LaSalle County property record for 118 E Van Buren St, Ottawa, IL 61350
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,465 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,597 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-11-426-011 |
| Primary APN | 22-11-426-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,465 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Street Address | 118 E VAN BUREN ST |
|---|---|
| City | OTTAWA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61350-3581 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TOWN OF OTTAWA, E60' S115' LT 2 BLK 38 SEC 11-33-3 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 33 |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | OTTAWA (ORIGINAL TOWN) |
| Legal Block | 38 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH OTTAWA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 963600 |
118 E Van Buren St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2022.
Source: LaSalle County records, as of August 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 118 E VAN BUREN ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-3581 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 3, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20228565 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0202208565 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 118 E VAN BUREN ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-3581 |
| Document Number | 0202208565 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-08565 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 118 E VAN BUREN ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-3581 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 118 E Van Buren St was $2,597, down 48.2% from the year before.
Source: LaSalle County assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | LaSalle County |
| County Subdivision | South Ottawa Township |
| Municipality | Ottawa City |
| Elementary School District | Ottawa Elementary School District 141 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Ottawa Township High School District 140 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,597.00 (-48.15%) | $25,795 (-36.23%) Land $7,698 Building $18,097 | $77,385 (-36.23%) Land $23,094 Building $54,291 |
| 2024 | $5,009.00 | $40,453 (-14.7%) Land $7,095 Building $33,358 | $121,359 (-14.7%) Land $21,285 Building $100,074 |
| 2023 | $47,427 (+9.53%) Land $6,525 Building $40,902 | $142,281 (+9.53%) Land $19,575 Building $122,706 | |
| 2022 | $4,665.00 | $43,300 Land $9,973 Building $33,327 | $129,900 Land $29,919 Building $99,981 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 118 E Van Buren St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 29, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 118 E Van Buren St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | OTTAWA serves 18,097 people · EPA ID IL0990800 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Radium resolved · Jul 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 325 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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