Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/15/2026
Listed
$239,900
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MLS
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Property Description
Unbelievable! A rarity, one of the historic row houses in downtown Ottawa for sale. Charming with such character. Conveniently located close to restaurants and shopping. Enjoy the historic Washington Square Park famous site of the Lincoln-Douglas debate of 1858 just a block away. Retail-office on the main level, apartment on the upper level. Central air both units. Basement. Separate entrance for downstairs and upstairs units. Downstairs unit pays $850.00 a month rent, lease is up on 5/01/2027. Upstairs unit is currently not rented. Sold as-is. Separate furnace and a/c for each unit.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 718 Columbus St
General
- Price: $239,900
- Taxes: $5,793 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12621322
- Updated: 4/17/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Basement
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Smoke or Fire Protectors, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Area: Danway / Dayton / Naplate / Ottawa / Prairie Center
- County: LaSalle
- Township: Ottawa
- Driving Directions: Rt 23 south to downtown Ottawa, left on W Madison St., left on Columbus St.(one way street in this area)on right side of street.
- Location Details: Out of Area
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Gas
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Year Built: 1894
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Unit Information
- Units w/Refrigerators: 2
- Units w/Range/Oven: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,850
- Lot Dimensions: 18.5 x 100
- Zoning: COMMR
Financial Considerations
- Lease Price: $10
- Insurance Fee: $1,810
- Other Fee: $750
- Security Deposit: Smoke or Fire Protectors, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Assessment Year: 1894
- Tax Amount: $5,793.56
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Electric: 1000
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 2111248006
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Schools
Schools serving 718 Columbus St
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Jefferson Elementary School, Ottawa, IL 1709 Columbus Street, Ottawa, IL 61350 | K-4 | 0.7 mi |
Shepherd Middle School, Ottawa, IL 701 East McKinley Road, Ottawa, IL 61350 | 7-8 | 1.8 mi |
Ottawa Township High School 211 East Main Street, Ottawa, IL 61350 | 9-12 | 0.2 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 718 Columbus St
Tax History
Tax History for 718 Columbus St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$5,794
9%
$56,255
12%
2023
$5,303
100%
$50,349
10%
2022
-100%
$45,697
7%
2021
$4,605
6%
$42,831
5%
2020
$4,352
-2%
$40,687
1%
2019
$4,456
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$40,272
2%
2019
$4,456
112%
$39,305
3%
2017
$2,098
4%
$38,101
4%
2016
$2,015
—
$36,467
5%
2016
$2,015
—
$34,787
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718 Columbus Street, Ottawa, IL 61350 (MLS# 12621322) is a Commercial property. 718 Columbus Street is currently listed for $239,900 and was received on April 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 718 Columbus Street? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in Ottawa? You can browse all Ottawa real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.