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Property Description
Come view this cozy 4-bedroom home Southside Ottawa with 1 car garage on a corner lot. Enjoy a hobby room attached to rear of garage and additional storage in a shed. Wall ac unit and heater included in hobby room. Screened in back patio area to enjoy sunsets in the evening and coffee in the mornings. Additional sink and toilet in basement. Square footage and room sizes are approximate. Appliances are included as well as freezer. Main floor bedroom has access to hall bathroom. Second bedroom on main level could be used as an office. Enjoy Allen Park nearby and just over the bridge is Ottawa downtown. Home Warranty policy at closing could be negotiable. Seller prefers Cash or conventional loan.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 203 E Van Buren St
General
- Price: $147,500
- Taxes: $2,692 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12646904
- Updated: 5/13/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Concrete, Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
Location
- Area: Danway / Dayton / Naplate / Ottawa / Prairie Center
- County: LaSalle
- Township: Ottawa
- Driving Directions: Rt. 23 south to Van Buren Street, turn east, corner of Van Buren and Catherine
School Information
- School District: 141
- Elem School District: 141
- Midd School District: 141
- High School District: 140
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Aluminum Siding
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Partial
- Foundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,002
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 56 x 125
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Tax Amount: $2,692.5
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 2214211001
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Schools
Schools serving 203 E Van Buren St
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mckinley Elementary School, Ottawa, IL 1320 State Street, Ottawa, IL 61350 | K-4 | 0.9 mi |
Shepherd Middle School, Ottawa, IL 701 East McKinley Road, Ottawa, IL 61350 | 7-8 | 1.1 mi |
Ottawa Township High School 211 East Main Street, Ottawa, IL 61350 | 9-12 | 0.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 203 E Van Buren St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/13/2026
Listed
$147,500
107.75%
MLS
9/09/2015
Sold
$71,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 203 E Van Buren St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$2,692
—
$34,771
9%
2024
$2,692
9%
$32,047
9%
2023
$2,479
100%
$29,471
10%
2022
-100%
$26,907
7%
2021
$2,069
7%
$25,227
5%
2020
$1,933
1%
$24,053
3%
2019
$1,918
—
$23,330
3%
2019
$1,918
115%
$22,735
2%
2017
$894
5%
$22,241
4%
2016
$854
—
$21,447
4%
2016
$854
—
$20,525
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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203 E Van Buren Street, Ottawa, IL 61350 (MLS# 12646904) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 203 E Van Buren Street is currently listed for $147,500 and was received on May 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 203 E Van Buren Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Ottawa? You can browse all Ottawa real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

