Step into timeless charm with this beautifully maintained Victorian-era home in Ottawa, offering 2 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths, and over 1,500 sq ft of character-rich living space. From the gleaming hardwood floors and updated windows, electrical, and plumbing, every detail blends classic elegance with modern comfort. Enjoy a bright and functional kitchen featuring solid-surface counters, stainless steel appliances, and a convenient breakfast bar perfect for casual meals or morning coffee. The main level also offers a dedicated dining room, ideal for hosting gatherings, and a spacious living room that welcomes natural light. Upstairs, retreat to a cozy family room that provides a flexible space for relaxing, working, or unwinding at the end of the day. Both bedrooms are generously sized, with hardwood and luxury vinyl plank flooring, and the home includes a full bath on each level for added convenience. Thoughtful touches like first-floor laundry, a mud room, and updated lighting and fixtures add to the home's comfort and functionality. Situated on a corner lot, this fenced yard is an entertainer's dream! Featuring a raised wood deck off the backdoor, coming down to an expansive concrete patio with a meticulously maintained above-ground pool, alongside the inviting stamped concrete patio featuring a fire pit with built-in seating area-And there's still plenty of green space for recreation or gardening! With a full basement, detached garage, and nearby proximity to parks, schools, downtown and more-this home is a rare find for those seeking charm, space, and lifestyle versatility.
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$215,000
402 E Van Buren St, Ottawa, IL 61350
2beds
1,550sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1893
0.28 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$139/sqft
$998 Estimated rent
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Meticulously maintained above-ground poolFenced yardCozy family roomCorner lotFirst-floor laundryConvenient breakfast barCharacter-rich living space
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Listed by:
Will Hornsby 815-474-6167,
Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby
Bought with:
Ryan Behrens
Re/Max Ultimate Professionals
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12429392
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer, Sitting Room, Breakfast Room, Storage, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X9
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 20 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X4
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, SolidSurfaceCounter), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X5
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 351 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27X13
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 91 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X7
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X12
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Freezer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- 1st Floor Full Bath, Replacement Windows
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Replacement Windows
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Attic: Pull Down Stair
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,402
- Total interior livable area: 1,550 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Gravel, On Site, Detached, Off Alley, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Pool features: Above Ground
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 90X135
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 2212335020
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1893
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Ottawa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $139/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $34,052
- Annual tax amount: $5,203
- Date on market: 8/14/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2025 | Sold | $215,000-6.5%$139/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12429392 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2025 | Contingent | $229,900$148/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12429392 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $229,900$148/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12429392 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | -- | -- |
| 2016 | $3,100 | $34,052 +4.5% |
| 2015 | $3,100 +17.1% | $32,589 -1.9% |
| 2012 | $2,648 | $33,225 -5.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $35,129 -5.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $37,083 |
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Neighborhood: 61350
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Mckinley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Shepherd Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 3/10Ottawa Township High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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