Cook County property record for 6840 Riverside Dr, Berwyn, IL 60402
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,880 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,512 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,496 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Mortgage Apr 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-30-111-001 |
| Primary APN | 16-30-111-001 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,880 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,512 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 6840 RIVERSIDE DR |
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| City | BERWYN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60402-2230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAK PARK AVE & RIVERSIDE PARKWAY S |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BERWYN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 814800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Central Berwyn Bungalow Historic District listed 2015 · 1,915 contributing resources · NRIS 15000521 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
6840 Riverside Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2023.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6840 RIVERSIDE DR, BERWYN, IL 60402-2230 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DISCOVER BANK |
| Apr 13, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201855015 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000022060 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 6840 RIVERSIDE DR, BERWYN, IL 60402-2230 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6840 RIVERSIDE DR, BERWYN, IL 60402-2230 |
| Document Number | 0000833452 |
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| Date | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2400833452 |
| Name | DISCOVER BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | GREENWOOD, DE 19950 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 4, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 6.49% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 6840 RIVERSIDE DR, BERWYN, IL 60402-2230 |
| Document Number | 0010322060 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2310322060 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 6840 RIVERSIDE DR, BERWYN, IL 60402-2230 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Berwyn Township |
| Municipality | Berwyn City |
| Elementary School District | Berwyn South School District 100 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | J. Sterling Morton High School District 201 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44,000 Land $10,427 Building $33,573 | $440,000 Land $104,270 Building $335,730 | |
| 2023 | $3,496.00 (-23.72%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,583.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $21,864 Land $9,150 Building $12,714 | $218,640 Land $91,500 Building $127,140 |
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 6840 Riverside Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 6840 Riverside Dr 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 |
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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 | BERWYN serves 57,250 people · EPA ID IL0310210 |
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| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CHICAGO |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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 1,151 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, 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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