LaSalle County property record for 977 Bergen Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,136 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,739 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Transfer May 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-14-412-011 |
| Primary APN | 22-14-412-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,136 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Street Address | 977 BERGEN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OTTAWA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 61350-4414 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COLLEGE HILL SUB OF LTS 4, 5, 6 &10 SE1/4 SEC 14-33-3, LT 8 BLK 9 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 33 |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE HILL SUB |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-8 |
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH OTTAWA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 963500 |
977 Bergen Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2021.
Source: LaSalle County records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 977 BERGEN AVE, OTTAWA, IL 61350-4414 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| May 13, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20217363 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 202111482 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 977 BERGEN AVE, OTTAWA, IL 61350-4414 |
| Document Number | 202111482 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-11482 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 977 BERGEN AVE, OTTAWA, IL 61350-4414 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LASALLE IL |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 977 BERGEN AVE, OTTAWA, IL 61350-4414 |
| Document Number | 202107363 |
| Map Reference | MB G PG 68 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-07363 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $195.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1123 PINE ST, 1123, OTTAWA, IL 61350-1835 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 977 BERGEN AVE, OTTAWA, IL 61350-4414 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 977 Bergen Ave was $5,739, up 5% 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 | $5,739.00 (+5.03%) | $69,234 (+17.62%) Land $8,409 Building $60,825 | $207,702 (+17.62%) Land $25,227 Building $182,475 |
| 2024 | $5,464.00 | $58,862 (+8.74%) Land $7,750 Building $51,112 | $176,586 (+8.74%) Land $23,250 Building $153,336 |
| 2023 | $54,131 (+9.53%) Land $7,127 Building $47,004 | $162,393 (+9.53%) Land $21,381 Building $141,012 | |
| 2022 | $49,421 Land $9,423 Building $39,998 | $148,263 Land $28,269 Building $119,994 |
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 977 Bergen Ave 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.
Wildfire risk around 977 Bergen 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 | None beyond 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 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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