Cook County property record for 1533 S Spencer Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,150 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.073 acres (3,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $172,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,968 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-08-116-031 |
| Primary APN | 15-08-116-031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,150 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,150 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,178 sqft (0.073 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1533 S SPENCER AVE |
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| City | BERKELEY |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60163-1335 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E A (CUMMINGS) & CO (GARDEN)(HOME) ADD SUB OF NW FRAC 1 1/4 S OF IBL OF SEC8 PT OF EH OF SW EH SW SEC 08-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | CUMMINGS & CO GARDEN HOME |
| Legal Lot Number | 38,38 |
| 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 | 1533 S SPENCER AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1335 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 8, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201746151 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 25, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000057358 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1533 S SPENCER AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1335 |
| Document Number | 1722846151 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 22846151 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $172.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1533 S SPENCER AVE BERKELEY IL 601631335, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1335 |
| Document Number | 1722846152 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 22846152 |
| Name | ALTERRA HM LNS |
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| Address | LAS VEGAS, NV 89145 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 15, 2047 |
| Rate | 4.87% |
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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 | $19,000 (+13.12%) Land $1,748 Building $17,252 | $190,000 (+13.12%) Land $17,480 Building $172,520 | |
| 2023 | $5,968.00 (-0.95%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,025.00 | $16,796 Land $1,509 Building $15,287 | $167,960 Land $15,090 Building $152,870 |
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 |
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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 |
| 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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