Ottawa, Illinois, is a charming city in LaSalle County, nestled along the Illinois and Fox Rivers, about 80 miles southwest of Chicago. Known as the "Scenic Gateway to Starved Rock," it’s a hub for outdoor enthusiasts, offering proximity to Starved Rock and Buffalo Rock State Parks, where hiking, kayaking, and wildlife viewing abound. With a population of around 18,000, Ottawa blends small-town warmth with rich history, evident in its vibrant downtown featuring historic buildings, local shops, and eateries. The city hosts events like the Ottawa Riverfest and is home to the iconic 1930s Ottawa Mural, celebrating its heritage. Its strategic location and community spirit make it a hidden gem in the Illinois Valley.
Ottawa currently has 85 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $327,903.66, 6 townhouses for sale with an average list price of $413,483.33, 3 condos for sale with an average list price of $291,600, and 55 lots for sale with an average list price of $258,565.27. The average annual property tax for Ottawa is $4,348.78.
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Autumnwood is a single-family home community in Ottawa, Illinois, built between 2006 and 2023. It currently has 1 single family home for sale with a list price of $415,000 and 1 lot for sale with a list price of $27,490. The homes range in size from 1,486 ft2 to 2,710 ft2. The average annual property tax for Autumnwood is $6,799.54.
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Median Price: $385,000 |
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Briarcrest is a single-family home and townhouse community in Ottawa, Illinois, built between 1984 and 2019. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 1,112 ft2 to 2,040 ft2. The average annual property tax for Briarcrest is $4,598.20.
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Countryside is a single-family home community in Ottawa, Illinois, built between 1995 and 2000. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 1,614 ft2 to 2,640 ft2. The average annual property tax for Countryside is $8,646.94.
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Median Price: $343,500 |
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Deer Timber is a condo and single-family home community in Ottawa, Illinois, built between 1996 and 1999. It currently has 3 lots for sale with an average list price of $41,666.67. The homes range in size from 1,100 ft2 to 1,759 ft2. The average annual property tax for Deer Timber is $6,693.82.
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Median Price: $235,000 |
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Gracefield is a single-family home community in Ottawa, Illinois, built in 1991. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes have an average size of 3,670 ft2. The average annual property tax for Gracefield is $13,634.08.
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Market Trends
Ottawa home sales for the month of June stayed the same in volume when compared to last year, while the median sale price decreased by 4% from $226,000 to $217,000. House sales stayed the same, while the median sale price decreased by 4% from $226,000 to $217,000.
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Ottawa had 11 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, July 18 to Thursday, July 24, including including 8 single family homes for sale with an average list ...
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Ottawa had 7 sales during the week of Tuesday, July 15 to Monday, July 21, including including 5 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $265,600 ...
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Ottawa had 7 new homes for sale with a master bedroom on the first floor during the month of Saturday, July 12 to Friday, July 18, including 7 single ...
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Ottawa had 8 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, July 11 to Thursday, July 17, including including 7 single family homes for sale with an average list ...
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Ottawa had 7 sales during the week of Tuesday, July 8 to Monday, July 14, including including 5 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $221,740 ...
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