Cook County property record for 153 Bernard Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 768 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Feb 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $6,940 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-04-304-002 |
| Primary APN | 03-04-304-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Exterior Material | Frame |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 153 BERNARD DR |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO GROVE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60089-3552 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (BUFFALO) (GROVE) (UNIT5) SUB IN WH SEC4 & NE SEC5 NE SEC 05-42-11 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO GROVE UNIT5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 484 |
| Legal Unit | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WHEELING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 803013 |
153 Bernard Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2013.
Source: Cook County records, as of October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 153 BERNARD DR, BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089-3552 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 21, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 21, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 31, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201331048 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 21, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000140 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 153 BERNARD DR, BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089-3552 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2024 |
| Title Company | ATLANTIS TITLE COMPANY, ATLAS TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 153 BERNARD DR, BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089-3552 |
| Document Number | 0010620003 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2410620003 |
| Name | LENDAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TEMPE, AZ 85288 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2034 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Wheeling Township |
| Municipality | Buffalo Grove Village |
| Secondary School District | Township High School District 214 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,000 Land $6,930 Building $20,070 | $270,000 Land $69,300 Building $200,700 | |
| 2023 | $6,940.00 (+4.46%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,644.00 Homeowner's exemption | $25,000 Land $5,940 Building $19,060 | $250,000 Land $59,400 Building $190,600 |
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 153 Bernard Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2018.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · 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.
The area around 153 Bernard Dr 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 | BUFFALO GROVE serves 43,212 people · EPA ID IL0314180 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 295 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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