Cook County property record for 5921 W Elm Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,036 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,321 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Sep 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $8,892 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Mortgage Sep 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-07-311-100 |
| Primary APN | 15-07-311-100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,036 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,321 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5921 W ELM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60163-1528 |
| 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 | 62 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVISO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 816800 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5921 W ELM AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1528 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MIDLAND MORTGAGE |
| Sep 14, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage COMPASS MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201842097 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 23, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000045000 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 5921 W ELM AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1528 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5921 W ELM AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1528 |
| Document Number | 0015406237 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2215406237 |
| Name | MIDLAND MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 357 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5921 W ELM AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1528 |
| Document Number | 1825742097 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 25742097 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY'S TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $190.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5921 W ELM AVE BERKELEY IL 601631528, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1528 |
| Document Number | 1825742098 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 25742098 |
| Name | COMPASS MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WARRENVILLE, IL 60555 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 13, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.87% |
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 (+32.55%) Land $3,477 Building $20,523 | $240,000 (+32.55%) Land $34,770 Building $205,230 | |
| 2023 | $8,892.00 (+11.78%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,955.00 | $18,107 Land $3,002 Building $15,105 | $181,070 Land $30,020 Building $151,050 |
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.
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.
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 | 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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