OFF MARKET

Off market may 2013 for $38K

$137,179

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,025/mo

•

1,494

sq ft

540 W Fort St, Ottawa, IL 61350

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1958Year Built

7,500 sq ftLot Size

$92Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Barbara Bryant • Janko Realty & Development

Bought with Cortney Kaufman • Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08252235

Redfin Estimate

$137,179

$98K since sold in May 2013$10K since October

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This home's estimate is 34.2% lower than the average sale price ($209K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 29, 2026
$230,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,550 sq ft
749 Fort St, Ottawa, IL 61350
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$260,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,745 sq ft
802 Adams St, Ottawa, IL 61350
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$150,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,274 sq ft
316 Guthrie St, Ottawa, IL 61350
SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$186,599
D
3 beds2 baths1,500 sq ft
721 Adams St, Ottawa, IL 61350
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$225,000
E
2 beds2 baths1,223 sq ft
922 Cornell St, Ottawa, IL 61350
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$200,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,765 sq ft
915 Adams St, Ottawa, IL 61350

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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

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Sale history for 540 W Fort St

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08252235

May 1, 2013

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$38,850

$26/sq ft

Mar 29, 2013

Pending

—

Mar 5, 2013

Price Changed (Price Change)

$45,000

$30/sq ft

Jan 17, 2013

Listed (New)

$50,000

$33/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06394963

Apr 9, 2007

Sold (MLS)

$127,500

$85/sq ft

Feb 26, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Jan 29, 2007

Listed

$127,500

$85/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06324139

Jan 26, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Apr 3, 2006

Sold

$93,000

$62/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,892 (+5.7%)

$8,077 + $40,495

$48,572

2024

$4,628 (+6.4%)

$8,077 + $40,495

$48,572

2023

$4,348 (+8.2%)

$7,444 + $37,323

$44,767

2022

$4,020 (+6.0%)

$6,846 + $34,323

$41,169

2021

$3,793 (+5.4%)

$8,369 + $29,218

$37,587

2020

$3,597 (−0.3%)

$7,846 + $27,394

$35,240

2019

$3,606 (+2.7%)

$7,481 + $26,119

$33,600

2018

$3,511 (+6.8%)

$7,256 + $25,334

$32,590

2017

$3,289 (−0.7%)

$7,071 + $24,687

$31,758

2016

$3,311 (+4.8%)

$6,917 + $22,944

$29,861

2015

$3,159 (+131.8%)

$6,670 + $23,289

$29,959

2013

$1,363

$8,088 + $5,245

$13,333

Tax history for 540 W Fort St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,892 (+5.7%)

$8,077 + $40,495

$48,572

2024

$4,628 (+6.4%)

$8,077 + $40,495

$48,572

2023

$4,348 (+8.2%)

$7,444 + $37,323

$44,767

2022

$4,020 (+6.0%)

$6,846 + $34,323

$41,169

2021

$3,793 (+5.4%)

$8,369 + $29,218

$37,587

2020

$3,597 (−0.3%)

$7,846 + $27,394

$35,240

2019

$3,606 (+2.7%)

$7,481 + $26,119

$33,600

2018

$3,511 (+6.8%)

$7,256 + $25,334

$32,590

2017

$3,289 (−0.7%)

$7,071 + $24,687

$31,758

2016

$3,311 (+4.8%)

$6,917 + $22,944

$29,861

2015

$3,159 (+131.8%)

$6,670 + $23,289

$29,959

2013

$1,363

$8,088 + $5,245

$13,333

*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

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,456

Year built

1953

Style

Single Family Residential

County

LaSalle County

APN

22-14-110-015

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3

Room Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 9

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 13
Flooring: Parquet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 7
Flooring: Parquet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 21
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 26
Flooring: Parquet

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 13
Flooring: Parquet
Bath: None

Additional Rooms Information
Bonus Room
Basement Description: Crawl

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
Age: 51-60 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rehab (Y/N): No
Parcel Number: 2214110015

Lot Information
Dimensions: 75X100
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,643.98
Tax Year: 2011

Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

School Information
Elementary School District: 141
Middle Or Junior School District: 141
High School District: 140

Location Information
Township: OTTAWA
Corporate Limits: OTTAWA
Directions: Route 23 to Glover. West to Fort. North to property

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,456
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: LaSalle County
APN: 22-14-110-015

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing

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 • 1.3mi

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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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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$131,000 – $158,000

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Home values near 540 W Fort St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
514 Fort Street, Ottawa, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 1024 Sq. Ft.	$189,520
616 Fort Street, Ottawa, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 720 Sq. Ft.	$152,306
528 Fort Street, Ottawa, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$229,779
715 W Glover Street, Ottawa, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1047 Sq. Ft.	$206,178
708 W Glover Street, Ottawa, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 851 Sq. Ft.	$179,736
537 Adams Street, Ottawa, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 896 Sq. Ft.	$129,387
521 Adams Street, Ottawa, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1180 Sq. Ft.	$181,531

Address	Redfin Estimate
536 Fort Street, Ottawa, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1275 Sq. Ft.	$198,088
609 Fort Street, Ottawa, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 1216 Sq. Ft.	$166,438
800 W Glover Street, Ottawa, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1250 Sq. Ft.	$270,162
512 Adams Street, Ottawa, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 720 Sq. Ft.	$138,917
525 Adams Street, Ottawa, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1856 Sq. Ft.	$217,362
605 Adams Street, Ottawa, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$172,482
530 Adams Street, Ottawa, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 1003 Sq. Ft.	$124,373

Address	Redfin Estimate
530 Fort Street, Ottawa, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1104 Sq. Ft.	$199,450
512 Fort Street, Ottawa, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1332 Sq. Ft.	$248,831
620 W Glover Street, Ottawa, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1296 Sq. Ft.	$200,375
513 Adams Street, Ottawa, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1750 Sq. Ft.	$290,093
801 W Glover Street, Ottawa, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1657 Sq. Ft.	$223,597
529 Adams Street, Ottawa, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 1532 Sq. Ft.	$170,732
520 Adams Street, Ottawa, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 1068 Sq. Ft.	$146,796

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