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Last Sold Price
5 beds2,830 sqft$90/sqft
326 Congress St, Ottawa, IL 61350
Single FamilyProperty Type
7,405 sq ftLot Size
1900Year Built
$90/sq ftPrice per sq ft
5 carsParking Spaces

Description

Proudly situated on Ottawa's East Side Historic District, this timeless home combines rich character with an unbeatable location. Just steps from the Fox and Illinois Rivers, walking distance to downtown restaurants, shopping, and the new YMCA, and only a short drive to Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks with easy interstate access for commuters, this home offers the perfect blend of charm and convenience. The exterior welcomes you with its stately presence, original paver sidewalks, and a...Proudly situated on Ottawa's East Side Historic District, this timeless home combines rich character with an unbeatable location. Just steps from the Fox and Illinois Rivers, walking distance to downtown restaurants, shopping, and the new YMCA, and only a short drive to Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks with easy interstate access for commuters, this home offers the perfect blend of charm and convenience. The exterior welcomes you with its stately presence, original paver sidewalks, and a brick-lined street that sets the tone for the history within. Inside, soaring 12-foot ceilings on the main level and 10-foot ceilings upstairs create a grand sense of space. A gracious foyer highlights a dramatic staircase and stunning original woodwork. Flanking the foyer, the living and family rooms showcase the same exquisite craftsmanship, each anchored by a marble wood-burning fireplace and both featuring hidden bookshelves. Off the living room, the formal dining room features ornate hardwood floors, two built-ins, and dual access to the kitchen-one through a guest hallway and another via a walk-through butler's pantry lined with cabinetry for storage. The spacious kitchen includes an eating area, main-floor laundry, and direct access to a private screened porch as well as a second staircase to the upper level. A main-floor bedroom (or ideal for a study/den) features a walk-in closet and the oversized half bathroom offers flexibility, with potential to be converted into a full bathroom if desired. The home is brimming with historic details, from ornate door handles and decorative ceiling medallions to the unique front double doors that make a lasting first impression. Upstairs, you'll find four large bedrooms and a full bathroom, each space echoing the character and charm that defines this home. Loaded with historic detail, original features, and endless potential, this property is ready for its next chapter. If you've dreamed of living in a historic home within walking distance of downtown, this is the one.

    Sold By Homesmart Realty Group IL

    • Listed by: George Shanley 815.228.1859 GShanley@Coldwellhomes.com • Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
    Listing closed: 02/13/2026 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12463885

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    Property Information for 326 Congress Street

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $2,456 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1.5 Story
    • Area: Danway / Dayton / Naplate / Ottawa / Prairie Cent
    • Township: Ottawa
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 1.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 2
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: American 4-Sq.
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1900
    • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 141
    • High School District: 140
    • High School: Ottawa Township High School
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 141
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Parking Details: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Street, Driveway, Owned, Garage
    Location and General Information
    • Front Exposure: South
    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: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room
    • Num Of Rooms: 10
    • Bedrooms Total: 5
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Park, Sidewalks
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
    • Basement Type: Unfinished, Partial
    • Bedrooms Possible: 5
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Foyer, Walk In Closet, Breakfast Room, Screened Porch
    • Num of Baths: 1.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1.5 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Size Source: County Records
    • Lot Dimensions: 60x120
    • Zero Lot Line: No
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
    • Construction: Aluminum Siding
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • General Information: Historical District
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Assessor Square Footage: 2830
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 1
    • Document Date: 2025-09-04T23:34:53
    • Photos Count: 40
    • Rural: N
    • OpenHouse Count: 1
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 09-05-2025
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Half
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17X13
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X14
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X14
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 13X15
    Bedroom #5 Information
    • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5
    • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 14X12
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 22X13
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 14X20
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X13
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Laundry
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 16X20
    Walk In Closet 1 Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Walk In Closet
    • Dimensions: 4X8
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Dimensions: 6X24
    Breakfast Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Breakfast Room
    • Dimensions: 10X13
    Screened Porch Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Screened Porch
    • Dimensions: 6X22

    Property History for 326 Congress Street

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Feb 13, 2026

    Sold

    MRED #12463885

    $256,000
    Feb 12, 2026

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1929410601

    $256,000
    Jan 19, 2026

    Price Change

    MRED #12463885

    $276,900
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    02/13/2026

    Sold

    MRED #12463885

    $256,000
    02/12/2026

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1929410601

    $256,000
    01/19/2026

    Price Change

    MRED #12463885

    $276,900

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    Public Records for 326 Congress Street

    Taxable ValueLand$8,359Additions$53,329Total$61,688
    Tax Record2025$5,085 ($424 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,830 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,830 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,405 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1900CountyLASALLEAPN21-11-251-009

    Schools near 326 Congress Street

    This home is within Ottawa Esd 141 School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - 5 to 6
    Public - 7 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Public - PK to 4
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Central Intermediate School
    Public5 to 6

    Shepherd Middle School
    Public7 to 8

    Ottawa Township High School
    Public9 to 12

    Mckinley 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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