Heritage Harbor Ottawa Resort Offers Quick Move-In Homes, Including Nov. 18-20 Auction Sale of West Harbor Loft Townhomes

Buyers eager to purchase a waterfront resort-style home they can enjoy right away can choose from a variety of inventory homes currently available at Heritage Harbor Ottawa Resort, a marina resort community along the Illinois River in Starved Rock Country. Among the homes ready for quick move-in are the West Harbor Lofts, a series of harbor-side multi-level townhomes that will be sold by online auction November 18 – 20 via SVN AuctionWorks.

“We’re extremely excited to offer our West Harbor Loft townhomes at auction, because we know many buyers increasingly prefer this format for the quick closing time and competitive pricing it allows,” said Tammy Barry, director of sales and marketing at Heritage Harbor Ottawa. “Whether they’re purchasing a home to enjoy themselves or as an investment property to rent out, this auction is a unique opportunity to buy one or more homes in our community in a very short time frame. We also have a number of other move-in-ready residences available in the community that buyers can purchase now and still move in to enjoy Starved Rock Country during the beautiful fall months.”

Located at 1970 N. 2753rd Road in Ottawa, Illinois, just 90 minutes southwest of Chicago, Heritage Harbor Ottawa is a 142-acre master-planned development of single-family homes, townhomes, vacation cottages, carriage homes and condos, centered on a 32-acre harbor and full-service marina. With its offering of boating amenities, waterfront living, and nearby recreational opportunities such as Starved Rock State Park and the I&M Canal Trail, the community offers a resort lifestyle for those seeking a vacation, retirement or full-time residence in this region.

The four available West Harbor Loft townhomes all measure 1,380 square feet and feature two bedrooms, two baths and tandem two-car garages. The suggested opening bids for the online auction, which runs November 18-20, range from $198,000 to $225,000 for individual residences or $840,000 for investors interested in purchasing all four units.

Each four-level home opens into a first-floor foyer area with adjacent flex space that Barry noted is convenient for accommodating overnight guests. “Many of our buyers use these residences as vacation homes where they frequently host friends and family, so they appreciate an area like this that can serve as extra sleeping quarters, a mudroom for stashing outdoor equipment, or simply a quiet seating area away from the main living space,” she said.

The first floor also connects to a tandem two-car garage, which has an oversized storage closet to accommodate boating and fishing equipment, bicycles and other recreational gear.

“We call these our adventure homes in large part because they offer so much space for all the ‘toys’ and outdoor gear people will want to use in this well-known recreation region,” said Barry. “Another plus is that the tandem garage can easily store a boat or jet skis in the off season.”

One flight up, the main living space features a combined living and dining area separated from the kitchen by a breakfast bar. A small balcony off the living area overlooks the harbor, while a large grilling deck is conveniently located off the kitchen. Each available home features engineered wood flooring in the living space, stainless steel appliances and solid surface countertops in the kitchen, and nautical touches such as cabled railings on the stairs and oversized white trim work throughout the home.

“Each residence has a very relaxed style that reflects the waterfront location and resort lifestyle at Heritage Harbor,” said Barry. “The color scheme and finishes vary in each home, and two of the units feature electric fireplaces, so individual buyers can choose the home that best fits their aesthetic. We also have one home available fully furnished, which is a great option for an investment buyer looking for a very turnkey vacation rental property.”

Buyers interested in learning more about the townhomes, or participating in the online-only auction which runs from Wednesday, November 18 at 11 a.m. through Friday, November 20 at 11 a.m., should visit SVNAuctionworks.com and register to bid. Pre-auction bids are highly encouraged.

Buyers who want to purchase an immediate-delivery home through traditional brokerage sales at Heritage Harbor Ottawa can also choose from a selection of homes ranging from small vacation cottages priced from $159,000 to larger single-family homes priced up to $379,000.

“We have several vacation cottages ready for fall move-in in our popular Cottages at Heron’s Landing neighborhood, including a 560-square-foot cottage priced at $159,000 that would be an ideal vacation rental investment,” noted Barry. “We also have a beautiful three-bedroom, three-bath single-family home priced at $329,000 in our Cottage Green neighborhood, which would be a wonderful choice for anyone looking for a retirement or full-time home in a unique waterfront location.”

For more information on available homes at Heritage Harbor Ottawa, visit www.heritageharborottawa.com, call (815) 433-5000 or email hho@heritageharborottawa.com.

About Heritage Harbor Ottawa
Heritage Harbor Ottawa is a 142-acre master-planned marina resort community of 600 homes located on the Illinois River in Ottawa, Ill., just 90 minutes from downtown Chicago. Featuring a 32-acre marina surrounded by pocket neighborhoods of waterfront custom homes, condominiums, cottages and townhomes, Heritage Harbor Ottawa is a unique residential option in Starved Rock Country for those seeking a vacation, retirement or full-time home on the water. For more information, visit www.heritageharborottawa.com.