940 E Main St, Ottawa, IL 61350
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FOR SALE
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0.25 ACRES

$256,900

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,584 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

940 E Main St, Ottawa, IL 61350

Est. Mortgage $1,953/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1920
0.25 acre lot
$162/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:Wood-burning fireplaceGenerous primary suiteBeautiful original staircaseSpacious kitchenEat-in breakfast barExceptional curb appeal
Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 1.1-bathroom 1.5-story home situated on two lots in Ottawa's desirable east side! Brimming with character, thoughtful updates, and inviting living spaces, this home offers the perfect blend of timeless charm and everyday comfort. Exceptional curb appeal and a spacious L-shaped covered front porch immediately welcome you home. Overlooking a peaceful wooded setting across the street, this inviting outdoor space is the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee, unwind in the evening, or simply take in the tranquil surroundings. Step inside the welcoming foyer where a beautiful original staircase sets the tone for the warmth and character found throughout the home. The cozy living room features a stunning natural wood ceiling and a wood-burning fireplace, creating the perfect gathering space. The formal dining room is ideal for entertaining family and friends and is conveniently located next to a recently updated half bathroom and main-floor laundry closet. The spacious kitchen offers an eat-in breakfast bar, pantry closet, and plenty of room for meal preparation. Just beyond the kitchen is a comfortable den that provides endless flexibility as a home office, children's playroom, family room, or hobby space. Upstairs you'll find three comfortable bedrooms, including a generous primary suite featuring an oversized 9x6 walk-in closet and a second 8x7 walk-in closet that is currently utilized as a home office. The second bedroom also features a walk-in closet and there's a spacious second level full bathroom. The unfinished basement provides abundant storage space and an excellent workshop area. Outside, a covered walkway conveniently connects the home to the detached 2.5-car garage, built in 2018, with easy alley access. Major updates provide peace of mind, including a new roof and seamless gutters installed in April 2026 and a new American Standard furnace and central air conditioning system installed in January 2021. With two spacious lots, charming architectural details, modern mechanical updates, versatile living spaces, and a peaceful location across from beautiful woods, this is a rare opportunity to own a truly special home that offers space, character, and convenience all in one.
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listing courtesy of: George Shanley, (815) 228-1859
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12703178
Also Listed on MRED as distributed by MLS GRID.

Home Details for 940 E Main St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office, Walk In Closet
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1584 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood Burning, Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Accessibility: No Disability Access
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltOther Structures: NoneFoundation: Other
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2.5Number of Covered Spaces: 2.5Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 8.5Parking: Concrete,Off Alley,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Unassigned,Off Street,Driveway,On Street,Alley Access,Owned,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New ConstructionHas Additional ParcelsIs Habitable Residence
Property Information
Parcel Number: 2112400013Additional Parcels Description: 2112400016

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $256,900Price Per Sqft: $162
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

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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: 12703178

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2446 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: NoneHOA Fee: No HOA Fee

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.25 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12703178Back On Market Date: Tue Aug 25 2026

Additional Information

Source 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: NoMRD Market Time On IDX Display: NoSource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesHide Price History DisplayHide Days On Site DisplayMRD Remarks On VOW Display: Yes

Around this home

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 August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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Available listings
118
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Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
909 Congress St, Ottawa, IL
0.04
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$237,500
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2
2
1,729
727 Chapel St, Ottawa, IL
0.26
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$47,500
07/14/26
3
2
1,500
638 Pearl St, Ottawa, IL
0.33
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$145,500
12/17/25
3
1
1,370
700 E Canal Ave, Ottawa, IL
0.60
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$190,000
07/17/26
3
2
1,400
620 York St, Ottawa, IL
0.37
Single-Family Home
$195,000
06/25/26
3
1
936
713 E Superior St, Ottawa, IL
0.55
Single-Family Home
$156,000
04/15/26
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2
2,139
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0.44
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$375,000
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3
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2,526

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
520/522 E Main St, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.04
$241,000
6
3
-
Recently Sold
909 Congress St, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.04
$237,500
2
2
1,729
Recently Sold
711 Griffith Ct, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.07
$195,700
2
1
1,288
Off Market
906 Congress St, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.08
$265,100
3
1.5
1,614
Off Market
702 Green St, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.08
$269,400
3
2
2,188
Off Market
714 Griffith Ct, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.10
$202,700
4
2
1,390
Off Market
11 Gridley Pl, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.11
$286,700
3
1.5
2,670
Off Market
838 Congress St, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.12
$315,700
4
3.5
-
Off Market
936 Pearl St, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.13
$138,300
2
1
936
Off Market
2 Gridley Pl, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.14
$246,600
3
2
1,858
Off Market
179 Leeward Way #9, Ottawa, IL 61350
0.18
$317,700
2
1.5
1,000
Off Market

Price and Tax history

YearProperty taxTax assessment
2025
$4,422
$54,006
Home facts updated by county records

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

George Shanley, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Agent Phone: (815) 228-1859
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Frequently asked questions about 940 E Main St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 940 E Main St?
    Based on a $256,900 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 940 E Main St in Ottawa, IL is approximately $1,993 (about $1,434 principal & interest, $484 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • 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 940 E Main St?
    The closest schools to 940 E Main St in Ottawa, IL are Central Intermediate School (Elementary, rated 5/10), Jefferson Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 4/10), Ottawa Township High School (rated 3/10).
  • Does 940 E Main St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 940 E Main St in Ottawa, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 940 E Main St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 940 E Main St in Ottawa, IL has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 940 E Main St?
    The lot at 940 E Main St in Ottawa, IL is about 0.25 acres (11,021 sq ft).
940 E Main St, Ottawa, IL 61350 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,584 sqft single-family home built in 1920. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 12703178.