Cook County property record for 1612 N Taft Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,099 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,583 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale & Mortgage May 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-07-301-018 |
| Primary APN | 15-07-301-018 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,099 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,099 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,750 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 1612 N TAFT AVE |
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| City | BERKELEY |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60163-1460 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (ROBERTSON) & (YOUNGS)(STRATFORD) SUB OF W9.48 CHAINS OF SE & E70 RODS OF SW OF SEC7 SE SW SEC 07-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROBERTSON & YOUNGS STRATFORD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVISO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 816800 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 15-07-301-018
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 313 S MAIN ST, 3, LOMBARD, IL 60148-2778 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
| Date | Document |
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| Jan 12, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| May 22, 2023 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202446199 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 19, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000045097 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1612 N TAFT AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1460 |
| Document Number | 0001246199 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2401246199 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1612 N TAFT AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1460 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1612 N TAFT AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1460 |
| Document Number | 0001246200 |
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| Date | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2401246200 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 10, 2054 |
| Document Number | 0001246201 |
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| Date | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2401246201 |
| Name | ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60601 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2034 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1612 N TAFT AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1460 |
| Document Number | 0014245097 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2314245097 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 01, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1612 N TAFT AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1460 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 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 | $19,001 (+26.82%) Land $3,713 Building $15,288 | $190,010 (+26.82%) Land $37,130 Building $152,880 | |
| 2023 | $4,583.00 (+48.65%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,083.00 (+3.01%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $14,983 (-) Land $2,531 Building $12,452 | $149,830 (-) Land $25,310 Building $124,520 |
| 2021 | $2,993.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $14,983 Land $2,531 Building $12,452 | $149,830 Land $25,310 Building $124,520 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 11, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 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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