Cook County property record for 1501 S Spencer Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 947 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (May 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $6,026 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-08-116-001 |
| Primary APN | 15-08-116-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 947 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 947 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,360 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1501 S SPENCER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60163-1335 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | J W (MCCORMACKS) (WESTMORELAND) SUB IN WH SEC 08-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCCORMACKS WESTMORELAND |
| Legal Lot Number | 396 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVISO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 816800 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1501 S SPENCER AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1335 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1999657 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1501 S SPENCER AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1335 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0023420495 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2223420495 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 12, 2042 |
| Rate | 6.04% |
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Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Proviso Township |
| Municipality | Berkeley Village |
| Elementary School District | Berkeley School District 87 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Proviso Township High School District 209 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,596 (+12.23%) Land $2,948 Building $16,648 | $195,960 (+12.23%) Land $29,480 Building $166,480 | |
| 2023 | $6,026.00 (-4.73%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,325.00 Homeowner's exemption | $17,461 Land $2,546 Building $14,915 | $174,610 Land $25,460 Building $149,150 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2014–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
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 | BERKELEY serves 5,214 people · EPA ID IL0310180 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Also Mapped Here | BELLWOOD |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 760 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · 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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