About Us

We are a fourth generation family owned business comprised of four separate entities: Ottawa Realty LLC (commercial office space), T.R. Godfrey Trust (retail store fronts), Griffin Legacy LLC (restaurant and retail store fronts) and Godfrey Farms LLC (farmland). These combined entities offer over 65,000 sq. feet of prime commercial real estate in Ottawa, Illinois. 

Ottawa is a city in, and the county seat of, LaSalle County, Illinois located just eighty miles southwest of Chicago at the confluence of the Illinois and Fox Rivers. As a result of numerous silica sand deposits Ottawa has been a major sand and glass center for more than a century. Surrounded by some of the finest farmland in the world, LaSalle County is also a major agricultural center. Ottawa’s historic downtown district offers exciting small boutique shops and fabulous restaurants ranging from small coffee shops to high end cuisine with a down home feel. Ottawa is recognized as the scenic gateway to Starved Rock State Park, with some 2 million+ visitors per year while boasting one of the finest marinas on the entire Illinois River, Heritage Harbor.  

Take a stroll through history and stand at the site of the first of the Lincoln-Douglas debates on August 21,1858, visit the gravesite of W.D. Boyce founder of the Boy Scouts, and learn about the sad and unfortunate story of the Radium Girls. Admire the history of Ottawa by visiting a fascinating number of murals throughout the city. Make a special point of not missing the fabulous 3D “Revolution” mural created by world famous Trompe L’oeil artist, John Pugh, on the historic Central Life Building! 

Since 1924, the Godfrey family has been opening doors to business professionals for both commercial office and stand-alone locations. Today we continue to offer quality properties at affordable prices. Let us help you to find the perfect location to rent office space, retail space, restaurant space, or apartments in one of our prime downtown locations. We invite you to contact us to discuss your needs!