LaSalle County property record for 618 E Van Buren St, Ottawa, IL 61350
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 3,816 sqft · built 1889 |
| Lot Size | 0.78 acres (33,977 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $557,000 (Aug 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $20,275 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-12-336-006 |
| Primary APN | 22-12-336-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,816 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1889 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1889 |
| Lot Area | 33,977 sqft (0.78 acres) |
| Street Address | 618 E VAN BUREN ST |
|---|---|
| City | OTTAWA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61350-3646 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HIGHLAND ADD TO OTTAWA RIVER AVE TR N LT 6 BLK 1 SEC 12-33-3 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 33 |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND ADD |
| Legal Tract | N |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH OTTAWA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 963600 |
618 E Van Buren St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2006.
Source: LaSalle County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 618 E VAN BUREN ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-3646 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200620878 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 618 E Van Buren St was $20,275, up 8.8% 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 | $20,275.00 (+8.78%) | $207,329 Land $35,283 Building $172,046 | $621,987 Land $105,849 Building $516,138 |
| 2024 | $18,639.00 | ||
| 2023 | $175,728 (+9.53%) Land $29,905 Building $145,823 | $527,184 (+9.53%) Land $89,715 Building $437,469 | |
| 2022 | $160,438 Land $36,084 Building $124,354 | $481,314 Land $108,252 Building $373,062 |
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 618 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 618 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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