Lovely two story 3-4 bedroom, two bath home in Ottawa's historic East side. Beautiful hardwood floors through out. Over sized one car detached garage. Beautiful screened front porch and rear porch. All Appliances stay. Home is within easy driving distance to Starved Rock, Buffalo Rock, Matthiessen and Illini State Park.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06849335
Oct 2, 2009
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$116,000
$68/sq ft
Aug 24, 2009
Contingent
—
Jun 17, 2009
Price Changed
$130,000
$76/sq ft
Aug 28, 2008
Price Changed
$140,000
$82/sq ft
Jul 30, 2008
Price Changed
$150,000
$88/sq ft
Apr 3, 2008
Listed
$155,000
$91/sq ft
Eastside charmer. 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath with open living room & dining room. Main floor laundry room. 24x13 eat in kitchen with bar & built in cabinets.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06689810
Apr 3, 2008
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Jun 29, 2005
Sold
$135,000
$79/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 31, 1995
Sold
$75,000
$44/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,987 (+9.2%)
$8,363 + $37,380
$45,743
2024
$3,651 (+11.5%)
$8,363 + $37,380
$45,743
2023
$3,275 (+10.9%)
$7,578 + $33,871
$41,449
2022
$2,954 (+7.5%)
$6,782 + $30,315
$37,097
2021
$2,748 (+7.1%)
$9,923 + $23,746
$33,669
2020
$2,565 (−2.1%)
$9,301 + $22,257
$31,558
2019
$2,619 (+3.2%)
$8,835 + $21,143
$29,978
2018
$2,538 (+4.4%)
$8,745 + $20,927
$29,672
2017
$2,430 (+5.4%)
$8,535 + $20,425
$28,960
2016
$2,306 (−9.9%)
$8,274 + $19,799
$28,073
2015
$2,561 (+3.8%)
$7,919 + $18,950
$26,869
2013
$2,468
$10,812 + $19,380
$30,192
Tax history for 320 Congress St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,987 (+9.2%)
$8,363 + $37,380
$45,743
2024
$3,651 (+11.5%)
$8,363 + $37,380
$45,743
2023
$3,275 (+10.9%)
$7,578 + $33,871
$41,449
2022
$2,954 (+7.5%)
$6,782 + $30,315
$37,097
2021
$2,748 (+7.1%)
$9,923 + $23,746
$33,669
2020
$2,565 (−2.1%)
$9,301 + $22,257
$31,558
2019
$2,619 (+3.2%)
$8,835 + $21,143
$29,978
2018
$2,538 (+4.4%)
$8,745 + $20,927
$29,672
2017
$2,430 (+5.4%)
$8,535 + $20,425
$28,960
2016
$2,306 (−9.9%)
$8,274 + $19,799
$28,073
2015
$2,561 (+3.8%)
$7,919 + $18,950
$26,869
2013
$2,468
$10,812 + $19,380
$30,192
*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
—
Stories
—
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,131
Year built
1897
Style
Single Family Residential
County
LaSalle County
APN
21-11-251-008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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: 1
# of Parking (Total): 3
Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Room Information
Room Type: Breakfast Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 13
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Office
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 8 x 9
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 11
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 23 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 6
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 9
Flooring: Vinyl
Bath: Full
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Unfinished, Partial
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 1,711
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Main Sq Ft: 1105
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 1,711
Total Sq Ft: 1,711
Upper Sq Ft: 606
General Information: Historical District
Parcel Number: 2111251008
Lot Information
Dimensions: 60X120
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Zero Lot Line: No
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,275
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 141
Elementary School: Jefferson Elementary: K-4th Grad
Middle Or Junior School District: 141
Middle Or Junior School: Shepherd Middle School
High School District: 140
High School: Ottawa Township High School
Location Information
Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
Township: Ottawa
Corporate Limits: Ottawa
Directions: East on main to east on Shabbona. North on Congress to house.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,131
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1897
Year Renovated: —
County: LaSalle County
APN: 21-11-251-008
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
Jefferson Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.7mi
4/10
Shepherd Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
4/10
Ottawa Township High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.1mi
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$245,000 – $297,000
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