LaSalle County property record for 317 Clay St, Ottawa, IL 61350
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 3,584 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.295 acres (12,881 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,928 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-11-320-009 |
| Primary APN | 21-11-320-009 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,584 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Lot Area | 12,881 sqft (0.295 acres) |
| Street Address | 317 CLAY ST |
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| City | OTTAWA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61350-2705 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WALKERS ADD S 1/2 LTS 1 TO 3 BLK 5 SEC 11-33-3 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 33 |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALKERS ADD |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-3 |
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | OTTAWA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 962800 |
317 Clay St is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2016.
Source: LaSalle County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 127 S CASH ST, SENECA, IL 61360-9594 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 201619406 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 11, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 201619404 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 317 Clay St was $2,928, up 7.5% 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 | $2,928.00 (+7.49%) | $29,196 (+10.36%) Land $10,776 Building $18,420 | $87,588 (+10.36%) Land $32,328 Building $55,260 |
| 2024 | $2,724.00 | $26,455 (+11.73%) Land $9,764 Building $16,691 | $79,365 (+11.73%) Land $29,292 Building $50,073 |
| 2023 | $23,678 (+10.18%) Land $8,739 Building $14,939 | $71,034 (+10.18%) Land $26,217 Building $44,817 | |
| 2022 | $21,491 Land $9,840 Building $11,651 | $64,473 Land $29,520 Building $34,953 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 317 Clay 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 317 Clay 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 |
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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 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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