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Active Under ContractMLS #: 127029421 / 32Get an accurate number
Active Under ContractMLS #: 127029421 / 324 Beds · 2 Baths · 2,106 sq ft
$229,900
721 Congress Street, Ottawa IL, 61350
Est. payment: $1,773/mo · 20% down, 30-year fixed at 6.95%, principal, interest, and taxes per the listing
Price per sq ft
$109
Built in
1928
Property size
2,106 sq ft
Property type
Detached Single
Listed by Tammy Barry with Homesmart Realty Group IL
Questions about this home: Nick Rife, Rife Realty, (815) 258-1471 or Nick@RifeRealty.com
Overview
Beautiful brick 4-bedroom, 2-bath 1 1/2 story bungalow nestled on a quiet street in Ottawa's historic East Side neighborhood. Lovingly occupied by the same family for three generations, this special home is filled with timeless charm and character. Enjoy beautiful wood floors and trim, custom built-ins, a cozy fireplace, and three spacious porches-two enclosed and one on the second floor surrounded by windows, perfect for relaxing and taking in the beauty of nature. The second floor offers great storage spaces. The property also offers a detached two car tandem brick garage, back yard with mature trees and plenty of space to garden or enjoy with family and friends. A truly unique home with a wonderful history, waiting for its next chapter. Conveniently located close to Ottawa's downtown, making it easy to stroll into town for dining, shopping, enjoying the various local festivals, farmers markets and events. The Illinois and Michigan Canal path, for biking/hiking, also easily accessible and blocks away from the home. Schedule your showing today!
Location
721 Congress Street, Ottawa IL, 61350
- Township
- Ottawa
- County
- LaSalle
- Area
- Danway / Dayton / Naplate / Ottawa / Prairie Center
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Total rooms
- 7
- Living area
- 2,106 sq ft (Appraiser)
- Interior features
- 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Bookcases
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Fireplaces
- 1 (Living Room)
- Basement
- Unfinished, Full
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating
- Steam
Exterior and lot
- Style
- Bungalow
- Construction
- Brick, Plaster
- Patio and porch
- Screened
- Lot size
Listing details
- MLS number
- 12702942
- Status
- Active Under Contract
- Property type
- Detached Single
- Year built
- 1928
- Town
- Ottawa
- ZIP
- 61350
- Updated
- Aug 31, 2026
Estimate your payment
Term, years
Your monthly payment will be
$1,773
Principal, interest, and estimated taxes.
Loan $183,920 Down $45,980
- Principal and interest
- $1,217
- Property taxes (2025, per the listing)
- $556
Ballpark estimated payments for planning. Not a quote or a preapproval.
What this estimate includes
Principal, interest, and property taxes: the listing's reported bill when MRED has one, otherwise an estimate from typical corridor rates. Insurance and any PMI are not included, and this is not an offer of credit. Your real number depends on your credit, the lender, and the property.
Talk to Nick and he will connect you with one of his preferred lenders for a real figure.
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