INVESTOR, HANDY MAN or ANY buyer, this house has many possibilities. This 4-5 bedroom home on the west side of Ottawa walking distance to Rigden city park. New roof in 2017. Front and rear porches. Possible Hardwood floors under some carpeted rooms, condition unknown. Some windows on the 1st floor have been updated within last 5-10 years approximate. Large rooms throughout. Alley access with concrete drive accessing front and back to provide extra parking. Storage off garage and another shed nearby. Check with city regarding 2 unit conversion. Selling as is, seller offering $2500 closing credit with acceptable offer. Includes appliances.
Single-familyProperty Type
1896Year Built
6,969 sq ftLot Size
$93Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Theresa Poundstone• Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Bought with Amanda Santiago• Chase Real Estate LLC
Move in ready 4 - 5 bedroom, 2 bath home. Many updates. All appliances stay and are new in last 12 months. Siding, back stairway, & boiler are newer. One large room upstairs can be a family room but has a closet and would make a great master bedroom. Front enclosed porch 35' x 9' and back enclosed porch is 19 x 6. Garage with workshop attached Shed. This can be a two unit easily. Measurements approximate
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08656800
Dec 20, 2014
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08356969
Nov 8, 2013
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$38,000
$17/sq ft
Oct 30, 2013
Pending
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Oct 11, 2013
Price Changed (Price Change)
$39,900
$18/sq ft
Aug 28, 2013
Price Changed (Price Change)
$59,900
$26/sq ft
Aug 13, 2013
Price Changed (Price Change)
$69,900
$31/sq ft
Jul 29, 2013
Price Changed (Price Change)
$89,900
$39/sq ft
May 31, 2013
Listed (New)
$136,500
$60/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06519740
Jul 27, 2007
Sold (MLS)
$129,500
$57/sq ft
Jun 27, 2007
Listing Removed
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May 17, 2007
Listed
$129,500
$57/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06206941
Jan 11, 2007
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Nov 17, 2003
Sold
$75,000
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,565 (+7.5%)
$7,378 + $48,092
$55,470
2024
$5,176 (+9.3%)
$7,378 + $48,092
$55,470
2023
$4,738 (+8.7%)
$6,685 + $43,577
$50,262
2022
$4,359 (+25.6%)
$5,983 + $39,002
$44,985
2021
$3,470 (+6.9%)
$7,387 + $33,441
$40,828
2020
$3,247 (−2.1%)
$6,924 + $31,344
$38,268
2019
$3,317 (+3.1%)
$6,577 + $29,775
$36,352
2018
$3,218 (+4.2%)
$6,510 + $29,471
$35,981
2017
$3,087 (+5.1%)
$6,354 + $28,763
$35,117
2016
$2,937 (+6.4%)
$6,159 + $27,882
$34,041
2015
$2,761 (−15.6%)
$5,895 + $26,686
$32,581
2013
$3,272
$5,802 + $26,267
$32,069
Tax history for 1020 Chestnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,565 (+7.5%)
$7,378 + $48,092
$55,470
2024
$5,176 (+9.3%)
$7,378 + $48,092
$55,470
2023
$4,738 (+8.7%)
$6,685 + $43,577
$50,262
2022
$4,359 (+25.6%)
$5,983 + $39,002
$44,985
2021
$3,470 (+6.9%)
$7,387 + $33,441
$40,828
2020
$3,247 (−2.1%)
$6,924 + $31,344
$38,268
2019
$3,317 (+3.1%)
$6,577 + $29,775
$36,352
2018
$3,218 (+4.2%)
$6,510 + $29,471
$35,981
2017
$3,087 (+5.1%)
$6,354 + $28,763
$35,117
2016
$2,937 (+6.4%)
$6,159 + $27,882
$34,041
2015
$2,761 (−15.6%)
$5,895 + $26,686
$32,581
2013
$3,272
$5,802 + $26,267
$32,069
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7,241 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,280
Year built
1896
Style
Single Family Residential
County
LaSalle County
APN
21-11-124-003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
B
Single Family, Two-family And Multifamily Residence District.
This district is principally for detached single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings and multifamily dwellings.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Cars: 1
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Parking
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Concrete Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 4
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 12X14
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 10X11
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 12X15
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 10X13
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Living Room Information
Size: 16X18
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
Family Room Information
Size: 12X14
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring
Kitchen Information
Size: 17X13
Eating Area (Table Space)
On Main Level
Vinyl Flooring
Additional Rooms Information
Bonus Room, Other
Full Basement
Unfinished Basement
Full Attic
Additional Room #1 Information
Bonus Room
Size: 10X13
On 2nd Level
Additional Room #4 Information
Other
Size: 9X7
On Main Level
Vinyl Flooring
Equipment
Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Cable TV
Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating
1 Window/Wall Air Conditioning Unit
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978
Age: 100+ Years
Other Exterior (See Remarks)
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)
Property Features
Porch, Screened Porch
Lot Information
Dimensions: 60X120
Less Than .25 Acre
Property Information
# of Rooms: 8
Ownership: Fee Simple
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
Rural (Y/N): N
Parcel Identification Number: 2111124003
Financial
Financial Information
Tax: $3,317.02
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Public
Sewer (Public)
Circuit Breakers
Location
Community Information
Park/Playground
School Information
Elementary School District: 141
Junior High District: 141
High School District: 140
Location Information
Township: Ottawa
Corporate Limits: Ottawa
Directions: RT 6, SOUTH ON CHESTNUT STREET.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,280
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,241 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1896
Year Renovated: —
County: LaSalle County
APN: 21-11-124-003
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: No
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Schools
Lincoln Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Shepherd Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
4/10
Ottawa Township High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$202,000 – $244,000
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