1307 Illinois Avenue — Ottawa, IL 61350
Active Under Contract
Ottawa, IL 61350

1307 Illinois Avenue

$249,900
2 beds · 2 baths · 1,425 sqft
Listed at $249,900 9 days on market $3,600/yr taxes
01About this home

Welcome to 1307 Illinois Avenue, Ottawa - a Folk Victorian Farmhouse REMODELED with incredible style and flair. The exterior features multiple separate entries, including a main door in the front, front side porch, and backside porch, along with a large and spacious sunroom complete with electric and a half vaulted ceiling - the perfect place to watch your favorite football game. Upon entering the home, you will be impressed with the open floor plan. The spacious living room overlooks a stunning modern kitchen featuring high-end finishes such as soft-close custom cabinetry, granite countertops and backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a garbage disposal. Seller has thought through every single detail, and all lights throughout the kitchen, including the hidden cove lighting above the island, are dimmable. The MAIN FLOOR offers a full bathroom and bedroom - PERFECT for related living or out-of-state guests. SHALL WE GO UPSTAIRS? Second floor will truly WOW you! A grand master suite with a huge vaulted ceiling in the bedroom, a custom bathroom with a large walk-in tiled shower, new vanity, floors, large rainfall shower head, and a speaker. Listen to music while taking a shower. Near the master suite is a small loft area that has a water line for a coffee or a wine bar, making this versatile space ideal as a lounge area, retreat, or nursery. This home features dual zoning and heating, with separate HVAC systems for each floor. The cellar basement can be accessed from a rear side porch; it is in fantastic shape, was professionally waterproofed, and includes a radon mitigation system. Great yard with a 6 ft vinyl privacy fence. Enjoy an oversized 1.5-car garage with plenty of room for your dream workshop. The long concrete driveway offers lots of room for guest parking. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Situated in the heart of Ottawa, within walking distance to downtown, where you will enjoy easy access to the new YMCA, local restaurants, shops, the summer farmers market, winter Kris Kringle Market, seasonal wine and beer fests, and just 15 minutes from Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park, with quick access to Route 6 and I-80 for convenient commuting. This home is maintenance-free, truly move-in ready, and qualifies for multiple down payment assistance programs, including 100% financing and USDA loan options. Call for details! IMPRESSIVE HOME!

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$249,900
List price
1,425
Square feet
2
Bedrooms
2 full
Bathrooms
Year built
Lot size
1.5
Garage spaces
$3,600
Annual taxes
Detached Single
Style
9
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposal
Parking
ConcreteGarage Door OpenerGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
  • Alibi's 0.5 mi
  • Tone's Cones 0.6 mi
  • Lin Garden 0.8 mi
  • Berta's Pub 0.8 mi
  • Fiesta MX 0.8 mi
  • A'lure Aquarium Bar & Restaurant 0.8 mi
  • Handy Foods 0.6 mi
  • Shell 1.2 mi
  • Minit Mart 1.4 mi
  • Save-A-Lot 1.4 mi
  • BP Shop 1.5 mi
  • Shell 1.5 mi
  • Thornton Park 0.5 mi
  • Rigden Park 0.7 mi
  • Skate Park 0.8 mi
  • Allen Park 0.8 mi
  • Jordan's Block 0.9 mi
  • Washington Square Park 1.0 mi
  • Maria's Cafe Bistro 0.7 mi
  • Jeremiah Joes Cafe 0.9 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

May 9, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Apex Real Estate Brokerage Inc
$249,900
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Listed by Apex Real Estate Brokerage Inc · Irina Allison · 708-408-4934
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12643511
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