211 E Ottawa St

$333,950
Price
4
Beds
1,980 Sq. Ft.
$169 / Sq. Ft.
1,980
Sq. Ft.
$169
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Wonderful home in a fantastic location-this move-in-ready gem is a must-see! Just a short walk to downtown Sycamore, this charming 2-story home with a welcoming front porch offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. You'll love the newer vinyl plank flooring throughout most of the main level and the fresh carpet on the stairs, plus several recently painted rooms. The kitchen features solid-surface counters, an electric stove, a new counter-depth stainless steel fridge (2023), and a Bosch dishwasher. A convenient...Wonderful home in a fantastic location-this move-in-ready gem is a must-see! Just a short walk to downtown Sycamore, this charming 2-story home with a welcoming front porch offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. You'll love the newer vinyl plank flooring throughout most of the main level and the fresh carpet on the stairs, plus several recently painted rooms. The kitchen features solid-surface counters, an electric stove, a new counter-depth stainless steel fridge (2023), and a Bosch dishwasher. A convenient first-floor laundry room includes a sink and exterior access. The cozy family room has a wood-burning fireplace, and the separate dining room, complete with a pocket door to the kitchen, is perfect for family dinners. There's even a custom doggy door for the little pups in the dining room! Upstairs, you'll find 4 bedrooms with hardwood floors. The hall bath was updated in 2014 with new flooring, vanity, and tub/shower inlay. The primary suite features an updated bath (2021) with new flooring and a dual-sink vanity, plus a spacious 7x6 walk-in closet. The full basement includes a finished rec room with a dry bar, workroom space, and plenty of storage. The oversized 2-car garage has a handy kick-out and an extra door for convenience. Enjoy the fully fenced backyard with a storage shed and a 23x14 concrete patio-ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Major updates include: Roof, windows, and siding (2010), new sewer main (2014), new boiler motor (2024), and some newer light fixtures (2024). The current owner developed health issues, so moving is the only option. Location, updates, and space-this home checks all the boxes! Don't miss it!
  1. Listed by Maria Pena-Graham • Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
    P: (815)-757-3529 penagraham@gmail.com

Property Details for 211 East Ottawa Street

Area
Sycamore
Township
Sycamore
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Hot Water/Steam, Baseboard, Zoned
LISTING UPDATED: 12/21/2025 12:07 AM

Property Details for 211 East Ottawa Street

StatusActive
MLS #12532853
Days on Market10
Taxes$7,157 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1965
Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,227 SF
CountyDeKalb County

Location

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Building Information for 211 East Ottawa Street

Stories-Year Built1965Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,227 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,247 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,650

Property Taxes

$596

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 211 East Ottawa Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 427
  • High School District: 427
  • High School: Sycamore High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 427
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Asphalt, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Dry Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room, Pantry
  • Num Of Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Dormer
  • Bath Amenities: Double Sink
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1086
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Workshop, Game Room
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Water Softener Rented
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Rented, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 1980
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 2560
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 3066
  • Main Sq Ft: 1086
  • Upper Sq Ft: 894
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 70X75
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: None
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 580.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 506
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2025-12-15T17:00:31
  • Photos Count: 26
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 18X14
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 10X10
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 12X11
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 13X12
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X12
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 8X6
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 24X12
Work Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Work Room
  • Dimensions: 18X14
Game Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Game Room
  • Dimensions: 26X12

Property History for 211 East Ottawa Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 15, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12502323

$334,450
Dec 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12532853

$333,950
Dec 2, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12502323

$334,950
Nov 21, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12502323

$335,450
Nov 12, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12502323

$335,950
Nov 4, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12502323

$336,450
Oct 23, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12450916

$337,450
Oct 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12502323

$336,950
Sep 20, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12450916

$337,950
Sep 8, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12450916

$338,700
Aug 28, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12450916

$339,700
Aug 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12450916

$339,800
Aug 19, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12429932

$339,900
Aug 8, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12429932

Jul 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12429932

$350,000
Nov 16, 2023

Sold

MRED #11906336

$295,415
Nov 13, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1522337599

$295,500

+2.7% / yr

Oct 21, 2023

Pending

MRED #11906336

Oct 21, 2023

Contingent

MRED #11906336

Oct 20, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11906336

$290,000
Oct 20, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #123096822

$174,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/15/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12502323

$334,450
12/15/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12532853

$333,950
12/02/2025

Price Change

MRED #12502323

$334,950
11/21/2025

Price Change

MRED #12502323

$335,450
11/12/2025

Price Change

MRED #12502323

$335,950
11/04/2025

Price Change

MRED #12502323

$336,450
10/23/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12450916

$337,450
10/23/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12502323

$336,950
09/20/2025

Price Change

MRED #12450916

$337,950
09/08/2025

Price Change

MRED #12450916

$338,700
08/28/2025

Price Change

MRED #12450916

$339,700
08/20/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12450916

$339,800
08/19/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12429932

$339,900
08/08/2025

Contingent

MRED #12429932

07/24/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12429932

$350,000
11/16/2023

Sold

MRED #11906336

$295,415
11/13/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1522337599

$295,500

+2.7% / yr

10/21/2023

Pending

MRED #11906336

10/21/2023

Contingent

MRED #11906336

10/20/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11906336

$290,000
10/20/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #123096822

$174,000

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

Public Records for 211 East Ottawa Street

Taxable ValueLand$16,295Additions$75,794Total$92,089
Tax Record2024$7,157 ($596 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt1,686 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,086 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt600 SqFtLot Size5,250 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965CountyDEKALBAPN06-32-434-012Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 211 East Ottawa Street

This home is within Sycamore Community Unit School District 427.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Southeast Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Sycamore Middle School
Public6 to 8

Sycamore High School
Public9 to 12

West Elementary School
PublicK 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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211 East Ottawa Street is a single family home for sale in Sycamore, IL 60178. This property was listed for sale on December 15, 2025 by Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group, it's currently listed at $333,950. It has been on the market for a total of 10 days and was last sold on November 16, 2023. This listing's school district is Sycamore Community Unit School District 427. Nearby schools include Southeast Elementary School, Sycamore Middle School and Sycamore High School. 211 East Ottawa Street is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 1,980 sqft single family home built in 1965.

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