Great opportunity on Ottawa's historic East Side! This well-maintained 3-unit property sits on a nicely landscaped corner lot and features a large front porch and 2.5-car detached garage with alley access. Unit 1 offers a 1 bed/1 bathroom layout with front and side entrances, decorative fireplace, and separate dining room. Unit 2 is a charming 1 bed/1 bathroom Second story unit with spacious kitchen and living areas. Unit 3 is the largest and spans two stories, offering 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, zoned AC, a spacious living room, eat-in kitchen, and an oversized second bedroom with attic access. Separate electric panels and gas meters for each unit-owner pays water only. Basement laundry with exterior access provides convenient use for all units. Very clean and ready for tenants to occupy. Great value-add potential in a desirable area!
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$250,000
838 Congress St, Ottawa, IL 61350
4beds
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Multi Family
Built in ----
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$281,700 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$1,297 Estimated rent
Home value
$281,700
$242,000 - $321,000
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Decorative fireplaceNicely landscaped corner lotSpacious kitchenLarge front porchEat-in kitchenSeparate dining roomAttic access
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Listing courtesy of:
George Shanley 815-228-1859,
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Bought with:
James Lockwood
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12426105
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Steam
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8.5
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Street, Driveway, Alley Access, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
- Dimensions: 120X120
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 2112145015
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ottawa
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2025 | Sold | $250,000+1.3% |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12426105 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2025 | Pending sale | $246,900 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12426105 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2025 | Contingent | $246,900 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12426105 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $246,900 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12426105 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,212 -1.5% | $50,233 |
| 2023 | $5,291 +4.6% | $50,233 +6% |
| 2022 | $5,060 -0.7% | $47,389 |
| 2021 | $5,095 | $47,389 |
| 2020 | -- | $47,389 +7.8% |
| 2019 | $4,864 | $43,963 +2.5% |
| 2018 | $4,864 +112.4% | $42,907 +3.2% |
| 2017 | $2,290 -48% | $41,593 +4.5% |
| 2016 | $4,399 | $39,810 +5.4% |
| 2015 | $4,399 +11.1% | $37,784 -8.5% |
| 2012 | $3,958 | $41,306 -6.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $44,070 -7.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $47,566 |
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Neighborhood: 61350
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Jefferson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Shepherd Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.7 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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- Illinois
- La Salle County
- Ottawa
- 61350
- 838 Congress St
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