Cook County property record for 1520 N Taft Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,204 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.232 acres (10,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,401 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Mar 2020 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-07-111-006 |
| Primary APN | 15-07-111-006 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,204 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,125 sqft (0.232 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1520 N TAFT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60163-1458 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (CRESCENT)(PARK)(EAST) SUB IN SE OF FRAC1 NW OF SEC7 SE NW SEC 07-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | CRESCENT PARK EAST |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVISO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| 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 | 1520 N TAFT AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1458 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Mar 2, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MTG |
| Jun 22, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FIN'L SVCS INC |
| Oct 26, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1520 N TAFT AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1458 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Title Company | CITYWIDE TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0010916445 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2110916445 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 342 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
| Rate | 2.87% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1520 N TAFT AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1458 |
| Document Number | 2007606007 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1520 N TAFT AVE BERKELEY IL 601631458, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1458 |
| Document Number | 2007606007 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7606007 |
| Name | FREEDOM MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 15, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1520 N TAFT AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1458 |
| Document Number | 1919113002 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1520 N TAFT AVE BERKELEY IL 601631458, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1458 |
| Document Number | 1919113002 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 19113002 |
| Name | HOMEBRIDGE FIN'L SVCS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | ISELIN, NJ 08830 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 9, 2049 |
| Rate | 4.12% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1520 N TAFT AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1458 |
| Document Number | 1830906009 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1520 N TAFT AVE BERKELEY IL 601631458, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1458 |
| Document Number | 1830906009 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 30906009 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 4, 2048 |
| Rate | 4.75% |
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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 | $25,000 (+39.31%) Land $5,569 Building $19,431 | $250,000 (+39.31%) Land $55,690 Building $194,310 | |
| 2023 | $2,401.00 (-18.25%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,937.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $17,946 Land $3,796 Building $14,150 | $179,460 Land $37,960 Building $141,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Claims | 1 (2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2014 · 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 |
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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 |
| 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 677 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless 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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