1142 S Elm St

2,295 Sq. Ft.
$124 / Sq. Ft.
2,295
Sq. Ft.
$124
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This inviting 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home blends comfort, functionality, and plenty of room to spread out. The large kitchen equipped with granite counter tops and an island is perfect for hosting, while the main-level living room offers an ideal space for entertaining or relaxing and is complete with oversized windows that fill the home with natural light. There is a private bathroom in the primary bedroom plus a convenient bedroom level laundry area. The finished basement expands your living options...This inviting 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home blends comfort, functionality, and plenty of room to spread out. The large kitchen equipped with granite counter tops and an island is perfect for hosting, while the main-level living room offers an ideal space for entertaining or relaxing and is complete with oversized windows that fill the home with natural light. There is a private bathroom in the primary bedroom plus a convenient bedroom level laundry area. The finished basement expands your living options with a full bathroom, large family room and spacious bonus room—great as a home office, hobby room, or non-conforming bedroom. Step outside to enjoy the fenced backyard featuring a durable Trex deck and handy storage shed. An oversized 2-car garage provides extra storage or project space. The basement can be accessed from both inside the home and the garage. Recent updates include newer flooring, some new windows that provide and an abundant amount of natural light throughout. This home checks all the boxes—move-in ready, full of updates, and designed for easy living inside and out! Don’t miss this well-maintained home in a desirable location! No money down financing options available. Room sizes, square footage and taxes are estimates and should be verified by buyer.
  1. Listed by BRENDA M HANSON • KELLER WILLIAMS DIAMOND PARTNERS
    P: (785)-856-0928 C: (785)-856-2530 brendahanson@kw.com

Property Details for 1142 South Elm Street

Architectural Style
Split Level
Style
Tri-Level
Subdivision Name
Other
LISTING UPDATED: 02/07/2026 02:54 PM

Property Details for 1142 South Elm Street

StatusUnder Contract
MLS #164285
Days on Market133
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1975
Lot Size-
CountyFranklin County

Location

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Building Information for 1142 South Elm Street

Stories3Year Built1975Building Size-Lot Size-

Payment Calculator

$1,794 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,389

Property Taxes

$405

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1142 South Elm Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: 59 Hwy to 15th Street West to Elm, North to 1142. Home on west side of street.
  • Listing Area: OTTAWA
  • Longitude: -95.273416
  • Latitude: 38.599288
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Levels: Bi-Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Structure Type: Stick Built
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Legal Description: USD # 290 , BLOCK 2 , LOT 1 , SE CTION 02 TOWNSHIP 17 RANGE 1 9E
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • Elementary School: Sunflower
  • Middle Or Junior School: Ottawa
  • High School: Ottawa
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Type: Attached
Property
Lot Information
  • Approx Finished Square Footage: 2201 - 2700
  • Total Square Footage: 2295.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 783.0
  • First Floor Total Square Footage: 1512.0
Property and Assessments
  • Ownership Type: Private
  • Age: 41 - 60 Years
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Metal Siding
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Other Structures: Storage
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Basement: Full, Finished
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Fireplace Features: One
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Kitchen Island
  • Bath Areas: 3
  • Conforming Bedrooms: 3
  • Non Conforming Bedrooms: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 21x14
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 25x13
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 24x16
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 4
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Utility Room
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 12x11
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 12x11
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 12x11
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 11x10
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4

Property History for 1142 South Elm Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 7, 2026

Pending

Sunflower Association of REALTORS #241417

Feb 7, 2026

Pending

HEARTLANDMLS #2576251

Feb 7, 2026

Pending

Lawrence Board of Realtors #164285

Jan 12, 2026

Price Change

HEARTLANDMLS #2576251

$285,000
Jan 11, 2026

Price Change

Sunflower Association of REALTORS #241417

$285,000
Jan 11, 2026

Price Change

Lawrence Board of Realtors #164285

$285,000
Nov 15, 2025

Price Change

HEARTLANDMLS #2576251

$289,950
Nov 14, 2025

Price Change

Sunflower Association of REALTORS #241417

$289,950
Nov 14, 2025

Price Change

Lawrence Board of Realtors #164285

$289,950
Nov 2, 2025

Withdrawn

HEARTLANDMLS #2576251

Sep 17, 2025

Price Change

HEARTLANDMLS #2576251

$299,950
Sep 17, 2025

Price Change

HEARTLANDMLS #2576251

$289,950
Sep 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

HEARTLANDMLS #2576251

$285,000
Sep 17, 2025

Withdrawn

HEARTLANDMLS #2571701

Sep 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

Sunflower Association of REALTORS #241417

$299,950
Sep 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

Lawrence Board of Realtors #164285

$299,950
Aug 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

HEARTLANDMLS #2571701

$299,950
Dec 8, 2021

Sold

HEARTLANDMLS #2352791

Oct 30, 2021

Pending

HEARTLANDMLS #2352791

Oct 28, 2021

Listed (Active)

HEARTLANDMLS #2352791

$250,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/07/2026

Pending

Sunflower Association of REALTORS #241417

02/07/2026

Pending

HEARTLANDMLS #2576251

02/07/2026

Pending

Lawrence Board of Realtors #164285

01/12/2026

Price Change

HEARTLANDMLS #2576251

$285,000
01/11/2026

Price Change

Sunflower Association of REALTORS #241417

$285,000
01/11/2026

Price Change

Lawrence Board of Realtors #164285

$285,000
11/15/2025

Price Change

HEARTLANDMLS #2576251

$289,950
11/14/2025

Price Change

Sunflower Association of REALTORS #241417

$289,950
11/14/2025

Price Change

Lawrence Board of Realtors #164285

$289,950
11/02/2025

Withdrawn

HEARTLANDMLS #2576251

09/17/2025

Price Change

HEARTLANDMLS #2576251

$299,950
09/17/2025

Price Change

HEARTLANDMLS #2576251

$289,950
09/17/2025

Listed (Active)

HEARTLANDMLS #2576251

$285,000
09/17/2025

Withdrawn

HEARTLANDMLS #2571701

09/16/2025

Listed (Active)

Sunflower Association of REALTORS #241417

$299,950
09/16/2025

Listed (Active)

Lawrence Board of Realtors #164285

$299,950
08/30/2025

Listed (Active)

HEARTLANDMLS #2571701

$299,950
12/08/2021

Sold

HEARTLANDMLS #2352791

10/30/2021

Pending

HEARTLANDMLS #2352791

10/28/2021

Listed (Active)

HEARTLANDMLS #2352791

$250,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1142 South Elm Street

Taxable ValueLand$6,205Additions$27,679Total$33,884
Tax Record2024$4,855 ($405 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,462 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,512 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt950 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,326 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1975ZoningRCountyFRANKLINAPN131-02-0-40-04-013.00-0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1142 South Elm Street

This home is within Ottawa School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Eugene Field Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Ottawa Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ottawa Sr High School
Public6 to 12

Sunflower Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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