This charming 3-bedroom, 1-story ranch is just off Ottawa Avenue, offering quick access to local state parks, the interstate, downtown, and more. Inside, you'll find a spacious eat-in kitchen with warm wood cabinetry and included appliances, plus a large living room with an entry closet. Three comfortable bedrooms share a full bath, and the middle bedroom opens to a bright 15x17 three-season sunroom-perfect as a family room or retreat. Enjoy the large yard in this quiet neighborhood. Recent updates include a new roof (2021), new garage, and new vinyl flooring (2024). A solid home in a prime location, ready for your personal touch!
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$169,900
1520 Birchlawn Pl, Ottawa, IL 61350
3beds
1,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
9,539 Square Feet Lot
$176,200 Zestimate®
$170/sqft
$1,741 Estimated rent
Home value
$176,200
$148,000 - $210,000
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Comfortable bedroomsLarge yardSpacious eat-in kitchenWarm wood cabinetryEntry closet
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Listed by:
George Shanley 815-228-1859,
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Bought with:
Cortney Kaufman
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12444578
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Sun Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X18
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X17
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Main Level, In Unit, Multiple Locations
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Basement: None
- Attic: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,000
- Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Concrete, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Street, Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 9,539 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 66X147
Details
- Parcel number: 2115200011
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Ottawa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $170/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $139,869
- Annual tax amount: $3,867
- Date on market: 8/14/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/26/2025 | Sold | $169,900$170/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12444578 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2025 | Pending sale | $169,900$170/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12444578 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2025 | Contingent | $169,900$170/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12444578 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $169,900+39.5%$170/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12444578 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2021 | Sold | $121,750-0.6%$122/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11036295 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2021 | Pending sale | $122,500$123/sqft |
Source:  Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group #11036295 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2021 | Contingent | $122,500$123/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11036295 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2021 | Listed for sale | $122,500+18.9%$123/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11036295 Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2016 | Listing removed | $103,000$103/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Windsor Realty #08904432 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2015 | Price change | $103,000-5.5%$103/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Windsor Realty #08904432 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2015 | Listed for sale | $109,000-8.4%$109/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Windsor Realty #08904432 Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2008 | Sold | $119,000$119/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,867 +9.6% | $46,623 +18% |
| 2023 | $3,530 +10.7% | $39,511 +10.2% |
| 2022 | $3,188 -11.8% | $35,861 +6.7% |
| 2021 | $3,614 | $33,612 +5.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $31,929 +1% |
| 2019 | $3,496 | $31,603 +2.5% |
| 2018 | $3,496 +6.2% | $30,844 +3.2% |
| 2017 | $3,292 +4.1% | $29,899 +4.5% |
| 2016 | $3,162 | $28,617 +4.8% |
| 2015 | $3,162 +10.6% | $27,299 -8.5% |
| 2012 | $2,860 | $29,844 -6.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $31,840 -7.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $34,366 |
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Neighborhood: 61350
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Shepherd Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 3/10Ottawa Township High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lincoln Elementary: K-4th Grade
- Middle: Shepherd Middle 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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