1517 Lasalle Street, Ottawa, Illinois 61350


$40,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 1,230
Cost/Sqft: $41
Beds: 1
Baths: 1
Year Built: 1911
Property Taxes: $2,028
Days On Market: 455
Lot Size: 0,14
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Description

Exciting opportunity at the infamous "Rainbow House"! This 1,230 sq. ft. ranch home, bursting with potential, is ready for its next chapter! Featuring 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and located just minutes from downtown restaurants and shopping, this property offers incredible flexibility. Whether you're envisioning it as a rental, a starter home, or even a business space (as it has been used before), the possibilities are endless. While the home needs some updates and TLC, its unique charm and prime location make it a diamond in the rough. With a little creativity, you can transform this iconic property into something truly special. Don't miss your chance to bring new life to the "Rainbow House"! Can be purchased as a package with 1507 La Salle (MLS 12257016) for 310,000.

Property Specifics

Single Family
1911
No
0.14
0 / Not Applicable
12257659
2102424004

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Jefferson Elementary: K-4th Grad
141
Middle School
Shepherd Middle School
141 Not in DB
High School
Ottawa Township High School
140 Not in DB
Alternate Elementary School
Central Elementary: 5th And 6th
Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
8 Jan, 2014 Sold $33,500 MRED MLS
20 Dec, 2013 Under contract $39,900 MRED MLS
Last price change $42,000 MRED MLS
18 Sep, 2013 Listed for sale $42,000 MRED MLS
30 Nov, 2017 Sold $45,000 MRED MLS
21 Nov, 2017 Under contract $69,900 MRED MLS
16 Nov, 2017 Listed for sale $69,900 MRED MLS
4 Feb, 2025 Sold $40,000 MRED MLS
8 Jan, 2025 Under contract $50,000 MRED MLS
17 Dec, 2024 Listed for sale $50,000 MRED MLS
27 Feb, 2026 Under contract $140,000 MRED MLS
24 Feb, 2026 Listed for sale $140,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 1
Bedrooms Above Ground: 1
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
First Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 0
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: Unfinished

Other Specifics

1
Concrete
40X150
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2014 $1,089
2017 $1,779
2025 $2,028
2026 $2,215

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Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group