Cook County property record for 5400 W Hawthorne Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,370 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,145 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $292,000 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $7,664 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Mortgage Oct 2023 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-07-215-030 |
| Primary APN | 15-07-215-030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,370 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,370 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,145 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5400 W HAWTHORNE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60163-1436 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (WOLF)(ROAD)(HIGHLANDS) ROBERTSON & YOUNGS SUB IN SEC 7 SEC 07-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOLF ROAD HIGHLANDS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVISO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 816800 |
5400 W Hawthorne Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2023.
Source: Cook County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4244 W MAYPOLE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60624-1736 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage EVERETT FINANCIAL INC |
| Oct 5, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 7, 1998 |
| Deed Document Number | 202328159 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 25, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000915 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 5400 W HAWTHORNE AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1436 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4206 W MAYPOLE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60624-1736 |
| Document Number | 0027828160 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2327828160 |
| Name | EVERETT FINANCIAL INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75254 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.12% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 5400 W HAWTHORNE AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1436 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4206W W MAYPOLE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60624-1736 |
| Document Number | 0027828161 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2327828161 |
| Name | ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60601 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,000 Land $4,480 Building $19,520 | $240,000 Land $44,800 Building $195,200 | |
| 2023 | $7,664.00 (+18.33%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,477.00 | $18,163 Land $3,054 Building $15,109 | $181,630 Land $30,540 Building $151,090 |
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 5400 W Hawthorne Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2014.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · 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 | 2 (2014–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2019 · 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 5400 W Hawthorne 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 |
|---|
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 | BERKELEY serves 5,214 people · EPA ID IL0310180 |
|---|---|
| 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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 760 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL 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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