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Property Description
Welcome home to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom property on Ottawa's desirable south side, offering fantastic main-level living and space to spread out. A charming white vinyl picket fence sets the tone, with added privacy fencing in the backyard for outdoor enjoyment. Step into the welcoming front foyer that opens into a spacious, modern kitchen, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The large family room features a cozy gas fireplace and sliding glass doors leading out to the yard, filling the space with natural light. The main level also includes two bedrooms, one with a generous walk-in closet, a full bathroom, plus a convenient laundry and mudroom area. Upstairs, you'll find a loft and an additional bedroom-ideal for a home office, guest space, or extra living area. The finished basement adds even more flexibility with a rec room, a flex room, and a second full bathroom. Outside, enjoy a patio made for entertaining that leads to the oversized 3-car garage with convenient alley access. The fenced-in yard, oversized lot, and breezeway-style patio from garage to home make this property as functional as it is inviting. With plenty of living space, beautiful renovations, abundant natural light, and a layout designed for modern living, this home truly has it all.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 634 1st Ave
General
- Price: $212,900
- Taxes: $5,729 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12550284
- Updated: Today (1/19/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Basement: Partially
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 6
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off-Alley, Off-Street, Owned, Garage
Location
- Area: Danway / Dayton / Naplate / Ottawa / Prairie Cent
- County: LaSalle
- Township: South Ottawa
- Driving Directions: From 6 and 23 - Take 23 south over bridge - Turn left (east) on E Glover St - Turn right (south) on 1st Ave - Home will be on left (east) side of street
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, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bungalow
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Laminate
- Square Feet: 2,020
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Year Built: 1945
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2016
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 72 x 120
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1945
- Tax Amount: $5,729.02
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 2213129024
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Schools
Schools serving 634 1st Ave
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mckinley Elementary School, Ottawa, IL 1320 State Street, Ottawa, IL 61350 | K-4 | 0.7 mi |
Shepherd Middle School, Ottawa, IL 701 East McKinley Road, Ottawa, IL 61350 | 7-8 | 0.9 mi |
Ottawa Township High School 211 East Main Street, Ottawa, IL 61350 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 634 1st Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/19/2026
Listed
$212,900
32.65%
MLS
11/08/2018
Sold
$160,500
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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 634 1st Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$5,729
7%
$61,422
9%
2023
$5,332
100%
$56,485
10%
2022
-100%
$51,570
7%
2021
$4,558
6%
$48,350
5%
2020
$4,293
—
$46,100
3%
2019
$4,284
—
$44,714
3%
2019
$4,284
6%
$43,572
2%
2017
$4,034
81%
$42,626
4%
2016
$2,234
—
$41,105
4%
2016
$2,234
—
$39,339
—
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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634 1st Avenue, Ottawa, IL 61350 (MLS# 12550284) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 634 1st Avenue is currently listed for $212,900 and was received on January 19, 2026. Want to learn more about 634 1st Avenue? 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.

