LaSalle County property record for 524 Elm St, Ottawa, IL 61350
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,148 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,153 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,477 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-10-417-001 |
| Primary APN | 21-10-417-001 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,148 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Lot Area | 3,153 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Street Address | 524 ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | OTTAWA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61350-3206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PATTERSON ADD N 1/2 LT 4 SEC 10-33-3 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 33 |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | PATTERSONS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | OTTAWA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 962800 |
524 Elm St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2018.
Source: LaSalle County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 524 ELM ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-3206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 11, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0201807161 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 524 ELM ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-3206 |
| Document Number | 0201807161 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201807161 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 524 ELM ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-3206 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 524 Elm St was $1,477, down 2.6% 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 | $1,477.00 (-2.57%) | $42,313 (+10.36%) Land $2,356 Building $39,957 | $126,939 (+10.36%) Land $7,068 Building $119,871 |
| 2024 | $1,516.00 | $38,341 (+11.73%) Land $2,135 Building $36,206 | $115,023 (+11.73%) Land $6,405 Building $108,618 |
| 2023 | $34,316 (+10.18%) Land $1,911 Building $32,405 | $102,948 (+10.18%) Land $5,733 Building $97,215 | |
| 2022 | $31,145 Land $3,456 Building $27,689 | $93,435 Land $10,368 Building $83,067 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 524 Elm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1985.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 2 (40% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1985–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And 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.
The area around 524 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 |
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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 319 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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