429 3rd Avenue

Ottawa, IL 61350

This sunny 3 bedroom RANCH in South Ottawa has it all! Walk into a bright sitting room (formal front porch) that has windows all around the perimeter - your house plants will blossom from the natural light. This open entry room can be used as an extention of your living space, an office, or both. The formal dining room, upgraded kitchen, and spacious bright sitting area have no walls dividing one room from another - a great example of a true OPEN FLOOR CONCEPT! The kitchen has newer oak cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The bathroom is spacious and updated. Main floor living areas feature tasteful laminate floors. The whole house has solid oak doors and upgraded hardware, handles, and fixtures. The formal dining room has sliding doors that invite you to a 20x13 deck on the side of the house. The BASEMENT has a lot to offer - a family room, 3rd bedroom, separate laundry room with a full-size washer and dryer, and 22x11 storage space. Great yard with lovely landscaping. The 24x18 garage has plenty of room to accommodate more than one vehicle, perhaps bikes, a workshop or a creative studio. The garage has 2 overhead doors: one facing the long driveway for guest parking and the 2nd one facing the alley. Roof, siding, windows, electric, plumbing, mechanics were all done in 2017. Perfect starter home or a great house to downsize to; it could also be a GREAT INVESTMENT - rental values are $1, 600-$1, 700. ALL APPLIANCES STAY. STELLAR LOCATION: Walking distance to Downtown Ottawa, a couple of blocks away from a new children's playground, easy access to RT 23, RT 6, and I-80, and a short drive to Starved Rock Country State Parks and amenities. LOW TAXES which could be even less: property was previously rented, therefore does not have a homestead exemption - taxes will be less once homeowner exemption is applied. This home qualifies for 100% USDA FINANCING and a few DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE GRANTS for home owner occcupant purchasers - please CALL FOR DETAILS.