LaSalle County property record for 161 Jones St, Ottawa, IL 61350
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,203 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $61,500 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,963 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-02-412-016 |
| Primary APN | 21-02-412-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,203 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Street Address | 161 JONES ST |
|---|---|
| City | OTTAWA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61350-1540 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | UNION ADD, ALL LT 1 & E25' LT 2 BLK 3 SEC 2-33-3 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 33 |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNION ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 |
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | OTTAWA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3034 |
| Census Tract | 962600 |
161 Jones St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2016.
Source: LaSalle County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 JONES ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-1540 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201617408 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Jones St was $5,963, up 8.6% from the year before.
Source: LaSalle County assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | LaSalle County |
| County Subdivision | 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 | $5,963.00 (+8.64%) | $65,448 Land $5,215 Building $60,233 | $196,344 Land $15,645 Building $180,699 |
| 2024 | $5,489.00 | ||
| 2023 | $53,078 (+10.18%) Land $4,229 Building $48,849 | $159,234 (+10.18%) Land $12,687 Building $146,547 | |
| 2022 | $48,174 Land $8,357 Building $39,817 | $144,522 Land $25,071 Building $119,451 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 161 Jones St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 29, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 2 (40% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 161 Jones St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 359 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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