LaSalle County property record for 916 Chestnut St, Ottawa, IL 61350
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,608 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,261 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Jan 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $3,759 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2013 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-11-131-004 |
| Primary APN | 21-11-131-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,608 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 7,261 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Street Address | 916 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | OTTAWA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61350-4908 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STATE'S ADD, LT 8 BLK 70 SEC 11-33-3 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 33 |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | STATES ADD |
| Legal Block | 70 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | OTTAWA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 962700 |
916 Chestnut St is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2013.
Source: LaSalle County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1205 LA SALLE ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-2022 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20131760 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2013 |
| Property Address | 916 CHESTNUT ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-4908 |
| Document Number | 0201301760 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2013 |
| Instrument | 2013-01760 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $75.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1205 LA SALLE ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350-2022 |
| Document Number | 0201301761 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2013 |
| Instrument | 2013-01761 |
| Name | OTTAWA SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Type Change Date | Feb 1, 2018 |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 916 Chestnut St was $3,759, up 7.5% from the year before.
Source: LaSalle County assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | LaSalle County |
| County Subdivision | 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 | $3,759.00 (+7.52%) | $37,472 (+10.36%) Land $7,397 Building $30,075 | $112,416 (+10.36%) Land $22,191 Building $90,225 |
| 2024 | $3,496.00 | $33,955 (+11.73%) Land $6,703 Building $27,252 | $101,865 (+11.73%) Land $20,109 Building $81,756 |
| 2023 | $30,390 (+10.18%) Land $5,999 Building $24,391 | $91,170 (+10.18%) Land $17,997 Building $73,173 | |
| 2022 | $27,582 Land $7,387 Building $20,195 | $82,746 Land $22,161 Building $60,585 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 916 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 29, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 916 Chestnut St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 580 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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