LaSalle County property record for 535 Congress St, Ottawa, IL 61350
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,358 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.319 acres (13,917 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Jun 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $7,557 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-12-301-006 |
| Primary APN | 21-12-301-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,358 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 13,917 sqft (0.319 acres) |
| Street Address | 535 CONGRESS ST |
|---|---|
| City | OTTAWA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61350-3015 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GREEN'S ADD, W 1/2 LT 2, ALL LT 3, N24 1/2 LT 14, N24 1/2 W 1/2 LT 15 BLK 16 SEC 12-33-3 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 33 |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | GREENS ADD |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2-15 |
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | OTTAWA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5021 |
| Census Tract | 962300 |
535 Congress St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2014.
Source: LaSalle County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 535 CONGRESS ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-3015 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201411093 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 535 Congress St was $7,557, up 8.4% 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 | $7,557.00 (+8.39%) | $81,341 (+10.36%) Land $12,345 Building $68,996 | $244,023 (+10.36%) Land $37,035 Building $206,988 |
| 2024 | $6,972.00 | $73,705 (+11.73%) Land $11,186 Building $62,519 | $221,115 (+11.73%) Land $33,558 Building $187,557 |
| 2023 | $65,967 (+10.18%) Land $10,012 Building $55,955 | $197,901 (+10.18%) Land $30,036 Building $167,865 | |
| 2022 | $59,872 Land $13,023 Building $46,849 | $179,616 Land $39,069 Building $140,547 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 535 Congress 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 2 (40% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 38 (1979–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 13 of 38 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 535 Congress 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 272 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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