Cook County property record for 1240 Highland Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 400 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,302 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-20-101-033 |
| Primary APN | 16-20-101-033 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 400 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,350 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1240 HIGHLAND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERWYN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60402-1122 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (WALLECKS) SUB EX E1/4 NW NW SEC 20-39-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALLECKS SUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24,25 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BERWYN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 814600 |
1240 Highland Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1240 HIGHLAND AVE, BERWYN, IL 60402-1122 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Berwyn Township |
| Municipality | Berwyn City |
| Elementary School District | Berwyn North School District 98 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | J. Sterling Morton High School District 201 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,000 Land $7,144 Building $9,856 | $170,000 Land $71,440 Building $98,560 | |
| 2023 | $4,302.00 (+75.45%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,452.00 Homeowner's exemption | $9,539 Land $6,191 Building $3,348 | $95,390 Land $61,910 Building $33,480 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1240 Highland Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| 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 1240 Highland Ave 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 | BERWYN serves 57,250 people · EPA ID IL0310210 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CHICAGO |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,149 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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