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Property Description
Great opportunity on Ottawa's historic East Side! This well-maintained 3-unit property sits on a nicely landscaped corner lot and features a large front porch and 2.5-car detached garage with alley access. Unit 1 offers a 1 bed/1 bathroom layout with front and side entrances, decorative fireplace, and separate dining room. Unit 2 is a charming 1 bed/1 bathroom Second story unit with spacious kitchen and living areas. Unit 3 is the largest and spans two stories, offering 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, zoned AC, a spacious living room, eat-in kitchen, and an oversized second bedroom with attic access. Separate electric panels and gas meters for each unit-owner pays water only. Basement laundry with exterior access provides convenient use for all units. Very clean and ready for tenants to occupy. Great value-add potential in a desirable area!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 838 Congress St
General
- Sold For: $250,000
- Taxes: $5,173 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12426105
- Added to Site: 179 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: Interstate Access, Historical District
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.5
- Total Spaces: 8
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Off-Street, Driveway, Alley Access, Owned, Garage
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: Danway / Dayton / Naplate / Ottawa / Prairie Cent
- County: LaSalle
- Driving Directions: From 6 and 23 - Take 23 south - Turn left (east) on East Main - Follow E Main as it turns into Green Street - Turn left (west) on Congress Street - Home will be on the northwest corner of Congress and Green Street
School Information
- School District: 141
- Midd School District: 141
- High School: Ottawa Township High School
- Private School: Ottawa Township High School
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Steam
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: Aluminum Siding
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Partial
- Roof: Asphalt
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Unit Information
- Units in Building: 3
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.33
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 120 x 120
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $5,173.36
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 2112145015
Listed by Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Sold by Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
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Schools
Schools serving 838 Congress St
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ottawa Township High School 211 East Main Street, Ottawa, IL 61350 | 9-12 | 0.6 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 838 Congress St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/17/2025
Sold
$250,000
1.26%
MLS
7/22/2025
Listed
$246,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
838 Congress Street, Ottawa, IL 61350 (MLS# 12426105) is a Multi-Family property that was sold at $250,000 on October 17, 2025. Want to learn more about 838 Congress Street? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in Ottawa? You can browse all Ottawa real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

