LaSalle County property record for 309 Benton St, Ottawa, IL 61350
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5.5 ba · 4,838 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.506 acres (22,062 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $471,000 (Feb 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $22,220 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-11-321-007 |
| Primary APN | 21-11-321-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,838 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1904 |
| Lot Area | 22,062 sqft (0.506 acres) |
| Street Address | 309 BENTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | OTTAWA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61350-2701 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WALKER'S ADD, E 1/2 LT 6 ALL LTS 7 & 8 BLK 6 SEC 11-33-3 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 33 |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALKERS ADD |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-8 |
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | OTTAWA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 962800 |
309 Benton St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2005.
Source: LaSalle County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 309 BENTON ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-2701 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20053681 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 309 Benton St was $22,220, up 7.8% 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 | $22,220.00 (+7.8%) | $227,509 Land $13,590 Building $213,919 | $682,527 Land $40,770 Building $641,757 |
| 2024 | $20,613.00 | ||
| 2023 | $184,508 (+10.18%) Land $11,021 Building $173,487 | $553,524 (+10.18%) Land $33,063 Building $520,461 | |
| 2022 | $167,461 Land $15,369 Building $152,092 | $502,383 Land $46,107 Building $456,276 |
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 309 Benton 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 | 4 (1984–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
The area around 309 Benton St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 580 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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