318 E Prospect Avenue, Ottawa, IL 61350 (MLS # 12449452)

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Don't miss this opportunity to own one of Ottawa's premier riverfront estates, where historic charm meets riverfront luxury. Offering quintessential panoramic views of the waterfront, the property combines history, character and comfort in one exceptional setting. Outdoors, the estate's expansive patio and gardens echo its storied past, providing a setting for both peaceful tranquility of the riverfront, serenity as well as offer the perfect space for lively entertaining. Inside you'll find a spacious layout and flow, as the gracious entryway welcomes family and guests. The main level features a large living room with fireplace, a formal dining room with built ins, charming arched doorways, a cozy office with cabinetry, card room and 1/2 bath. At the heart of the home, the kitchen(Miele ovens, Subzero refrigerator, cooktop island with stainless hood) opens to the adjacent family room, offering wooden beams, cozy fireplace, wet bar and floor to ceiling windows and slider, to capture the ever changing riverfront views. The second floor offers 4 bedrooms, to include a large primary bedroom which opens to a smaller bedroom which could serve as a nursery, or become a custom wardrobe closet or ensuite primary bathroom. Two additional bedrooms, one with attached full bath, ensure ample space and functionality for family and guests. The main full bath offers tub/shower and river views. "Casa Godfrey" as it's been known for many generations, is a riverfront gem, walking distance to Charming Historic Ottawa, with its wonderful selection of shopping and dining, the greater Starved Rock Country, area, home to gorgeous state parks for hiking, the I & M Canal hiking/biking trail and much much more. Schedule your tour today!

DAYS ON MARKET 67 LAST UPDATED 10/28/2025
YEAR BUILT 1929 COMMUNITY Danway / Dayton / Naplate / Ottawa / Prairie Cent
GARAGE SPACES 2.0 COUNTY LaSalle
STATUS Active PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family

SCHOOLS
School District Ottawa Township High School
Elementary School Mckinley Elementary: K-4th Grade
Jr. High School Shepherd Middle School
High School Ottawa Township High School

PRICE HISTORY
Prior to Oct 11, '25 $625,000
Oct 11, '25 - Oct 28, '25 $605,000
Oct 28, '25 - Today $550,000


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Bar Fridge, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
AREA Danway / Dayton / Naplate / Ottawa / Prairie Cent
BASEMENT Full, Unfinished, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Brick
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Forced Air, Steam
INTERIOR Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Wet Bar
LOT 0.69 acre(s)
LOT DESCRIPTION Views
LOT DIMENSIONS 117x298x117x305
PARKING Concrete, On Site, Detached, Garage
SEWER Public Sewer
STYLE Georgian
TAXES 15153.92
VIEW Yes
VIEW DESCRIPTION Water
WATER Public
WATERFRONT Yes
WATERFRONT DESCRIPTION River Front, Waterfront
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