Jackson County property record for 986 Otter Slough Rd, Gorham, IL 62940
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 784 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 9.75 acres (424,710 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $42,500 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $210 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 13-32-100-006 |
| Primary APN | 13-32-100-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 784 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 784 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 784 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Lot Area | 424,710 sqft (9.75 acres) |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 480 sqft |
| Street Address | 986 OTTER SLOUGH RD |
|---|---|
| City | GORHAM |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62940-2306 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT NW 1/4 NW 1/4 9.75 AC 32-9-3 723/462 917/389 1030/68 1034/879 TRC 2226 2016R006218 2021R005199 |
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SAND RIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2217 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
986 Otter Slough Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2021.
Source: Jackson County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5329 W 23RD ST, CICERO, IL 60804-2812 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20215199 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JACKSON IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 986 OTTER SLOUGH RD, GORHAM, IL 62940-2306 |
| Document Number | 0000005199 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021R005199 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 5329 W 23RD ST, CICERO, IL 60804-2812 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000005200 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021R005200 |
| Name | BANK OF HERRIN |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 986 Otter Slough Rd was $210 with exemptions applied, up 94.4% from the year before.
Source: Jackson County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jackson County |
| County Subdivision | Sand Ridge Township |
| Unified School District | Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $210.00 (+94.44%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $12,549 Land $3,473 Building $9,076 | $37,647 Land $10,419 Building $27,228 |
| 2024 | $108.00 | ||
| 2022 | $887.00 | $9,225 Land $2,553 Building $6,672 | $27,675 Land $7,659 Building $20,016 |
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 986 Otter Slough Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 11, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 58 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 58 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (1993–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 19 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · Severe Storms And 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 986 Otter Slough Rd is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 79% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| BLIP Networks Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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