Ottawa, IL 61350 702 Congress Street
$169,000



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Presented By: Heritage Select Realty
Home Details
Location, location, location! This generously sized two-story home located in Ottawa's historic Eastside neighborhood is a dream for anyone looking for walkability to the river, parks, and downtown's charming selection of retail stores, restaurants and year-round events. One short block from the newly renovated Eastside Park, and only two blocks from the river - you do not want to miss the opportunity to see this house! The home's first floor boasts high ceilings and original details; bedrooms are generously sized with ample closet space. Living and dining rooms blend seamlessly with new carpet installed in 2025 and flow into the nice sized kitchen with additional counter seating space and a walk-in pantry/scullery. One half bath is located on the main floor, and the upstairs full bath has been recently renovated and offers easy access to all upstairs bedrooms. Laundry in basement; basement stairs located off the back porch/kitchen door entry. Off-street parking in driveway and an oversized detached barn/garage offers 1+ parking spots and a 2nd floor loft. Enjoy the outdoors with a large 120x60 corner lot, firepit and three porches! The charm of this home can be felt in every room, and it's bursting with potential to shine with your personal touches! A must-see!
Presented By: Heritage Select Realty
Interior Features for 702 Congress Street
Bedrooms
Bedrooms Possible4
Total Bedrooms4
Bathrooms
BathroomSoaking Tub
Half Baths1
Total Baths2
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceTaped
BasementUnfinished, Full
FlooringLaminate, Carpet
Interior Amenities1st Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Coffered Ceiling(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Dining Combo, Pantry
Laundry FeaturesIn Unit
Other Rooms
Room TypeEnclosed Porch, Pantry, Walk In Closet
General for 702 Congress Street
AppliancesRange, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Assoc Fee Paid PerNot Applicable
Association Fee IncludesNone
CityOttawa
Community FeaturesPark, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Construction MaterialsVinyl Siding
ContingencyHouse to Close (48 Hr Kick-out)
CoolingCentral Air
CountyLaSalle
DirectionsRoute 23 South to Main Street, East to Chester, North to Congress (home located on NE corner of Chester and Congress)
Elementary SchoolJefferson Elementary: K-4th Grad
Elementary School District141
Full Baths1
Garage Spaces1.5
HeatingNatural Gas
High SchoolOttawa Township High School
High School District140
MLS AreaDanway / Dayton / Naplate / Ottawa / Prairie Cent
Middle/Junior High SchoolCentral Elementary: 5th And 6th
Middle/Junior School District141
ModificationTimestamp2025-06-05T17:03:02.105Z
New ConstructionNo
Other StructuresBarn(s), See Remarks
OwnershipFee Simple
PossessionClosing
Property TypeResidential
Property TypeDetached Single
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Tax Annual Amount4089.36
Tax Year2023
Total Rooms7
TownshipOttawa
Year Built1850
Exterior for 702 Congress Street
BuyerOfficeFax(630) 778-9640
Lot Dimensions60X120
Lot FeaturesCorner Lot, Mature Trees
Lot Size Acres0.17
Parking FeaturesOn Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Total Parking1.5
Water SourcePublic
Waterfront Y/NNo
Additional Details
Price History
Schools
High School
Ottawa Township High School
Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary: K-4Th Grad
Middle School
Central Elementary: 5Th And 6Th
