LaSalle County property record for 224 E Van Buren St, Ottawa, IL 61350
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,927 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $8,858 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-11-427-011 |
| Primary APN | 22-11-427-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,927 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Street Address | 224 E VAN BUREN ST |
|---|---|
| City | OTTAWA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61350-3662 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TOWN OF OTTAWA, W40' S115' LT 1 & E20' S115' LT 2 BLK 39 SEC 11-33-3 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 33 |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | OTTAWA (ORIGINAL TOWN) |
| Legal Block | 39 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 |
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH OTTAWA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 963600 |
224 E Van Buren St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2016.
Source: LaSalle County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 224 E VAN BUREN ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-3662 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 9, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 9, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 25, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201611574 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 201027866 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 224 E Van Buren St was $8,858, up 6.3% 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 | $8,858.00 (+6.33%) | $93,964 (+8.5%) Land $7,371 Building $86,593 | $281,892 (+8.5%) Land $22,113 Building $259,779 |
| 2024 | $8,331.00 | $86,603 (+8.74%) Land $6,794 Building $79,809 | $259,809 (+8.74%) Land $20,382 Building $239,427 |
| 2023 | $79,642 (+9.53%) Land $6,248 Building $73,394 | $238,926 (+9.53%) Land $18,744 Building $220,182 | |
| 2022 | $72,712 Land $9,472 Building $63,240 | $218,136 Land $28,416 Building $189,720 |
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 224 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 224 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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