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Off market aug 2023 for $188K

$209,423

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,341/mo

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516 Fort St, Ottawa, IL 61350

About this home

A must see! Updated and well cared for ranch located in a cul de sac, situated on a wooded lot. This two bedroom home has had all exterior updated in the past two years including roof, soffit, facia, and a large deck for entertaining, as well as many updates throughout the interior. New windows and doors in 2015, new flooring in the kitchen, landscaping, and full bathroom update in 2016. Partially finished basement features a custom made bar, work bench area and plenty of room for storage. Shed in backyard new in 2016. Great starter home or place to downsize. Move in ready, don't miss this opportunity!

Single-familyProperty Type

1966Year Built

8,276 sq ftLot Size

$195Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Brittany Ross • RE/MAX 1st Choice

Bought with Kathleen Byczynski • RE/MAX 1st Choice

Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10426627

Redfin Estimate

$209,423

$21K since sold in August 2023$0 since October

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Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 8.3% higher than the average sale price ($193K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$191,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,050 sq ft
833 King Arthur Ln, Ottawa, IL 61350
SOLD OCT 26, 2026
$179,000
B
2 beds1 bath995 sq ft
638 Moore St, Ottawa, IL 61350
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$225,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,223 sq ft
922 Cornell St, Ottawa, IL 61350
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$210,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,494 sq ft
618 Fort St, Ottawa, IL 61350
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$200,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,765 sq ft
915 Adams St, Ottawa, IL 61350
SOLD NOV 21, 2025
$155,000
F
2 beds1 bath1,100 sq ft
601 College Ave S, Ottawa, IL 61350

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$983/mo

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Market trends in 61350, IL

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

96.9%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$235K

$6K MoM

Avg. days on market

49d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

105

6 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN SAT, 9AM TO 11AM
$246,900
4 beds2 baths2,144 sq ft
712 E Joliet St, Ottawa, IL 61350
NEW 8 HRS AGO
$139,000
2 beds1 bath1,000 sq ft
136 Riverview Dr, Ottawa, IL 61350
NEW 8 HRS AGO
$626,900
6 beds4.5 baths3,656 sq ft
3072 E 1825th Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350
NEW 29 HRS AGO
$99,700
3 beds1 bath1,285 sq ft
1125 Pine St, Ottawa, IL 61350
NEW 33 HRS AGO
$112,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,029 sq ft
Ottawa, IL 61350
NEW
$445,000
3 beds1 bath1,090 sq ft
1519 N 33rd Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350
$299,999
3 beds2 baths2,100 sq ft
817 King Arthur Ln, Ottawa, IL 61350
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$59,000
2 beds1 bath980 sq ft
1949 N 31st Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350
$229,000
3 beds2 baths1,809 sq ft
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$349,500
4 beds2.5 baths2,224 sq ft
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Sale history for 516 Fort St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Aug 18, 2023

Sold

$188,000

$175/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10426627

Aug 16, 2019

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$135,000

$126/sq ft

Jul 3, 2019

Contingent

—

Jun 21, 2019

Listed (New)

$140,000

$130/sq ft

+13

Public Records

Aug 27, 2007

Sold

$110,000

$103/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06609285

Jul 23, 2007

Listing Removed

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Public Records

Dec 9, 1998

Sold

$70,000

$65/sq ft

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,231 (+6.8%)

$9,468 + $48,473

$57,941

2024

$4,900 (+7.6%)

$9,468 + $48,473

$57,941

2023

$4,553 (+9.6%)

$8,726 + $44,676

$53,402

2022

$4,153 (+14.8%)

$8,025 + $41,085

$49,110

2021

$3,616 (+6.4%)

$8,834 + $36,003

$44,837

2020

$3,400 (+0.3%)

$8,282 + $33,755

$42,037

2019

$3,389 (+3.2%)

$7,897 + $32,184

$40,081

2018

$3,283 (+65.5%)

$7,660 + $31,216

$38,876

2017

$1,983 (−37.4%)

$7,464 + $30,419

$37,883

2016

$3,167 (+5.8%)

$7,302 + $16,703

$24,005

2015

$2,993 (+10.5%)

$7,041 + $27,611

$34,652

2013

$2,708

$6,598 + $25,876

$32,474

Tax history for 516 Fort St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,231 (+6.8%)

$9,468 + $48,473

$57,941

2024

$4,900 (+7.6%)

$9,468 + $48,473

$57,941

2023

$4,553 (+9.6%)

$8,726 + $44,676

$53,402

2022

$4,153 (+14.8%)

$8,025 + $41,085

$49,110

2021

$3,616 (+6.4%)

$8,834 + $36,003

$44,837

2020

$3,400 (+0.3%)

$8,282 + $33,755

$42,037

2019

$3,389 (+3.2%)

$7,897 + $32,184

$40,081

2018

$3,283 (+65.5%)

$7,660 + $31,216

$38,876

2017

$1,983 (−37.4%)

$7,464 + $30,419

$37,883

2016

$3,167 (+5.8%)

$7,302 + $16,703

$24,005

2015

$2,993 (+10.5%)

$7,041 + $27,611

$34,652

2013

$2,708

$6,598 + $25,876

$32,474

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

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

Exterior

Property Information
Subdivision Name: SIMONSONS SOUTH BLUFF ADD
Building Sq. Ft: 1,073
Legal Description: SIMONSON'S SOUTH BLUFF ADD, LT 12 BLK 1 SEC 14-33-3

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,276
Legal Lot Number: 12
Legal Block Number: 1
Municipality Name: SOUTH OTTAWA
Acres: 0.19
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: SOUTH OTTAWA

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,073
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: —
County: LaSalle County
APN: 22-14-110-005

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Lincoln Elementary School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.8mi

7/10

Shepherd Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

4/10

Ottawa Township High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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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Ottawa, IL • 61350

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In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in June and 3.6 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$199,000 – $241,000

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Buildable land • Additional building • Small shed

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Home values near 516 Fort St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
514 Fort Street, Ottawa, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 1024 Sq. Ft.	$185,334
540 Fort Street, Ottawa, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1494 Sq. Ft.	$142,874

Address	Redfin Estimate
536 Fort Street, Ottawa, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1275 Sq. Ft.	$197,089
522 Fort Street, Ottawa, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$261,613

Address	Redfin Estimate
530 Fort Street, Ottawa, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1104 Sq. Ft.	$198,733
512 Fort Street, Ottawa, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1332 Sq. Ft.	$249,984

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