LaSalle County, Illinois
Ottawa Real Estate and Local Guide
Ottawa is a historic city at the confluence of the Fox and Illinois rivers in LaSalle County, serving as a gateway to nearby Starved Rock State Park. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Ottawa best.
About the area
Living in Ottawa, IL
Ottawa hosted the first of the seven Lincoln-Douglas debates on August 21, 1858.
The housing market
Homes in Ottawa
- About 69% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 72% of housing is single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $144,500.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Ottawa home
Washington Square Park
Site of the first Lincoln-Douglas debate on August 21, 1858, and part of a National Register historic district
Reddick Mansion
An 1855 Italianate mansion built by then-sheriff William Reddick
Hegeler Carus Mansion
An 1874-1876 mansion designated a National Historic Landmark
Washington Square Park
A downtown park platted in 1831 featuring a Lincoln and Douglas fountain and Civil War memorial
Neighborhoods
Ottawa areas to know
Washington Park Historic District
A National Register historic district added in 1973 centered on the debate site
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.