Fall in love with the timeless charm and inviting spaces of this beautifully maintained Cape Cod home set on a picturesque 0.70-acre lot surrounded by mature trees and lush landscaping. Offering 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, this home combines classic character with everyday comfort and functionality. Step through the welcoming foyer into a spacious living room where hardwood floors and a cozy gas fireplace create the perfect gathering space. The formal dining room is filled with natural light and offers beautiful views of the backyard, making every meal feel special. The updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, Corian countertops, and a sink perfectly positioned beneath a window overlooking the private backyard oasis. Just off the kitchen, the finished heated and cooled breezeway provides incredible flexibility as a family room, home office, playroom, or study. From here, step directly onto the concrete patio and enjoy peaceful outdoor living surrounded by mature landscaping and a fenced area ideal for entertaining, pets, or relaxing summer evenings. The main level offers the convenience of a first-floor bedroom and full bath. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious bedroom spanning nearly the entire upper level, complete with generous closet space. The finished lower level expands the living area even further with a large recreation room, full bathroom, and laundry room. Additional highlights include plantation shutters, an attached 2-car garage, and a new furnace in 2025. With its blend of charm, space, and a beautiful park-like setting, this is the kind of home buyers wait for-warm, welcoming, and ready to create lasting memories.
Contingent
$299,500
424 Park Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350
3beds
1,942sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.7 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$154/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy gas fireplaceWelcoming foyerInviting spacesUpdated kitchenPlantation shuttersHardwood floorsStainless steel appliances
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Listed by:
George Shanley 815-228-1859,
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12682327
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room, Foyer, Heated Sun Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 560 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 35X16
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X4
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X12
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X10
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Oven
- Laundry: Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Plantation Shutters
- Basement: Partially Finished,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,942 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Unassigned, Off Street, Driveway, On Street, Owned, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced,Partial
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.7 Acres
- Dimensions: 91.5X259.7X91.5X272
- Features: Mature Trees, Views
Details
- Parcel number: 2213105014
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Ottawa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $154/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $163,149
- Annual tax amount: $5,338
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,001 +7.6% | $54,383 +8.7% |
| 2023 | $4,649 +9.6% | $50,012 +9.5% |
| 2022 | $4,241 +7.1% | $45,660 +6.7% |
| 2021 | $3,962 | $42,809 +4.9% |
| 2020 | -- | $40,817 +3.1% |
| 2019 | $3,717 | $39,590 +2.6% |
| 2018 | $3,717 +11.8% | $38,579 +6.6% |
| 2017 | $3,324 -1% | $36,184 -0.6% |
| 2016 | $3,359 | $36,394 +4.5% |
| 2015 | $3,359 +16.9% | $34,830 -1.9% |
| 2012 | $2,873 | $35,510 -5.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $37,545 -5.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $39,633 |
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Monthly payment
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Neighborhood: 61350
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Mckinley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Shepherd Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 3/10Ottawa Township High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 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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