LaSalle County property record for 227 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,640 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,496 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,514 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-11-235-016 |
| Primary APN | 21-11-235-016 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,640 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Lot Area | 4,496 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Street Address | 227 E LAFAYETTE ST |
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| City | OTTAWA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61350-2248 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STATES ADD, E60' LT 1, N20' E60 LT 6 BLK 63 SEC 11-33-3 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 33 |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | STATES ADD SUB OF BLKS 61 THRU 63 87 88 |
| Legal Block | 63 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-6 |
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | OTTAWA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 962700 |
Source: LaSalle County records, as of August 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 227 E LAFAYETTE ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-2248 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201713505 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 19, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 201521575 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 227 E LAFAYETTE ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-2248 |
| Document Number | 201713505 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201713505 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $105.00 |
| 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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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 | $4,514.00 (+17.46%) | $45,000 (+10.36%) Land $4,581 Building $40,419 | $135,000 (+10.36%) Land $13,743 Building $121,257 |
| 2024 | $3,843.00 | $40,776 (+11.73%) Land $4,151 Building $36,625 | $122,328 (+11.73%) Land $12,453 Building $109,875 |
| 2023 | $36,495 (+10.18%) Land $3,715 Building $32,780 | $109,485 (+10.18%) Land $11,145 Building $98,340 | |
| 2022 | $33,123 Land $7,621 Building $25,502 | $99,369 Land $22,863 Building $76,506 |
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.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 118 (1979–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 15 of 118 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% 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 |
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| 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 272 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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