Cook County property record for 5826 W Elm Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,161 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $260,500 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $8,776 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-07-310-064 |
| Primary APN | 15-07-310-064 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,161 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,560 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5826 W ELM AVE |
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| City | BERKELEY |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60163-1525 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (ALTERS) RESUB OF LT49 IN FIPPINGER ADD TO HILLSIDE O F SW FRACL 1/4 OF SEC7 SW SEC 07-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | FIPPINGER ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVISO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 816800 |
5826 W Elm Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2020.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5826 W ELM AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1525 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| Aug 18, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIFTH THIRD BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202016058 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5826 W ELM AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1525 |
| Document Number | 2035716058 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 35716058 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $261.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1419 N ROHDE AVE BERKELEY IL 601631325, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1325 |
| Document Number | 2035716059 |
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| Date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 35716059 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240-2050 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 21, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 5826 W ELM AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1525 |
| Document Number | 1728418026 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5826 W ELM AVE BERKELEY IL 601631525, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1525 |
| Document Number | 1728418026 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 28418026 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45263 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $27,000 Land $5,258 Building $21,742 | $270,000 Land $52,580 Building $217,420 | |
| 2023 | $8,776.00 (+38.12%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,354.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $17,883 Land $3,585 Building $14,298 | $178,830 Land $35,850 Building $142,980 |
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 5826 W Elm Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2013.
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 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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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.
Wildfire risk around 5826 W Elm Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| 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 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 436 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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