Lovely raised ranch home, offering 3+ bedrooms, 2 bath, in a quiet neighborhood. Open floorplan on main level with eat in kitchen and living room. Fully finished basement, with fireplace,and custom wooden panelled walls for a cozy lower level family room. Kitchen/dining area with french doors, opening to a deck with an ample back yard and swimming pool. Master bedroom could be converted to two bedrooms, or enjoy the expansive space as a large owner's suite with two nice sized closets. Basement also includes an exercise/craft room, which could serve as a bedroom, also a storage room and full bathroom. Comfortable living close to downtown with easy access to highways as well.
Single-familyProperty Type
1983Year Built
9,125 sq ftLot Size
$114Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tammy Barry• HomeSmart Realty Group
Listed by Bridget McGettigan• HomeSmart Realty Group
Bought with James Rice• Washington Square, Realtors
A breath of fresh air! This home has so much to offer any buyer! Inside 2000 sq.ft. & water softner! Newer flooring throughout, furnace is a Trane & only 6 yrs old. Elec is 200 amp serv, built w/ 2x6 walls and well insulated. Main floor bedroom, bath, & laundry. Inside the fenced back yard is an above ground pool w/newer pump & all accessories & 2.5 car det.
Public Records
May 11, 2006
Sold
$138,000
$69/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,502 (+9.0%)
$7,045 + $43,831
$50,876
2024
$4,130 (+11.2%)
$7,045 + $43,831
$50,876
2023
$3,714 (+10.6%)
$6,384 + $39,716
$46,100
2022
$3,358 (+7.3%)
$5,714 + $35,546
$41,260
2021
$3,129 (+7.0%)
$9,333 + $28,115
$37,448
2020
$2,925 (−2.1%)
$8,748 + $26,352
$35,100
2019
$2,988 (+3.1%)
$8,310 + $25,033
$33,343
2018
$2,897 (+4.3%)
$8,225 + $24,778
$33,003
2017
$2,777 (+5.2%)
$8,028 + $24,183
$32,211
2016
$2,640 (+6.5%)
$7,782 + $23,442
$31,224
2015
$2,478 (+3.7%)
$7,448 + $22,437
$29,885
2013
$2,389
$7,332 + $22,086
$29,418
Tax history for 1831 Chestnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,502 (+9.0%)
$7,045 + $43,831
$50,876
2024
$4,130 (+11.2%)
$7,045 + $43,831
$50,876
2023
$3,714 (+10.6%)
$6,384 + $39,716
$46,100
2022
$3,358 (+7.3%)
$5,714 + $35,546
$41,260
2021
$3,129 (+7.0%)
$9,333 + $28,115
$37,448
2020
$2,925 (−2.1%)
$8,748 + $26,352
$35,100
2019
$2,988 (+3.1%)
$8,310 + $25,033
$33,343
2018
$2,897 (+4.3%)
$8,225 + $24,778
$33,003
2017
$2,777 (+5.2%)
$8,028 + $24,183
$32,211
2016
$2,640 (+6.5%)
$7,782 + $23,442
$31,224
2015
$2,478 (+3.7%)
$7,448 + $22,437
$29,885
2013
$2,389
$7,332 + $22,086
$29,418
*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
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,084
Year built
1983
Style
Single Family Residential
County
LaSalle County
APN
21-02-345-021
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
A-2
Single Family And Two-Family Residence District
The A-2 single-family and two-family residence district is principally for detached single-family dwellings and two-family dwellings and related educational, religious and recreational facilities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2.5
# of Parking (Total): 2.5
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Driveway: Asphalt
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
Room Information
Room Type: Deck
Level: Main
Dimensions: 8 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 13
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 10 x 15
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 12 x 38
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 18
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 18
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 21
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Deck
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Finished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
Age: 31-40 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: Raised Ranch
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service,Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 2102345021
Lot Information
Dimensions: 73 X 125
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,128.88
Tax Year: 2021
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Park, Street Paved
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 140
Elementary School: Ottawa Township High School
Middle Or Junior School District: 140
Middle Or Junior School: Ottawa Township High School
High School District: 141
Location Information
Township: Ottawa
Corporate Limits: Ottawa
Directions: Route 6(Norris Drive) west to Chestnut Street. Go north to home.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,084
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1983
Year Renovated: —
County: LaSalle County
APN: 21-02-345-021
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Jefferson Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Shepherd Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
4/10
Ottawa Township High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
3/10
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Climate risks
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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$217,000 – $263,000
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