LaSalle County property record for 525 Adams St, Ottawa, IL 61350
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,758 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $5,486 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-14-107-005 |
| Primary APN | 22-14-107-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,758 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Street Address | 525 ADAMS ST |
|---|---|
| City | OTTAWA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61350-3801 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GLOVER'S ADD TO OTTAWA, LT 5 & N5' LT 6 BLK 18 SEC 14-33-3 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 33 |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | GLOVERS ADD |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6 |
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH OTTAWA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 963600 |
525 Adams St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2020.
Source: LaSalle County records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 525 ADAMS ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-3801 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 7, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202012054 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 18, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 201315214 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 525 ADAMS ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-3801 |
| Document Number | 202012054 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202012054 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $232.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1217 BOSTON AVE, 1217, JOLIET, IL 60435-4071 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 719 CANAL ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-2839 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 525 Adams St was $5,486, up 6.7% 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 | $5,486.00 (+6.69%) | $60,483 Land $8,413 Building $52,070 | $181,449 Land $25,239 Building $156,210 |
| 2024 | $5,142.00 | ||
| 2023 | $51,265 (+9.53%) Land $7,131 Building $44,134 | $153,795 (+9.53%) Land $21,393 Building $132,402 | |
| 2022 | $46,805 Land $9,423 Building $37,382 | $140,415 Land $28,269 Building $112,146 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 525 Adams 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 525 Adams 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 | 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 251 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: Verizon.
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