Welcome to this Immaculate, beautifully maintained 1-story ranch, offering 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, perfectly suited for comfortable living. Nestled at the end of a quiet, no-outlet street, this home ensures minimal traffic and ultimate privacy. Enjoy peaceful evenings on the rear deck with no neighbors behind you. The spacious, updated kitchen features a central island and a convenient pass-thru to the living room, ideal for entertaining. Flexible living space includes a fourth bedroom currently equipped with washer/dryer hookups, plus an additional small room off the family room with another laundry hookup. All kitchen appliances are included for your convenience. Additional highlights include a fully insulated and finished 2-car garage with upgraded lighting, as well as a large shed for secure outdoor storage. The property consists of two PINs, including a 10-foot strip along the east edge. An underground dog fence is present, though it is not currently wired to the garage box. This move-in ready home is waiting for its new owners. It's a sleeper, not just a drive by...Schedule your private tour today!
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$247,000
1226 Retz Dr, Ottawa, IL 61350
4beds
1,475sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
10,018 Square Feet Lot
$244,700 Zestimate®
$167/sqft
$2,049 Estimated rent
Home value
$244,700
$225,000 - $262,000
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Central islandUnderground dog fenceQuiet no-outlet streetFlexible living spaceSpacious updated kitchenUpgraded lightingUltimate privacy
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Listed by:
Jim Maskel, SFR 815-693-0180,
Advantage Realty, Inc.
Bought with:
Jessie Carlson
Realty Executives Premier
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12487339
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X16
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X18
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X18
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Main Level, In Unit
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,475
- Total interior livable area: 1,475 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Invisible
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 70X169.9
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Additional parcels included: 2101210009
- Parcel number: 2101210007
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Ottawa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $167/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $153,420
- Annual tax amount: $3,918
- Date on market: 10/9/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | Sold | $247,000+3.3%$167/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12487339 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2025 | Contingent | $239,000$162/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12487339 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $239,000+52.2%$162/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12487339 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2020 | Sold | $157,000-1.8%$106/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10786056 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2020 | Pending sale | $159,900$108/sqft |
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| 7/23/2020 | Price change | $159,900-3%$108/sqft |
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| 7/17/2020 | Listed for sale | $164,900$112/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,806 +10.7% | $51,140 +11.7% |
| 2023 | $3,438 +10.1% | $45,771 +10.2% |
| 2022 | $3,124 +6.7% | $41,542 +6.7% |
| 2021 | $2,929 | $38,937 +5.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $36,987 +1% |
| 2019 | $2,379 | $36,610 +2.5% |
| 2018 | $2,379 +76.9% | $35,731 +3.2% |
| 2017 | $1,345 +4.4% | $34,637 +4.5% |
| 2016 | $1,288 | $33,152 +4.8% |
| 2015 | $1,288 +12% | $31,624 -8.5% |
| 2012 | $1,150 | $34,572 -6.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $36,884 -7.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $39,810 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 61350
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Jefferson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 1.2 mi
- 4/10Shepherd Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 3/10Ottawa Township High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Northwest Elementary School
- High: Ottawa Township High School
- District: 141
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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