LaSalle County property record for 203 E Van Buren St, Ottawa, IL 61350
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,002 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,897 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2026 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-14-211-001 |
| Primary APN | 22-14-211-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,002 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Street Address | 203 E VAN BUREN ST |
|---|---|
| City | OTTAWA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61350-3661 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DAY'S ADD TO OTTAWA, LT 5 BLK 1 SEC 14-33-3 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 33 |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | DAYS ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH OTTAWA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 963600 |
203 E Van Buren St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2026.
Source: LaSalle County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 203 E VAN BUREN ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-3661 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FINANCIAL PLUS CREDIT UNION |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FINANCIAL PLUS CREDIT UNION |
| Apr 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST STATE BANK OTTAWA |
| Jul 19, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 19, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 19, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 10, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20266111 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 18, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 201809854 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Property Address | 203 E VAN BUREN ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-3661 |
| Document Number | 0000006111 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20266111 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $22,725.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 203 E VAN BUREN ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-3661 |
| Date | Jun 19, 2026 |
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| Name | FINANCIAL PLUS CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 6.37% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 203 E VAN BUREN ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-3661 |
| Document Number | 0000006763 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20266763 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 203 E VAN BUREN ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-3661 |
| Document Number | 0000006763, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20266763 |
| Name | FINANCIAL PLUS CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 18, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.51% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Property Address | 203 E VAN BUREN ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-3661 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 202005782 |
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| Date | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202005782 |
| Name | FIRST STATE BANK OTTAWA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 203 E VAN BUREN ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-3661 |
| Document Number | 201809854 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201809854 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 203 E VAN BUREN ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-3661 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 203 E Van Buren St was $2,897, up 7.6% 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 | $2,897.00 (+7.62%) | $34,771 Land $7,949 Building $26,822 | $104,313 Land $23,847 Building $80,466 |
| 2024 | $2,692.00 | ||
| 2023 | $29,471 (+9.53%) Land $6,737 Building $22,734 | $88,413 (+9.53%) Land $20,211 Building $68,202 | |
| 2022 | $26,907 Land $9,189 Building $17,718 | $80,721 Land $27,567 Building $53,154 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 203 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 203 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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