538 2nd Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350 Property Records

LaSalle County property record for 538 2nd Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,788 sqft · built 1894
Lot Size0.17 acres (7,405 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Tax Bill$5,439 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Foreclosure
Dec 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN22-13-108-007

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN22-13-108-007
Alternative APN
  • 18-13-106-007

Interior

Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,788 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1894
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1894
Lot Area7,405 sqft (0.17 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address538 2ND AVE
CityOTTAWA
StateIL
Zip61350-3612
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionHIGHLAND 2ND ADD TO OTTAWA, LT 14 BLK 11 SEC 13-33-3
Legal Range03
Legal Township33
Legal Section13
Legal SubdivisionHIGHLAND 2ND ADD
Legal Block11
Legal Lot Number14
JurisdictionLASALLE IL
Township / Civil DivisionSOUTH OTTAWA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1013
Census Tract963600

Owner

Source: LaSalle County records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address2780 LAKE VISTA DR, LEWISVILLE, TX 75067-3884
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 22, 2026Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure
Dec 28, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage
HUD

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 22, 2026
Deed SaleSep 22, 2026
Prior SaleJul 29, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20262026-10088
Prior Transfer DateSep 9, 2026
Prior Transfer Doc0000010088
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeSheriff's Deed
JurisdictionLASALLE IL
Recording DateSep 22, 2026
Property Address538 2ND AVE, OTTAWA, IL 61350-3612
Document Number0000010088
Instrument DateSep 9, 2026
Instrument202610088
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedOct 8, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2780 LAKE VISTA DR, LEWISVILLE, TX 75067-3884
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLASALLE IL
Property Address538 2ND AVE, OTTAWA, IL 61350-3612
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 19, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0202119998
DateDec 28, 2021
Instrument2021-19998
Lender
NameHUD
TypeGovernment Agency
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: LaSalle County assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyLaSalle County
County SubdivisionSouth Ottawa Township
MunicipalityOttawa City
Elementary School DistrictOttawa Elementary School District 141 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictOttawa Township High School District 140 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$5,439.00 (+6.71%)$60,012 (+17.99%) Land $6,979 Building $53,033$180,036 (+17.99%) Land $20,937 Building $159,099
2024$5,097.00
2023$50,864 (+9.53%) Land $5,915 Building $44,949$152,592 (+9.53%) Land $17,745 Building $134,847
2022$46,438 Land $8,246 Building $38,192$139,314 Land $24,738 Building $114,576

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 29, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 2 (40% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (1996–1997)
Most Recent ClaimFeb 1997 · river or lake flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Jul 1996 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemOTTAWA
serves 18,097 people · EPA ID IL0990800
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJul 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026–2028)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityRadium
resolved · Jul 2023
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting5
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 325 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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