LaSalle County property record for 605 E Van Buren St, Ottawa, IL 61350
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,120 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,201 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $168,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $5,377 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2018 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-13-103-001 |
| Primary APN | 22-13-103-001 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Lot Area | 7,201 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Street Address | 605 E VAN BUREN ST |
|---|---|
| City | OTTAWA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61350-3645 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HIGHLAND ADD TO OTTAWA, LT 1 BLK 8 SEC 13-33-3 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 33 |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND ADD |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH OTTAWA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 963600 |
605 E Van Buren St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2020.
Source: LaSalle County records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 605 E VAN BUREN ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-3645 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK OTTAWA |
| Mar 29, 2018 | Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 29, 2018 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 29, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202014975 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 605 E VAN BUREN ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-3645 |
| Document Number | 202014975 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-14975 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $252.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 605 E VAN BUREN ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-3645 |
| Document Number | 202014976 |
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| Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-14976 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OTTAWA |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 2.5% |
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| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Property Address | 605 E VAN BUREN ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-3645 |
| Document Number | 201803724 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201803724 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $78.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 605 E VAN BUREN ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-3645 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Property Address | 605 E VAN BUREN ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-3645 |
| Document Number | 201803723 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201803723 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $51.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2315 VENICE CT, CHAMPAIGN, IL 61822-6403 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 605 E Van Buren St was $5,377, 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 | $5,377.00 (+6.73%) | $59,399 Land $7,910 Building $51,489 | $178,197 Land $23,730 Building $154,467 |
| 2024 | $5,038.00 | ||
| 2023 | $50,345 (+9.53%) Land $6,704 Building $43,641 | $151,035 (+9.53%) Land $20,112 Building $130,923 | |
| 2022 | $45,965 Land $8,462 Building $37,503 | $137,895 Land $25,386 Building $112,509 |
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 605 E Van Buren 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 |
| 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 605 E Van Buren 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 | Indirect within 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 |
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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 325 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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