LaSalle County property record for 501 Elm St, Ottawa, IL 61350
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 798 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $378,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,301 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-10-416-019 |
| Primary APN | 21-10-416-019 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 798 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Street Address | 501 ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | OTTAWA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61350-3201 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HESS' ADD TO OTTAWA, LT 16 BLK 3 SEC 10-33-3 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 33 |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | HESS' ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | OTTAWA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 962800 |
501 Elm St is owned by a company that bought it in November 2019.
Source: LaSalle County records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1232 RETZ DR, OTTAWA, IL 61350-1253 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 27, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 27, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201916367 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 501 ELM ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-3201 |
| Document Number | 0201916367 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201916367 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $567.00 |
| 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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| Address | 1332 RETZ DR, OTTAWA, IL 61350 |
| Document Number | 0201916369 |
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| Date | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201916369 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 501 Elm St was $2,301, 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 | $2,301.00 (+7.52%) | $22,942 Land $5,877 Building $17,065 | $68,826 Land $17,631 Building $51,195 |
| 2024 | $2,140.00 | ||
| 2023 | $18,606 (+10.18%) Land $4,766 Building $13,840 | $55,818 (+10.18%) Land $14,298 Building $41,520 | |
| 2022 | $16,887 Land $4,901 Building $11,986 | $50,661 Land $14,703 Building $35,958 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 501 Elm 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.
The area around 501 Elm 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 200 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Surf Internet, Verizon.
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