Cook County property record for 5946 W Elm Ave, Berkeley, IL 60163
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,304 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.107 acres (4,666 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $97,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,293 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage Oct 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-07-310-035 |
| Primary APN | 15-07-310-035 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,304 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,666 sqft (0.107 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5946 W ELM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60163-1527 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | RAPID TRANSIT HLNDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVISO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| 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 | 5946 W ELM AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1527 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Oct 17, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Sep 11, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 16, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201629088 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 9, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000044043 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 5946 W ELM AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1527 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5946 W ELM AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1527 |
| Document Number | 0006807424 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2206807424 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 332 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 5946 W ELM AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1527 |
| Document Number | 1931208190 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 17, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5946 W ELM AVE CHICAGO IL 60613, CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Document Number | 1931208190 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 31208190 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 7, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 5946 W ELM AVE, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1527 |
| Document Number | 1726447055 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2017 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5946 W ELM AVE BERKELEY IL 601631527, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1527 |
| Document Number | 1726447055 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 26447055 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 20, 2032 |
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 | $23,000 (+39.09%) Land $2,566 Building $20,434 | $230,000 (+39.09%) Land $25,660 Building $204,340 | |
| 2023 | $7,293.00 (+26.57%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,762.00 Homeowner's exemption | $16,536 Land $2,216 Building $14,320 | $165,360 Land $22,160 Building $143,200 |
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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