DuPage County property record for 196 S Berkley Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,685 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $888,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $17,342 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale & Mortgage May 2022 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-02-311-014 |
| Primary APN | 06-02-311-014 |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 2,685 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,716 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,418 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,267 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,031 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 13.1 ft deep x 5.4 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 196 S BERKLEY AVE |
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| City | ELMHURST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60126-3228 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | BERRYS COLLEGE VIEW TER |
| Legal Subdivision | BERRYS COLLEGE VIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 158 |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | YORK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 843000 |
196 S Berkley Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2023.
Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2324 W HURON ST, 1W, CHICAGO, IL 60612-1243 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 8, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PROPER RATE LLC |
| May 31, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Oct 27, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 31, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202327943 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Recording Date | May 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 196 S BERKLEY AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-3228 |
| Document Number | 0000027943 |
| Map Reference | DOC 186163 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | R2023-027943 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $888.00 |
| 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 | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 196 S BERKLEY AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-3228 |
| Document Number | 0000027944 |
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| Date | May 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | R2023-027944 |
| Name | PROPER RATE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 5.99% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 196 S BERKLEY AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-3228 |
| Document Number | 0000052622 |
| Map Reference | DOC 186163 |
| Instrument Date | May 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | R2022-052622 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $532.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2625 BUTTERFIELD RD, OAK BROOK, IL 60523-1234 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Property Address | 196 S BERKLEY AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-3228 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | EQUITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000110876 |
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| Date | Oct 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | R2017-110876 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Oct 23, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 196 S Berkley Ave was $17,342.
Source: DuPage County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | DuPage County |
| County Subdivision | York Township |
| Municipality | Elmhurst City |
| Unified School District | Elmhurst School District 205 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,342.00 | $307,650 Land $89,603 Building $218,047 | $922,950 Land $268,809 Building $654,141 |
| 2022 | $10,096.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $177,500 Land $73,860 Building $103,640 | $532,500 Land $221,580 Building $310,920 |
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.
FEMA maps place 196 S Berkley Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2014.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 1, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 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 | 1 (2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 196 S Berkley Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ELMHURST serves 45,000 people · EPA ID IL0430350 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) 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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 398 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| 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 Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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