1226 Retz Dr

1,475 Sq. Ft.
$167 / Sq. Ft.
1,475
Sq. Ft.
$167
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this Immaculate, beautifully maintained 1-story ranch, offering 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, perfectly suited for comfortable living. Nestled at the end of a quiet, no-outlet street, this home ensures minimal traffic and ultimate privacy. Enjoy peaceful evenings on the rear deck with no neighbors behind you. The spacious, updated kitchen features a central island and a convenient pass-thru to the living room, ideal for entertaining. Flexible living space includes a fourth bedroom currently...Welcome to this Immaculate, beautifully maintained 1-story ranch, offering 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, perfectly suited for comfortable living. Nestled at the end of a quiet, no-outlet street, this home ensures minimal traffic and ultimate privacy. Enjoy peaceful evenings on the rear deck with no neighbors behind you. The spacious, updated kitchen features a central island and a convenient pass-thru to the living room, ideal for entertaining. Flexible living space includes a fourth bedroom currently equipped with washer/dryer hookups, plus an additional small room off the family room with another laundry hookup. All kitchen appliances are included for your convenience. Additional highlights include a fully insulated and finished 2-car garage with upgraded lighting, as well as a large shed for secure outdoor storage. The property consists of two PINs, including a 10-foot strip along the east edge. An underground dog fence is present, though it is not currently wired to the garage box. This move-in ready home is waiting for its new owners. It's a sleeper, not just a drive by... Schedule your private tour today!
  1. Listed by Jim Maskel • Advantage Realty, Inc.
    P: (815)-942-5252 C: (815)-693-0180 maskeljim@gmail.com

Sold By Realty Executives Premier

Property Details for 1226 Retz Drive

Area
Danway / Dayton / Naplate / Ottawa / Prairie Cent
Township
Ottawa
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
0
LISTING UPDATED: 11/01/2025 03:42 AM

Property Details for 1226 Retz Drive

StatusClosed
MLS #12487339
Days on Market5
Taxes$3,918 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1 Story
Year Built1962
Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,018 SF
CountyLaSalle County
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Building Information for 1226 Retz Drive

Stories-Year Built1962Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,018 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,530 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,204

Property Taxes

$327

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 1226 Retz Drive

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 141
  • Jr High Middle School: Northwest Elementary School
  • High School District: 140
  • High School: Ottawa Township High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 122
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Crawl Space
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Invisible
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 1475
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1475
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1475
  • Lower Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Sq Ft: 1475
  • Upper Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 70X169.9
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1408
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 0
  • Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 0
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2025-10-06T15:25:50
  • Photos Count: 27
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X15
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 8X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 9X12
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 12X16
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X18
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 12X18

Property History for 1226 Retz Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 30, 2025

Sold

MRED #12487339

$247,000
Oct 13, 2025

Pending

MRED #12487339

Oct 13, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12487339

Oct 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12487339

$239,000
Sep 11, 2020

Sold

MRED #10786056

$157,000
Aug 31, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1412717736

$157,000

+58.3% / yr

Aug 3, 2020

Pending

MRED #10786056

Jul 17, 2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10786056

$164,900
Apr 3, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1368948403

$130,000
Mar 4, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1368948402

$130,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/30/2025

Sold

MRED #12487339

$247,000
10/13/2025

Pending

MRED #12487339

10/13/2025

Contingent

MRED #12487339

10/09/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12487339

$239,000
09/11/2020

Sold

MRED #10786056

$157,000
08/31/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1412717736

$157,000

+58.3% / yr

08/03/2020

Pending

MRED #10786056

07/17/2020

Listed (Active)

MRED #10786056

$164,900
04/03/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1368948403

$130,000
03/04/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1368948402

$130,000

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

Public Records for 1226 Retz Drive

Taxable ValueLand$6,811Additions$44,329Total$51,140
Tax Record2024$3,806 ($317 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,408 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,408 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,019 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1962CountyLASALLEAPN21-01-210-007

Schools near 1226 Retz Drive

This home is within Ottawa Esd 141 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Jefferson Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Shepherd Middle School
Public7 to 8

Ottawa Township High School
Public9 to 12

Lincoln Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

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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