$499,000

beds

baths

half bath

3,376

square ft

318 E Prospect Avenue

Ottawa, Illinois 61350

Contingent / MLS #12449452 / Single Family / Ottawa

Listing information updated 12/12/2025 at 5:23pm

Don't miss this opportunity to own one of Ottawa's premier riverfront estates, where historic charm meets riverfront luxury. Offering quintessential panoramic views of the waterfront, the property combines history, character and comfort in one exceptional setting. Outdoors, the estate's expansive patio and gardens echo its storied past, providing a setting for both peaceful tranquility of the riverfront, serenity as well as offer the perfect space for lively entertaining. Inside you'll find a spacious layout and flow, as the gracious entryway welcomes family and guests. The main level features a large living room with fireplace, a formal dining room with built ins, charming arched doorways, a cozy office with cabinetry, card room and 1/2 bath. At the heart of the home, the kitchen(Miele ovens, Subzero refrigerator, cooktop island with stainless hood) opens to the adjacent family room, offering wooden beams, cozy fireplace, wet bar and floor to ceiling windows and slider, to capture the ever changing riverfront views. The second floor offers 4 bedrooms, to include a large primary bedroom which opens to a smaller bedroom which could serve as a nursery, or become a custom wardrobe closet or ensuite primary bathroom. Two additional bedrooms, one with attached full bath, ensure ample space and functionality for family and guests. The main full bath offers tub/shower and river views. "Casa Godfrey" as it's been known for many generations, is a riverfront gem, walking distance to Charming Historic Ottawa, with its wonderful selection of shopping and dining, the greater Starved Rock Country, area, home to gorgeous state parks for hiking, the I & M Canal hiking/biking trail and much much more. Schedule your tour today!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Georgian

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Forced Air, Steam, Sep Heating Systems - 2+

Appliances:

Double Oven, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Range Hood, Electric Cooktop, Oven

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Yes

Water Features:

River Front, Waterfront

Square Feet:

3,376

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.69

Internal Features:

Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Beamed Ceilings, Separate Dining Room

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

15x25 - Main

Dining Room:

11x16 - Main

Kitchen:

13x16 - Main

Family Room:

19x36 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

15x23 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

11x13 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

11x11 - Second

4th Bedroom:

9x15 - Second

Office:

10x13 - Main Level

Sitting Room:

9x11 - Main Level

Laundry:

12x12 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$15,153

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

61350

City:

Ottawa

County:

Lasalle

Schools

School District(s):

141, 140

Elementary School:

Mckinley Elementary: K-4Th Grade

Middle School:

Shepherd Middle School

High School:

Ottawa Township High School

Architecture Style:

Georgian

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Forced Air, Steam, Sep Heating Systems - 2+

Appliances:

Double Oven, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Range Hood, Electric Cooktop, Oven

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Yes

Water Features:

River Front, Waterfront

Square Feet:

3,376

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.69

Internal Features:

Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Beamed Ceilings, Separate Dining Room

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

15x25 - Main

Dining Room:

11x16 - Main

Kitchen:

13x16 - Main

Family Room:

19x36 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

15x23 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

11x13 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

11x11 - Second

4th Bedroom:

9x15 - Second

Office:

10x13 - Main Level

Sitting Room:

9x11 - Main Level

Laundry:

12x12 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$15,153

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

61350

City:

Ottawa

County:

Lasalle

School District(s):

141, 140

Elementary School:

Mckinley Elementary: K-4Th Grade

Middle School:

Shepherd Middle School

High School:

Ottawa Township High School

Listing Office: Homesmart Realty Group IL

Listing Office Phone: 708.320.0002

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