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    2970 E 1489th. Road lot 2970 Ottawa, IL 61350

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    $59,900

    LAND - Ottawa, IL

    Lot size:
    1.34 Acres
    Added:
    Nov 3, 2025
    Days on Market:
    169
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 21 at 2:06 pm

    Property Features for 2970 E 1489th. Road lot 2970

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Property subtype
    Other
    Zoning
    SINGL
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    2104200034
    Lot size
    1.34 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Year
    2024
    Tax Annual Amount
    1776

    Utilities

    Utilities
    Natural Gas Available
    Sewer type
    Septic Needed
    Water source
    Well Needed

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    Listing Contact
    Joseph Frieders

    Listing agent Joseph Frieders License #471013193

    Listing office Swanson Real Estate 503 E. Church Street, Sandwich, IL

    Listing date Nov 3, 2025

    MLS# 12507283 Listing URL

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    Overview

    Wooded Land Opportunity in Ottawa

    This is an opportunity to own a 1.34-acre wooded lot located on the west edge of unincorporated Ottawa. The front of the lot is flat and cleared, while the back is wooded and slopes down to a small ravine. An adjacent 1.93-acre lot is also available for sale, offering a combined total of 3.27 acres if purchased together. The topography of the second lot is similar. Purchasing both lots could allow for building in the middle, potentially accommodating a walkout basement. Alternatively, the flat area of the land could be used while keeping the home up front. A private well and septic system are required. Detached garages are allowed, up to 800 square feet. The location provides accessibility to shopping, Route 80, historic Ottawa, and other local attractions. Drone photos are available to view the neighborhood and its homes.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Residential land & home ...

    Suggested Use

    Kitchen & Bath Showroom Storage Facility Electronics & Wireless Store Plumbing Service Mobile Phone Store

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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    City
    Ottawa
    County
    LaSalle
    State
    Illinois
    Longitude
    -88.875368
    Latitude
    41.364334

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Residential land & home lot - Two wooded lots available, ideal for building or investment.
    Where is this residential land & home lot located?
    The property is located at 2970 E 1489th. Road lot 2970 Ottawa, IL.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $59,900.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Large lot size: 1.34 acres, with an option to purchase an adjacent 1.93‑acre lot for a total of 3.27 acres.; Combination of cleared, flat land and wooded area with a ravine.; Potential for a walkout basement construction.
    (815) 693-4958
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    Real Estate License ID: 471013193
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

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    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
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    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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