Cook County property record for 1545 N Taft Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,947 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $8,522 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-07-214-087 |
| Primary APN | 15-07-214-087 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,947 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1545 N TAFT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60163-1459 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PART LOTS13&14 BLK3 WOLF ROAD HIGHL ANDS & YOUNGS SUB S07+ T39N R12E 3P |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOLF ROAD HIGHLANDS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVISO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 816800 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 15-07-214-087
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1545 N TAFT AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1459 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Woman |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CREDIT UNION 1/KS |
| Jun 08, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 14, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 14, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 08, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202622071 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 13, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000010028 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1545 N TAFT AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1459 |
| Document Number | 0000022071 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.22071 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $43,935.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1545 N TAFT AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1459 |
| Document Number | 0000000022, |
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| Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.134.2026.134.22 |
| Name | CREDIT UNION 1/KS |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.25% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 08, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1545 N TAFT AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1459 |
| Document Number | 0015910029 |
| Instrument Date | May 04, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2315910029 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 19, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $264.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1545 N TAFT AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1459 |
| Document Number | 0015910030 |
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| Date | Jun 08, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2315910030 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.62% |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,000 (+39.2%) Land $3,821 Building $19,179 | $230,000 (+39.2%) Land $38,210 Building $191,790 | |
| 2023 | $8,522.00 (+17.4%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,259.00 | $16,523 Land $2,605 Building $13,918 | $165,230 Land $26,050 Building $139,180 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), as of February 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170318168002, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 |
Based on FCC filings for 677 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system IL0310180, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | BERKELEY serves 5,214 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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