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$223,500

For Sale - Active
1217 Retz Dr, Ottawa, IL 61350
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,760 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1957
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 14 hours ago
Updated: Aug 25, 2025 at 06:31PM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$267
Cap Rate
4.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-6.2%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.75
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-2.0%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1957
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

MUST SEE! Come view this Four-bedroom one level home with 2 baths located Northside Ottawa with easy access to nearby Interstate 80 for easy travel for work or shopping. Featuring large 19 x 23 family room that is great for entertaining! Living room provides natural light with corner windows allowing great sunshine. This room can also be a nice dining room. Luxury vinyl flooring provides easy maintenance and beauty. Large kitchen with abundance of counterspace, a great pantry and snack bar to accommodate stools. If you enjoy cooking, you will enjoy this kitchen design. Laundry conveniently located on main level. Partially fenced yard provides privacy, and the Patio location also features great space for outdoor living with access from sliding door from family room and pass thru garage door. First bathroom is newly updated with 5ft shower installed last year. Other bathroom has dual access with additional access to master bedroom for convenience. Gutter guards installed 2022. All kitchen and laundry appliances are included in the home purchase. Crawl access has pull up door access thru family room step. City of Ottawa Water is supplied to the association; base cost $30 approximate and water usage is added to each bill. Workroom shed measures 11 x 16 with concrete floor and is a great space for a hobby. The other shed 8 x 12 provides great storage for lawn equipment or other additional storage. Come see this great home today!

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Property Details


Parking

  • Details: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Attached, Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Spaces Total: 1

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 8
  • # of Stories: 1
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Asphalt

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential (Assumed)

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 2101215007
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1957

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $5,410

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Other
  • Heating: Wood Stove, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Location

  • County: La Salle

Listing Details


Listed by:
Theresa Poundstone
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
(815) 228-5842

Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS#: 12400319
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$267
Cap Rate
4.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-6.2%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.75
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-2.0%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$223,500
Amount financed:
-$178,800
Down payment:
$44,700
Closing costs:
$6,705
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$51,405
Square feet:
1,760
Cost per square foot:
$127
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.02

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$178,800
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$1,058
Property tax:
$451
Insurance:
$126
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$1,635

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$1,800 $21,600
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$108 -$1,296
Operating income:
$1,692 $20,304

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (25%)
25%-$451-$5,410
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$126-$1,512
Property management: (8%)
8%-$144-$1,728
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$90-$1,080
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$90-$1,080
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (50%)
50%-$901-$10,810

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$791 $9,492
Mortgage payments:
-$1,058 -$12,696
Cash flow:
$267 $3,204