Cook County property record for 1854 N Taft Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,612 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,176 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $9,146 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Mortgage Sep 2021 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-07-311-094 |
| Primary APN | 15-07-311-094 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,612 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,176 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1854 N TAFT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60163-1559 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | FIPPINGERS ADD/HILLSIDE |
| Legal Lot Number | 54 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVISO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 816800 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, APN 15-07-311-094, as of May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1854 N TAFT AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1559 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Sep 09, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BMO HARRIS BANK NA |
| Aug 04, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BMO HARRIS BK NA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 23, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000012108 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1854 N TAFT AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1559 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 08, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1854 N TAFT AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1559 |
| Document Number | 0003106291 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2403106291 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2054 |
| Rate | 6.37% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1854 N TAFT AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1559 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1854 N TAFT AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1559 |
| Document Number | 0025207104 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 09, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2125207104 |
| Name | BMO HARRIS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60690 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 07, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1854 N TAFT AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1559 |
| Document Number | 1722246088 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 04, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1854 N TAFT AVE BERKELEY IL 601631559, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1559 |
| Document Number | 1722246088 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 22246088 |
| Name | BMO HARRIS BK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60690 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 09, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.99% |
Source: Cook County assessment roll as of 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 | $28,000 (+59.87%) Land $3,947 Building $24,053 | $280,000 (+59.87%) Land $39,470 Building $240,530 | |
| 2023 | $9,146.00 (+47.71%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,192.00 Homeowner's exemption | $17,514 Land $2,691 Building $14,823 | $175,140 Land $26,910 Building $148,230 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), as of February 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170318168004, 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 Claims | 2 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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| 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, 436 locations within half a mile, 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 |
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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