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MLS # 11089288 - 118 Wright Drive in Utica - $295,000 FEATURED PROPERTY

This home sits on an exceptional oversized lot! Lovely well maintained 3 to 4 bedroom home with mature trees. Great Sentry 24 brand Round steel pool with deck. The home offers a lot of storage, some hard wood floors, an eat in Kitchen with formal dining, an open living area with an updated gas fireplace, and a separate family room on the main level with electric feed pellet stove.

Listing offered by Starved Rock Realty

See listing on page 2

Swimming pool landscaping ideas PAGE 6

3 techniques to keep mosquitoes out of your backyard oasis

How to fight dirty with a pressure washer

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2607 N. Illinois State Rt. 351, Oglesby MLS#10991356 - $399,900

RARE FIND! Approx 14 acres; 5 separate 2 bedroom houses with old world character. Lots of hardwood floors and natural woodwork. Each house has a garage, separate septic and cisterns. 2 wells on property, 1 dug and one bored. Lots of possible options for water including possibility of Jonesville and Oglesby.

One house has a very long-term tenant that pays $500 per month. One owner occupied and one vacant.

Other 2 houses have barns and one out building - 1 street light has separate electric meter. All houses nicely spaced for privacy. This beautiful park-like property perched high on a hill with wonderful views of the Illinois Valley. Offered by Dee Barrera - 815/252-9696

118 Wright Drive in Utica MLS# 11089288 - $295,000

This home sits on an exceptional oversized lot! Lovely well maintained 3 to 4 bedroom home with mature trees.. Great Sentry 24 brand Round steel pool with deck. The home offers a lot of storage, some hard wood floors, an eat in Kitchen with formal dining, an open living area with an updated gas fireplace, and a separate family room on the main level with electric feed pellet stove. Offered by Dee Barrera 815/252-9696.

1526 Johnson Street, Ottawa MLS #11087582 - $219,000

5 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath roomy Tri-Level home! Some hardwood, laminate, and ceramic floors. Vaulted ceilings and an open floor plan in the living room to kitchen area. Stove, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, and Dryer. 2 car attached garage; maintenance free deck, approximately 12x15. Some updates include 2008 garage door, Roof in 2019 (tear off & new skylights), water heater 2020, and C/A is 2017.

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1428 W. Main Street, Ottawa MLS #11076918 - $67,000

2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 story home with potential; a formal dining room, original woodwork, some built ins, 9’ ceilings. Full basement with inside access. Laundry in the basement. Home is dated but appears to be a solid home ready for some updating. Enclosed porch. Bathroom is 6x6, off the kitchen. There is a 1.5 car attached garage. Looking for cash or conventional financing. Offered by Alice Green 815/488-9712

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Peru – Immaculate side by side duplex, 3 LaSalle – Nice 2-bedroom, 2-bath, c-car LaMoille – Spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath Mendota – Lovely 2-bedroom, 2-bath, bedrooms & 1-car garage for each unit. garage home on corner lot. home on 2.75 wooded acres.

2-car attached garage ranch home. #11094568 $288,000 #11092046 $117,000 #11090897 $205,900 #11090551 $189,900

Peru – Nice & neat 3-bedroom, 2.5 baths LaSalle – Spacious all brick 4-bedroom, LaSalle – Potential in this 3-bedroom, Putnam – Lovely 4-bedroom, 2.5 baths home with in-ground pool.

4-bath, classic stately 2-story home.

1-bath home with1-car garage. ranch style home on 2 large lots. #11090250 $269,900 #11088346 $329,000 #11086303 $59,900 #11083460 $329,500

LaSalle – Move in ready home with updates Granville – A rare find & quality throughout LaSalle – Cute 2-bedroom home on corner Peru – Ranch 2-bedroom, 1-bath home being galore, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. this property, 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. lot with 3-season room. sold AS-IS, off street parking. #11077441 $139,900 #11076811 $1,250,000 #11076685 $62,000 #11071872 $75,000

Princeton – New construction home with 3 Peru – Affordable 3-bedroom, 1.75 bath ranch Wenona – Great potential in this 4-bedroom, LaSalle – Great investment, currently rented bedrooms, 2 baths & 3-car garage. with 2-car garage.

2-bath tri-level home.

2-bedroom home, full basement. #11068470 $322,000 #11059006 $97,500 #11038205 $100,000 #11032364 $46,000

LaSalle – Great starter home with Granville – Move in ready 4-bedroom, 2-bath Ladd – Motivated seller! Charming Peru – Duplex features 2-bedroom, 2-bath & 3-bedroom, 2-car garage, full basement. home with recent updates & garage.

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Oglesby – Ranch home, 3 bedrooms, Sheffield – Beautiful tongue & groove log Peru – Spacious duplex with 2 bedrooms, Peru – New construction, 2,100 sq. ft. large back yard & 2-car garage. home with open floor plan on 42+ acres. 2 baths with master suite. with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths #10887400 $249,900 #10882648 $627,900 #10781103 $350,000 #10781099 $350,000

LOT LISTINGS Streator – Corner lot, next to playground & pavilion, quiet subdivision. #11070220.................................................$27,000 Princeton – Nice .92-acre lot just minutes north of town, located on asphalt road. #11032382.............................. $25,000 Granville – Great building lot in quiet established subdivision, septic required. #10995406.................................... $35,000 Oglesby – Lovely ½ acres wooded lot, affordable building site in great neighborhood. #10896533 ........................ $39,900 Oglesby – Great location, large wooded .34-acre lot, not far from new lake & park. #10896506............................ $28,900 Oglesby – Almost ½ acre wooded lot, beautiful & affordable, nice neighborhood. #10896458 ............................... $19,900 Tonica – Corner building lot, water & utilities to site, shed included. #10829827.................................................... $16,900 Utica -Affordable single-family lot with city sewer & water, restrictive covenants. #10775030 ............................... $25,000 Putnam – Lake view residential lot, close to clubhouse & boat launch. #10105633 ................................................. $6,000 Utica – Residential building lot, city sewer & water, restrictive covenants. #08977584 .......................................... $25,000 Utica – Single family lot in established development with city water & sewer. #08762325 ..................................... $14,500 Utica – Large residential lot, close to interstate, city water & sewer, curbs, sidewalks. #08289764........................ $28,000 Utica – Walking distance to historic downtown, large lot, curbs & sidewalks. #08289751...................................... $28,000

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Mendota – Multi purpose property on 2.14 acres & high traffic location. #10971762 $380,000

Peru – High traffic on Rt.6, approx. 1400 sq. ft., offices, store front & basement. #10958311 $1,150 per month

LaSalle – One of a kind multi-purpose property, 7,500 sq ft shop, office, storage. #10953319 $750,000

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COMMERCIAL LAND Ottawa – L-shaped 2.92 acres, portion of property retention pond. #10968940.....................$88,000 Ladd – 26 acres of prime commercial land NW corner of I 80 & IL 89. #10954862............... $145,000 Princeton – Cleared, level building site features 2.88 acres in business plaza. #10878168...$300,000 Princeton – Cleared, level building site features .51 acres zoned B2. #10878119 ................. $100,000 Princeton – Cleared, level building site features .43 acres in high traffic area. #10878085... $100,000 Spring Valley – Great opportunity on this 3.43 lot, county road access. #10516038 ............ $125,000 Peru – Prime lot close to Rt 251, 7.9 acres, TIF & Enterprise zones. #10478002 ...................$650,000 A NewsTribune Publication | Illinois Valley Homes | June/July 2021 5

Swimming pool landscaping ideas Backyard pools provide a way to cool off and enjoy a taste of luxury without having to travel. Backyard pools provided even more convenience and a welcome respite in 2020, as many public pools were closed in response to social distancing restrictions put in place during the pandemic.

After installing pools, many homeowners realize that touching up the landscaping around the pool can provide the finishing touch to their backyard retreats. Not all landscaping is the same, and homeowners should choose plants that look beautiful, are tolerant to pool splash-out and won’t outgrow the area.

The home and garden resource The Spruce notes that a plant that is attractive at two feet tall can grow rapidly and drop leaves or other debris into the pool.

When selecting options for pool landscaping, there are some considerations to keep in mind:

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 Choose plants that will provide privacy.  Know which kind of climate a plant needs prior to purchasing it. Tropical plants may be fitting poolside, but will they endure when the season is over?  Design according to the theme of the home, as plants should complement the existing style. Modern foliage may not blend well with a home styled after a traditional English cottage.  Decide whether you can accept spreading or trailing plants that can cascade over retaining walls and other infrastructure.  Look at trees that won’t drop too many leaves, flowers or fruit into the water.  Think about having layers of plants to soften the landscape, which can make a small pool seem bigger and more luxurious, indicates the landscaping company Earth Development, Inc.  Don’t overlook the possibility of a lawn abutting pavers or concrete surrounding a pool, as it can soften the edges and keep spaces open and inviting.

 Incorporate herbs or fragrant plants, which can transform a pool day into a spa experience. Consider low-maintenance lavender as an option.

Pool landscaping must marry a variety of different fea-

tures and plant requirements.

As a result, a professional consultation may be the route to take. Landscape architects will have the know-how to select plant varieties that will be tolerant, beautiful and fulfill homeowners’ wishes.

Backyard pools can make a backyard retreat that much more enjoyable. Landscaping offers the softness and beauty that adds a finishing touch to poolside retreats.

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Fight against the bite!

3 techniques to keep mosquitoes out of your backyard oasis The value of a retreat-like backyard was never more apparent than in 2020. Over the last year-plus, much of the world has been forced to stay home as a global pandemic has claimed millions of lives while countless others have had to fight to survive in hospitals. It’s no surprise people

have looked for a respite from the harsh realities of living during a deadly pandemic, and many turned their attention to their own backyards to provide such an escape.

The online home remodeling platform Houzz reported a 58 percent annual increase in project leads for home

professionals in June 2020.

Contractors who specialize in outdoor spaces saw the biggest increase in demand.

A revamped outdoor space can provide the perfect retreat for homeowners who want to get away from it all. But one winged, unwelcome guest can quickly transform an oasis

into an uninviting space.

Mosquitoes make their presence felt in many areas each summer. These pesky, often hungry insects can carry disease, and their bites can be painful and itchy. Homeowners can try these three techniques to keep mosquitoes out of their backyards.

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REMOVE STANDING WATER. Standing water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes, who don’t even need a lot of water to successfully breed. A daily walk around the property may uncover kids’ toys, empty flower pots or other small receptacles that can collect water. Even clogged gutters can lead to the accumulation of a small amount of water, and that can be enough for mosquitoes to breed. Remove these potential breeding grounds when you find them, and do so each day, as mosquitoes mature from eggs to nymphs in roughly four days.

MOW REGULARLY. Mowing the lawn so the grass never gets too high is another way to make a backyard less hospitable to mosquitoes.

The pest experts at Terminix¨ note that mosquitoes seek tall grass to protect them from the elements, including wind and hot summer sun. Mowing enough so grass never gets too high in summer can make backyards less inviting to mosquitoes.

plants can be part of homeowners’ strategy to repel mosquitoes.

Various plants have mosquito-repellant qualities. For example, bee balm releases a fragrance as it grows, and mosquitoes don’t like that fragrance. Homeowners can speak with a local lawn and garden professional PLANT WITH MOSQUITOES for recommendations about IN MIND. The home remodeling ex- plants that can thrive in their perts at HGTV note that region and repel mosquitoes

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Lot 11 Arrowhead Dr., Norht Utica $70,500

Jose Maldonado 815-830-3715

902 Roosevelt Rd., LaSalle $84,000

113 Scott Ave., Lot 63, Oglesby $44,900

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Pat Majors 815-228-6353

944 3rd St., La Salle $50,000

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2212 Liberty Lane, Peru $265,000

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2017 12th St., Peru $82,500

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601 W. Cleveland St. Spring Valley $279,900

Lot 12 Ann Marie Dr., North Utica $85,000

Multi-Unit

2.19 Acres

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Martha Moscosa 815-993-0804

Jeff Mills 815-228-7833

Pat Olsen 815-910-5983

Christine & Jerry Schweickert 815-488-2990

Brian Phillips 630-800-8622

Theresa Washkowiak

815-481-4663

Kathy Zidow 815-488-4874

1904 Walnut St., Peru $53,000

410 W. 4th St., Lostant $95,000

1186 N. Gooding St., La Salle $69,500

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305 Kain St., Ottawa $269,000

3BD/ 2BA

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2119 6th St., Peru $86,000

3BD/ 1BA

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#11064971 1708 15th St., Peru $170,000

3BD/ 2BA

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2612 E 506th Rd., Oglesby $87,900

3BD/ 2BA

#11031143

Janko Realty welcomes new agent, Jeff Mills, to our team!

Taking care of your real estate needs is something I will give my full attention to!

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