LaSalle County property record for 714 1st Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,017 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $64,500 (Nov 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,755 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-13-129-005 |
| Primary APN | 22-13-129-005 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,017 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Street Address | 714 1ST AVE |
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| City | OTTAWA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61350-4004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBLOT 4 LT 8 SW1/4 NW1/4 SEC 13-33-3 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 33 |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASSESSORS PLAT OF SUB LOTS 1 THRU 4 OF L |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH OTTAWA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 963600 |
714 1st Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2022.
Source: LaSalle County records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2260 N 40TH RD, SERENA, IL 60549-9708 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Nov 8, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 8, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202214273 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 714 1ST AVE, OTTAWA, IL 61350-4004 |
| Document Number | 0202214273 |
| Map Reference | MB J PG 21 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-14273 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 23, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $96.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 714 1ST AVE, 714, OTTAWA, IL 61350-4004 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2260 N 40TH RD, SERENA, IL 60549-9708 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 8, 2019 |
| Property Address | 714 1ST AVE, OTTAWA, IL 61350-4004 |
| Document Number | 201915314 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201915314 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | WHEATLAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $108.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1515 DUNCAN AVE, 1515, ROCKFORD, IL 61108-6630 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2046 N 2753RD RD, OTTAWA, IL 61350-9704 |
| Document Number | 201915315 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201915315 |
| Name | PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 714 1st Ave was $3,755, 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 | $3,755.00 (+5.72%) | $37,286 Land $6,754 Building $30,532 | $111,858 Land $20,262 Building $91,596 |
| 2024 | $3,552.00 | ||
| 2023 | $31,603 (+9.53%) Land $5,725 Building $25,878 | $94,809 (+9.53%) Land $17,175 Building $77,634 | |
| 2022 | $28,853 Land $6,583 Building $22,270 | $86,559 Land $19,749 Building $66,810 |
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 714 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 714 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 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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