Fixer-upper and investor special. Prime Proximity to Ottawa University – Just a short stroll or quick drive from campus (1001 S. Cedar St.), this home is ideal for student housing, faculty, or anyone wanting easy access to OU’s vibrant academic community. Enjoy the energy of college life while benefiting from steady rental demand in this established area. ?
Ottawa, Kansas, blends small-town warmth with rich history and modern appeal. Named after the Ottawa Tribe, the city was founded in the 1860s near the Marais des Cygnes River and grew into a railroad and agricultural hub. Fun highlights include:
• World’s Oldest Operating Movie Theater: Plaza 1907 (certified by Guinness) has been screening films since 1905—catch a flick in this downtown gem! ?
• Stunning Architecture: The Franklin County Courthouse (1893, designed by local legend George P. Washburn) and historic Main Street with Victorian facades evoke a classic Midwest charm. ?
• Outdoor Recreation: Trails like the Prairie Spirit Trail State Park start right here, connecting to over 170 miles of paths for biking, hiking, and exploring. ?
• Community & Culture: Home to Ottawa University (est. 1865), festivals, car shows, the Old Depot Museum, and a strong sense of hometown pride.
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Listed by:
Joe Kosko785-893-3334,
Easy Realty LLC
Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2632036
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
Wall Furnace
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Features
Basement: Crawl Space
Has fireplace: No
Interior area
Total structure area: 660
Total interior livable area: 660 sqft
Finished area above ground: 660
Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
Parking features: Off Street
Lot
Size: 5,625 Square Feet
Dimensions: 75 x 75
Details
Parcel number: OTC2466
Construction
Type & style
Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
Frame
Roof: Composition
Condition
Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
Subdivision: Ottawa
HOA
Has HOA: No
Location
Region: Ottawa
Financial & listing details
Price per square foot: $106/sqft
Tax assessed value: $63,300
Annual tax amount: $1,054
Date on market: 7/16/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Ownership: Investor
Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
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Estimated sales range
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Rent Zestimate®
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Price history
Date
Event
Price
7/17/2026
Listed for sale
$70,000+140.5%$106/sqft
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