5948 School St, Berkeley, IL 60163 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5948 School St, Berkeley, IL 60163 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Square Footage1,066 sqft Living Area
Lot Size4,666 sqft (0.107 acres)
GarageDetached
Last Sale$205,000 (2017)
Tax Bill$8,522.00 (2023)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-07-310-025
Alternative APN
  • 15-07-310-025-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area1,066 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,066 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1955
Architectural StyleBungalow Style
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area4,666 sqft (0.107 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address5948 SCHOOL ST
CityBERKELEY
StateIL
Zip60163-1550
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(RAPID)(TRANSIT)(HIGHLANDS) SUB OF PT OF N105ACS OF F RACL SW SEC7 LYING S OF SLY RW LINE OF CHICAGO AURORA & ELGIN R R EX E7
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section07
Legal SubdivisionRAPID TRANSIT HIGHLANDS
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Minor Civil DivisionPROVISO
Census Blockgroup4
Census Block4008
Census Tract816800

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 15-07-310-025

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address3738 W 85TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60652-3704
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 28, 2023Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Jul 05, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
MOVEMENT MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 05, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 05, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number201739101
Last Transfer DateFeb 15, 2023
Transfer Doc0000022021
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

July 2023: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 28, 2023
Property Address5948 SCHOOL ST, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1550
Document Number0020922021
Instrument DateFeb 15, 2023
Instrument2320922021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 09, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address5948 SCHOOL ST, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1550

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3738 W 85TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60652-3704

July 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 05, 2017
Property Address5948 SCHOOL ST, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1550
Document Number1718639101
Instrument DateJun 11, 2017
Instrument18639101
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2017
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$205.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5948 SCHOOL ST BERKELEY IL 601631550, BERKELEY, IL 60163-1550

Mortgage

Document Number1718639102
DateJul 05, 2017
Instrument18639102
Lender
NameMOVEMENT MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressINDIAN LAND, SC 29707
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 04, 2047
Interest
Rate4.25%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionProviso Township
MunicipalityBerkeley Village
Elementary School DistrictBerkeley School District 87 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictProviso Township High School District 209 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$23,000 (+28.28%) Land $2,566 Building $20,434$230,000 (+28.28%) Land $25,660 Building $204,340
2023$8,522.00 (+8.19%)
2022$7,877.00 (+0.33%)$17,929 (-) Land $2,216 Building $15,713$179,290 (-) Land $22,160 Building $157,130
2021$7,851.00$17,929 Land $2,216 Building $15,713$179,290 Land $22,160 Building $157,130

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