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749 Fort Street, Ottawa, ILVideo Tour of 749 Fort Street, Ottawa, IL.
Welcome to this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom tri-level home located on Ottawa's desirable south side! Offering a functional layout and numerous recent updates, this home is move-in ready and designed for comfortable everyday living. The main level features a bright and inviting living room that flows seamlessly into the dining area and kitchen, creating an ideal space for gathering with family and friends. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms and a full bathroom. The lower level offers a spacious family room, a second full bathroom, a large laundry room, and an expansive crawl space providing excellent storage. Step outside to enjoy the newly installed concrete patio (2024) with a privacy fence, creating the perfect setting for relaxing or entertaining. The deep 1+ car attached garage features a new front and back service doors (2025), and the new concrete sidewalk and driveway (2024) adds to the home's curb appeal. Additional major updates include new windows (2021), offering peace of mind for years to come. Conveniently located near parks, schools, shopping, dining, and all that Ottawa has to offer, this is a wonderful opportunity to own a thoughtfully updated home in a desirable neighborhood. Schedule your private showing today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 749 Fort St
General
- Price: $246,900
- Taxes: $5,854 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12697470
Interior
- Basement: None
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 5
- Parking Features: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Unassigned, Off-Street, Driveway, On Street, Owned, Garage
Location
- Area: Danway / Dayton / Naplate / Ottawa / Prairie Center
- County: LaSalle
- Township: South Ottawa
- Driving Directions: From 6 and 23 - Take 23 south over the bridge - Turn right (west) on W Glover - Turn left (south) on Fort St - Home will be on the right (west) part of the curve
School Information
- School District: 141
- Elem School District: 141
- Midd School District: 141
- High School District: 140
- High School: Ottawa Township High School
- Private School: Ottawa Township High School
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
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement Desc.: None
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,550
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1958
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: On Street
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 44 x 70 x 90 x 120
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
- Fencing (Description): Partial
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1958
- Tax Amount: $5,854.22
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 2214113020
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Schools
Schools serving 749 Fort St
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lincoln Elementary School, Ottawa, IL 1110 West Main Street, Ottawa, IL 61350 | PK-4 | 1 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 | 1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 749 Fort St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,854
7%
$64,130
8%
2024
$5,490
7%
$59,106
9%
2023
$5,108
100%
$54,356
10%
2022
-100%
$49,626
7%
2021
$2,752
-23%
$46,528
5%
2020
$3,571
1%
$44,363
3%
2019
$3,544
—
$43,030
3%
2019
$3,544
26%
$41,932
2%
2017
$2,816
—
$41,022
4%
2016
$2,826
—
$39,558
4%
2016
$2,826
—
$37,858
—
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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749 Fort Street, Ottawa, IL 61350 (MLS# 12697470) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 749 Fort Street is currently listed for $246,900 and was received on July 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 749 Fort 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.
