$250,000

beds

baths

half bath

838 Congress Street

Ottawa, Illinois 61350

Closed / MLS #12426105 / Multiple Unit (2-4) / Ottawa

Listing information updated 10/17/2025 at 1:23pm

Great opportunity on Ottawa's historic East Side! This well-maintained 3-unit property sits on a nicely landscaped corner lot and features a large front porch and 2.5-car detached garage with alley access. Unit 1 offers a 1 bed/1 bathroom layout with front and side entrances, decorative fireplace, and separate dining room. Unit 2 is a charming 1 bed/1 bathroom Second story unit with spacious kitchen and living areas. Unit 3 is the largest and spans two stories, offering 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, zoned AC, a spacious living room, eat-in kitchen, and an oversized second bedroom with attic access. Separate electric panels and gas meters for each unit-owner pays water only. Basement laundry with exterior access provides convenient use for all units. Very clean and ready for tenants to occupy. Great value-add potential in a desirable area!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Traditional

Exterior Type:

Aluminum Siding

Basement:

Unfinished,Partial

Beds Above Grade:

Heating System:

Steam

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Off Street,Driveway,Alley Access,Owned,Garage

Parking Spaces:

8.5

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

N/A

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.33

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$5,173

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

61350

City:

Ottawa

County:

Lasalle

Schools

School District(s):

141, 140

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

Ottawa Township High School

Architecture Style:

Traditional

Exterior Type:

Aluminum Siding

Basement:

Unfinished,Partial

Beds Above Grade:

Heating System:

Steam

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Off Street,Driveway,Alley Access,Owned,Garage

Parking Spaces:

8.5

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

N/A

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.33

Tax Amount:

$5,173

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

61350

City:

Ottawa

County:

Lasalle

School District(s):

141, 140

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

Ottawa Township High School

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Listing Office Phone: 815.433.5501

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