LaSalle County property record for 1955 Paul St, Ottawa, IL 61350
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,272 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,420 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $5,258 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage May 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-02-209-009 |
| Primary APN | 21-02-209-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,272 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Lot Area | 7,420 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Street Address | 1955 PAUL ST |
|---|---|
| City | OTTAWA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61350-1543 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DRALLE'S ADD S20' LOT 5 & ALL LOT 6 BLK 2 SEC 2-33-3 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 33 |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | DRALLES ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6 |
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | OTTAWA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 962600 |
1955 Paul St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2018.
Source: LaSalle County records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1955 PAUL ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-1543 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FINANCIAL PLUS CU |
| May 15, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20185764 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Property Address | 1955 PAUL ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-1543 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 202114436 |
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| Date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-14436 |
| Name | FINANCIAL PLUS CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 8, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1955 PAUL ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-1543 |
| Document Number | 201805764 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201805764 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $127.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1955 PAUL ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-1543 |
| Document Number | 201805765 |
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| Date | May 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201805765 |
| Name | PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1955 Paul St was $5,258, up 8.8% 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 | $5,258.00 (+8.77%) | $58,422 Land $5,543 Building $52,879 | $175,266 Land $16,629 Building $158,637 |
| 2024 | $4,834.00 | ||
| 2023 | $47,381 (+10.18%) Land $4,496 Building $42,885 | $142,143 (+10.18%) Land $13,488 Building $128,655 | |
| 2022 | $43,004 Land $5,903 Building $37,101 | $129,012 Land $17,709 Building $111,303 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1955 Paul St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 1955 Paul St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 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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