Cook County property record for 1816 N Taft Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,867 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,128 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,534 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Feb 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-07-310-023 |
| Primary APN | 15-07-310-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,867 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 8,128 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1816 N TAFT AVE |
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| City | BERKELEY |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60163-1557 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (FIPPINGERS) ADD TO (HILLSIDE) OF SW FRACL 1/4 OF SEC 7 SW SEC 07-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | FIPPINGERS ADD TO HILLSIDE |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVISO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 816800 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 15-07-310-023
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1816 N TAFT AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1557 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 08, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORP |
| Feb 12, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MTG |
| Mar 27, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000022014 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1816 N TAFT AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1557 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0009807273 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 08, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2109807273 |
| Name | FIRST GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PLANO, TX 75024 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.25% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1816 N TAFT AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1557 |
| Document Number | 1905115006 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 01, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1816 N TAFT AVE BERKELEY IL 601631557, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1557 |
| Document Number | 1905115006 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5115006 |
| Name | FREEDOM MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 19, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1816 N TAFT AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1557 |
| Document Number | 1808622014 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 8622014 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 1816 N TAFT AVE BERKELEY IL 601631557, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1557 |
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 and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,000 (+59.97%) Land $4,470 Building $24,530 | $290,000 (+59.97%) Land $44,700 Building $245,300 | |
| 2023 | $8,534.00 (+72.09%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,959.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $18,128 Land $3,048 Building $15,080 | $181,280 Land $30,480 Building $150,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170318168004, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013, rainfall accumulation, Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
| Claims By Storm |
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| 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; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
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