743 S Locust Street, Ottawa, KS 66067

Property Description

Welcome home to this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home at 743 S Locust Street, Ottawa, KS 66067! This inviting single-family residence, offers 1,378 sq ft of comfortable living space and sits on two spacious lots for added privacy and room to enjoy. Inside, youll find large, open rooms with two separate living spaces?ideal for family time, entertaining, or a quiet home office. A cozy gas fireplace creates a warm atmosphere. The home received new siding in 2022, boosting curb appeal and reducing maintenance.Out back, step onto the covered deck that overlooks the nice fenced-in yard?perfect for BBQs, gardening, or relaxing evenings. Youll especially appreciate the two separate 16x20 garages with electricity, offering generous space for vehicles, a workshop, hobbies, or extra storage. Ottawa, Kansas, blends small-town friendliness with rich heritage along the Marais des Cygnes River. The city features a vibrant historic downtown listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Discover unique shopping and dining, the historic Plaza 1907 (one of the oldest operating cinemas in the world), the Old Depot Museum (housed in an 1888 Santa Fe Depot with local railroad exhibits), and the Carnegie Cultural Center. Outdoor enthusiasts love nearby Forest Park (with pool, trails, open space, and community events?just minutes away), Kanza Park (featuring disc golf and exercise stations), and more. Ottawa stands out as the unique intersection of the Prairie Spirit Trail (51 miles of scenic rail-trail from Ottawa to Iola, great for biking, hiking, and birdwatching) and the Flint Hills Trail State Park (118 miles across east-central Kansas through tallgrass prairie landscapes). This makes it a trail lovers paradise with over 170 combined miles of adventures right from town.With easy access to Kansas City (about 48 miles northeast), this location delivers peaceful hometown living plus recreation, history, and convenience.