Cook County property record for 1521 N Hillside Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 952 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,435 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $4,583 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2025 Construction Loan Jan 2026 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-07-215-036 |
| Primary APN | 15-07-215-036 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 952 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 952 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,435 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1521 N HILLSIDE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60163-1480 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GEORGE R (BERGS) RESUB LT10 IN BLK2 IN ROBERTSON & YO UNGS WOLF RD HIGHLANDS SUB IN SEC7 SEC 07-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLANDS SUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVISO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 816800 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9813 GARDEN CT, SCHILLER PARK, IL 60176-2101 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage BUDMAN BUILDING LLC |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 5, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 5, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 18, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202625128 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 24, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000048037 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1521 N HILLSIDE AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1480 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 223 N LIND AVE, HILLSIDE, IL 60162-1537 |
| Document Number | 0001620089 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2501620089 |
| Name | BUDMAN BUILDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60622 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1521 N HILLSIDE AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1480 |
| Document Number | 0000525127 |
| Map Reference | DOC 14422576 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2600525127 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1521 N HILLSIDE AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1480 |
| Document Number | 0000525128 |
| Map Reference | DOC 14422576 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2600525128 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $275.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4119 W NELSON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-5442 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1521 N HILLSIDE AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1480 |
| Document Number | 0000525129 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2600525129 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.62% |
| Document Number | 0000525130 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2600525130 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HOPKINS, MN 55343 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
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 | $19,000 (+0.01%) Land $4,089 Building $14,911 | $190,000 (+0.01%) Land $40,890 Building $149,110 | |
| 2023 | $4,583.00 (+3.36%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $18,999 (+12.19%) Land $4,089 Building $14,910 | $189,990 (+12.19%) Land $40,890 Building $149,100 |
| 2022 | $4,434.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $16,934 Land $2,788 Building $14,146 | $169,340 Land $27,880 Building $141,460 |
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 | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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