This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom attached single offers 1,327 sq ft of comfortable main-floor living. Built in 1990, the home welcomes you into a spacious living room with vaulted ceilings. The kitchen offers an abundance of cabinetry & comes complete with all stainless steel appliances, while the adjoining dining area provides a great space to gather. The spacious primary bedroom features its own private bath & walk-in closet, while convenient main-floor laundry keeps everyday living simple. Downstairs, the expansive unfinished basement is a blank canvas just waiting for your ideas - whether you envision additional living space, a rec room, or workshop, the possibilities are endless! Step outside & you'll find a backyard made to enjoy, featuring a back deck, brand-new patio added in 2026 & new privacy fence installed in 2025 - creating a great space for grilling, entertaining or simply relaxing outdoors. Several big-ticket updates have already been taken care of, including new central air in 2026 & new windows throughout most of the home in 2025, with the bedroom windows having been previously replaced. You'll also find an attached 2-car heated garage. With great space upstairs, even more waiting downstairs & a backyard ready to enjoy, this home truly has a lot to offer!
South Ottawa, located between the Illinois River and U.S. Route 6, is a residential and river-adjacent Ottawa neighborhood with a bluff-lined shoreline and a grid of older streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Ottawa Riverfront and the junction of LaSalle Street and Madison Street, where storefronts, patios, and civic buildings set a steady downtown rhythm. Historic brick and frame homes mix with small apartment buildings, and the terrain shifts toward river overlooks and park paths. Washington Square Park frames community gatherings, while the Ottawa Township High School campus anchors daily routines. The Reddick Mansion and the historic downtown theater scene add cultural weight without feeling formal. Trails and river views keep the pace grounded in the landscape.
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Market insights
801 W Mckinley Rd · $250,000
SALE-TO-LIST
95.8%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$250,000
Median sale price in this area is $239,344. (4% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
15% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Screens on windows
Unfinished full basement
Five total rooms
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on main level (12 x 16) with full bath
Second bedroom on main level (10 x 12)
Two additional rooms listed as bedrooms (counts toward 2 possible bedrooms total)
Walk-in closet on main level (3 x 9)
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Kitchen
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Disposal
Stainless steel appliances
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Water softener (owned)
Flooring
Carpet in living areas and bedrooms
Linoleum in foyer and kitchen
Heating & cooling
Natural gas forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Deck
Patio
Home design
Attached single (1/2 duplex)
Entry level 1
Fee simple ownership
Parking
Attached heated 2-car garage with garage door opener
Concrete driveway
Total of 6 parking spaces (including garage)
Construction
Aluminum siding and brick exterior
Concrete perimeter foundation
Estimated age 31–40 years
Built after 1978
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Association fees billed annually (if applicable)
Pets allowed (cats and dogs allowed; maximum pet weight listed as 999)
Financial info
No special service area
Electricity and solar
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