LaSalle County property record for 524 E Van Buren St, Ottawa, IL 61350
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5.5 ba · 4,762 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 1.51 acres (65,776 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $30,434 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-12-336-003 |
| Primary APN | 22-12-336-003 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 4,762 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Lot Area | 65,776 sqft (1.51 acres) |
| Street Address | 524 E VAN BUREN ST |
|---|---|
| City | OTTAWA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61350-3644 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HIGHLAND ADD, ALL ORIG LTS 9 & 10, BLK 1 & PT ADJ VAC RIVER AVE (EX COM SW COR LT 10, N138' SE33.5' E53.8' S117'W80'TOPOB) SE |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 33 |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9-10 |
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH OTTAWA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 963600 |
524 E Van Buren St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2023.
Source: LaSalle County records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 524 E VAN BUREN ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-3644 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 15, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0202305282 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 524 E VAN BUREN ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-3644 |
| Document Number | 0202305282 |
| Map Reference | MB E PG 29 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-05282 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 524 E VAN BUREN ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-3644 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 524 E Van Buren St was $30,434, up 5.9% from the year before.
Source: LaSalle County assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | LaSalle County |
| County Subdivision | South 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 | $30,434.00 (+5.89%) | $308,198 (+8.5%) Land $78,263 Building $229,935 | $924,594 (+8.5%) Land $234,789 Building $689,805 |
| 2024 | $28,742.00 | $284,054 (+8.74%) Land $72,132 Building $211,922 | $852,162 (+8.74%) Land $216,396 Building $635,766 |
| 2023 | $261,223 (+9.53%) Land $66,334 Building $194,889 | $783,669 (+9.53%) Land $199,002 Building $584,667 | |
| 2022 | $238,494 Land $60,562 Building $177,932 | $715,482 Land $181,686 Building $533,796 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 524 E Van Buren 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1996–1997) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1997 · river or lake flooding |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 524 E Van Buren 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 | Indirect within 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 325 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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