LaSalle County property record for 521 Illinois St, Peru, IL 61354
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,252 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,416 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-16-425-007 |
| Primary APN | 17-16-425-007 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,252 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1888 |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Street Address | 521 ILLINOIS ST |
|---|---|
| City | PERU |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61354-2845 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WHITING, DICKINSON & BURNHAM'S SUB, LT 7 BLK 7 SEC 16-33-1 |
| Legal Range | 01 |
| Legal Township | 33 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITING DICKINSON & BURNHAMS SUB |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PERU |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4030 |
| Census Tract | 963000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Westclox Manufacturing Plant Historic District listed 2007 · 3 contributing resources · NRIS 07000475 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
521 Illinois St, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: LaSalle County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1610 MERIDEN ST, MENDOTA, IL 61342-1036 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Illinois St was $3,416, up 5% from the year before.
Source: LaSalle County assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | LaSalle County |
| County Subdivision | Peru Township |
| Municipality | Peru City |
| Secondary School District | LaSalle-Peru Township High School District 120 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Peru Elementary School District 124 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,416.00 (+5.04%) | $44,253 Land $6,627 Building $37,626 | $132,759 Land $19,881 Building $112,878 |
| 2024 | $3,252.00 | ||
| 2023 | $21,374 (+7.59%) Land $5,733 Building $15,641 | $64,122 (+7.59%) Land $17,199 Building $46,923 | |
| 2022 | $19,867 Land $5,329 Building $14,538 | $59,601 Land $15,987 Building $43,614 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 521 Illinois 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.
Wildfire risk around 521 Illinois St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | PERU serves 9,896 people · EPA ID IL0990850 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 167 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Nextlink, Verizon.
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