LaSalle County property record for 231 W Main St, Ottawa, IL 61350
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,000 sqft · built 1855 |
| Lot Size | 0.068 acres (2,989 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $191,000 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $8,166 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-11-407-001 |
| Primary APN | 21-11-407-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 4 Units |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 6,000 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1855 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1855 |
| Lot Area | 2,989 sqft (0.068 acres) |
| Street Address | 231 W MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | OTTAWA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61350-2851 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | TOWN OF OTTAWA, W20' LT 4 BLK 17 SEC 11-33-3 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 33 |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | OTTAWA (ORIGINAL TOWN) |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | OTTAWA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2041 |
| Census Tract | 962700 |
231 W Main St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in April 2016.
Source: LaSalle County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9 WINDWARD WAY, OTTAWA, IL 61350-9038 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 4, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20164485 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 27, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 201327953 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 231 W Main St was $8,166, down 2.6% 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 | $8,166.00 (-2.59%) | $81,407 Land $8,765 Building $72,642 | $244,221 Land $26,295 Building $217,926 |
| 2024 | $8,383.00 | ||
| 2023 | $81,407 (+6%) Land $8,765 Building $72,642 | $244,221 (+6%) Land $26,295 Building $217,926 | |
| 2022 | $76,799 Land $8,269 Building $68,530 | $230,397 Land $24,807 Building $205,590 |
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 231 W Main 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–1997) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1997 · river or lake flooding |
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 231 W Main 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 97% of the US · lower than 79% 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 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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