Cook County property record for 1537 N Hillside Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 957 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $238,000 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $6,553 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Mortgage Jul 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-07-215-048 |
| Primary APN | 15-07-215-048 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 957 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 957 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,000 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1537 N HILLSIDE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60163-1480 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (LUFFS) ADD TO (BERKELEY) RESUB OF LTS11 & 12 IN BLK2 IN WOLF RD HIGHLANDS SUB IN SEC7 SEC 07-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | LUFFS ADD TO BERKELEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,12 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVISO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| 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 | 1537 N HILLSIDE AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1480 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MTG |
| Jul 9, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 7, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201949116 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 16, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000018024 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1537 N HILLSIDE AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1480 |
| Document Number | 2012621132 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2020 |
| Title Company | ADVISORS TITLE NTWK LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1537 N HILLSIDE AVE BERKELEY IL 601631480, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1480 |
| Document Number | 2012621132 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 12621132 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 4, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.62% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1537 N HILLSIDE AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1480 |
| Document Number | 1919049116 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 19049116 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | FREEDOM TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $238.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1537 N HILLSIDE AVE BERKELEY IL 601631480, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1480 |
| Document Number | 1919049117 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 19049117 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 8, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.12% |
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 | $21,000 (+14.8%) Land $4,400 Building $16,600 | $210,000 (+14.8%) Land $44,000 Building $166,000 | |
| 2023 | $6,553.00 (+0.29%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,534.00 | $18,293 Land $3,000 Building $15,293 | $182,930 Land $30,000 Building $152,930 |
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 |
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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