LaSalle County property record for 538 1st Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 924 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,296 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-13-107-007 |
| Primary APN | 22-13-107-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 924 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Street Address | 538 1ST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OTTAWA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61350-3608 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HIGHLAND ADD TO OTTAWA, LT 14 BLK 9 SEC 13-33-3 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 33 |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND ADD |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH OTTAWA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 963600 |
538 1st Ave is held in a trust since November 2015.
Source: LaSalle County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 STATE ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-3578 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 12, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 201521746 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 23, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 201505919 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 538 1st Ave was $4,296, up 5.7% 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 | $4,296.00 (+5.71%) | $42,660 Land $7,156 Building $35,504 | $127,980 Land $21,468 Building $106,512 |
| 2024 | $4,064.00 | ||
| 2023 | $36,158 (+9.53%) Land $6,065 Building $30,093 | $108,474 (+9.53%) Land $18,195 Building $90,279 | |
| 2022 | $33,012 Land $10,133 Building $22,879 | $99,036 Land $30,399 Building $68,637 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 538 1st Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 | 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 538 1st Ave 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 555 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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