. From the moment you step inside the foyer, you'll be captivated by original details that simply can't be recreated. Natural light pours through the home highlighting original character such as the historic banister and French doors, and the seamless flow between the spacious living room, dining room, and sun room. The updated kitchen compliments the vintage architectural style. Major mechanical system improvements provide peace of mind, including zoned HVAC systems, a full electrical upgrade from 60 to 200-amp service, updated plumbing, sewer line replacement, and a new hot water heater. The basement includes Permaseal waterproofing, and a built in workbench. The primary suite was fully reimagined into a private retreat featuring a soaking tub, separate shower, wine fridge, and washer/dryer combo. Upstairs also includes two additional bedrooms, and full bathroom, refinished hardwood floors, updated windows, and curated lighting throughout. Additional highlights include a third-floor walk up attic, multiple balconies, freshly painted exterior, and a beautifully landscaped corner lot with fire pit, shed, and hardwired landscape lighting. Above the garage is an approximately 323 sq ft. flex space loft. 303 E Prospect isn't just a house...it's a beautiful way of life. Property has been lovingly cared for and is being sold as-is.
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listing courtesy of: Stefany Lynn Gilchrist-Wilkans, (630) 292-5017
Fathom Realty IL LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12794951

Home Details for 303 E Prospect Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Storage Space,FullNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Walk In Closet
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2398 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Gas Water HeaterDryerLaundry: Upper Level,Gas Dryer Hookup,Multiple LocationsMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Has Heating Unspecified TypeHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Has Heating Unspecified Type
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood Burning, Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood
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Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: Patio, PorchOther Structures: Shed(s), StorageExterior: BalconyFoundation: Stone
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: 12

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1894Year Renovated: 2023
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Victorian
Building
Construction Materials: OtherNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2212335001

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $365,000Price Per Sqft: $152
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Media

Location

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

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 12794951

Community

Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8580 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12794951Attic: Full, Interior Stair, Unfinished

Additional Information

ParkCurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD IDX Comments Reviews: NoMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD Address On VOW Display: YesMRD AVM On IDX Display: NoMRD Price History On IDX Display: YesMRD Market Time On IDX Display: YesMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address DisplayMRD Remarks On VOW Display: Yes

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 28, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12794951
Listed For Sale
$365,000
Mar 29, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12548009
ListingRemoved
$399,000
Mar 2, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12548009
PriceChange
$399,000
Price decreased by 2%
Feb 23, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12548009
PriceChange
$409,000
Price decreased by 2%
Feb 17, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12548009
PriceChange
$418,000
Price decreased by 0%

Around this home

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What Locals Say about Ottawa

At least 136 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 87 % Say car is needed

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 82 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 81 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 78 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 71 % Say it's quiet

  • 70 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 68 % Say kids play outside

  • 58 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 55 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 52 % Say there's wildlife

  • 49 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 35 % 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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  • Tenaisha K.
    "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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  • Kristine M.
    "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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  • Felix A. L. O.
    "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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Market trends in Ottawa

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$222K
$17.75KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$162
$5MoM
Available listings
111
7MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

Home Value

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Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
315 E Prospect Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.01
$167,000
Studio
-
1,310
Off Market
321 E Prospect Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.03
$277,400
Studio
-
1,766
Off Market
302 E Van Buren St, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.03
$216,700
Studio
-
2,116
Off Market
227 E Prospect Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.03
$247,200
4
4
3,519
Off Market
310 E Van Buren St, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.03
$190,200
3
1
1,100
Off Market
217 1st Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.03
$204,200
Studio
-
1,927
Off Market
1st Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.03
-
-
-
-
Off Market
301 2nd Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.04
$224,500
2
3
1,328
Off Market
314 E Van Buren St, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.04
$199,800
Studio
-
2,032
Off Market
225 E Prospect Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.04
$356,900
Studio
-
3,068
Off Market
224 E Van Buren St, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.04
$297,000
3
2
2,124
Off Market
322 E Van Buren St, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.05
$278,400
Studio
-
2,592
Off Market
214 E Van Buren St, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.05
$208,700
Studio
-
2,539
Off Market
215 E Prospect Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.05
$364,800
Studio
-
3,210
Off Market
328 E Prospect Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.05
$299,900
Studio
-
3,082
Off Market
212 E Van Buren St, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.06
$172,800
Studio
-
1,840
Off Market
402 1st Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.06
$204,200
3
2
1,700
Off Market
401 E Prospect Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.06
$305,000
5
2
2,862
For Sale
Prospect St, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.06
-
-
-
-
Off Market
208 Catherine St, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.07
$187,600
Studio
-
1,700
Off Market

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Stefany Lynn Gilchrist-Wilkans, Fathom Realty IL LLC
Agent Phone: (630) 292-5017
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Frequently asked questions about 303 E Prospect Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 303 E Prospect Ave?
    Based on a $365,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 303 E Prospect Ave in Ottawa, IL is approximately $2,737 (about $1,975 principal & interest, $687 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 303 E Prospect Ave compare to homes in Ottawa?
    303 E Prospect Ave in Ottawa, IL is listed at $365,000, about 64% above the $222K median sale price in Ottawa.
  • What do residents say about Ottawa?
    Residents describe Ottawa, IL as dog-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Ottawa, IL.
  • What are the closest schools to 303 E Prospect Ave?
    The closest schools to 303 E Prospect Ave in Ottawa, IL are Central Intermediate School (Elementary, rated 5/10), Mckinley Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 7/10), Ottawa Township High School (rated 3/10).
  • Does 303 E Prospect Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 303 E Prospect Ave in Ottawa, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 303 E Prospect Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 303 E Prospect Ave in Ottawa, IL has in-unit laundry.
303 E Prospect Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,398 sqft single-family home built in 1894. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID on Oct 28, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 12794951.