Cook County property record for 1617 N Taft Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
| Square Footage | 1,681 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 9,500 sqft (0.218 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $149,000 (1998) |
| Tax Bill | $7,198.00 (2023) |
Source: Cook County records · APN 15-07-400-037
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1617 N TAFT AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1461 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CREDIT UNION 1 |
| Jun 29, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CREDIT UNION ONE |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 23, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 199880 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1617 N TAFT AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1461 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0013107550 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2113107550 |
| Name | CREDIT UNION 1 |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LOMBARD, IL 60148 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 239 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.12% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1617 N TAFT AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1461 |
| Document Number | 1921141053 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 07, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1617 N TAFT AVE BERKELEY IL 601631461, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1461 |
| Document Number | 1921141053 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 21141053 |
| Name | CREDIT UNION ONE |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | OAK LAWN, IL 60453 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 29, 2034 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
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 | $22,741 (+31.61%) Land $5,225 Building $17,516 | $227,410 (+31.61%) Land $52,250 Building $175,160 | |
| 2023 | $7,198.00 (+18.23%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,088.00 Homeowner's exemption | $17,279 Land $3,562 Building $13,717 | $172,790 Land $35,620 Building $137,170 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 15-07-400-037 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,681 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 9,500 sqft (0.218 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water Heating |
| Street Address | 1617 N TAFT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60163-1461 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| 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 | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | PROVISO |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 816800 |
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