$370,000
SOLD OCT 21, 2025

1228 N Hillside Ave Berkeley, IL 60163

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,850 Sq Ft
1953 Built

Recently Sold

$200 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

57 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Patio
  • Laundry Room
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room
  • 5-minute walk to Berkeley Park District Building

About This Home

As of October 2025

This is the one! Amazing Berkeley location, featuring 4 bedrooms and 2 baths in this modern brick raised ranch. This new contemporary home has been completely renovated featuring a modern floor plan. Three spacious bedrooms on the main floor with a bright and open concept living room. Kitchen comes with hardwood floors, shaker style cabinets, Quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and a glass subway tile backsplash. One of the main highlights of the home is the fully finished basement with additional recreation space. Great area for hosting family and guests for summer gatherings and BBQs. Exit the rear of the home to find a sizable yard, concrete driveway and detached 2 car garage. Too many updates to list that show the workmanship in this newly renovated home. Easy access to the Metra train, walk to shopping, grocery stores, and restaurants. Minutes to all local expressways. 10 minutes to O'Hare Airport. Walking distance to schools! Make this home yours just in time for summer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

William Abbatacola

City Way Realty LLC License #471021039 Listed on: 07/20/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Nella Ovallos

Chicagoland Brokers, Inc. License #475206182

Chicagoland Brokers, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,954

Year Built

  • Built in 1953 | Remodeled in 2025

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,850 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x138

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,954

Year Built

Built in 1953 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2025
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2025

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • LivingArea: 1850
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 900
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Sq Ft: 950

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: On Site, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50X138
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5954
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 20, 2025
Closed on
Oct 17, 2025
Sold by
Connolly Capital Llc
Bought by
Ayala-Rico Baltazar
Seller's Agent
William Abbatacola
City Way Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Nella Ovallos
Chicagoland Brokers, Inc.
List Price
$389,000
Sold Price
$370,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-4.88%
Views
147
Current Estimated Value
$363,830

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$6,170
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.92%
Original Mortgage
$363,298
Outstanding Balance
$363,298
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$532

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2024
Sold by
Nettles Bobby J
Bought by
Connolly Capital Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$267,700
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2024
Sold by
Nettles Bobby J
Bought by
Nettles Bobby J and Campbell Veronica

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2010
Sold by
Nettles Silvia J
Bought by
Nettles Bobby J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 1997
Sold by
Farinelli Joyce L
Bought by
Nettles Bobby J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,700
Interest Rate
7.51%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $370,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $194,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $194,000 None Listed On Document
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $88,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $363,298 FHA
Previous Owner $267,700 Construction
Previous Owner $130,700 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/21/2025 10/21/25 Sold $370,000 -4.9% $200 / Sq Ft
09/15/2025 09/15/25 Pending -- -- --
09/12/2025 09/12/25 For Sale $389,000 0.0% $210 / Sq Ft
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Price Changed $389,000 -2.5% $210 / Sq Ft
07/20/2025 07/20/25 For Sale $399,000 -- $216 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,954 $22,036 $3,795 $18,241
2024 $5,954 $22,036 $3,795 $18,241
2023 $4,605 $22,036 $3,795 $18,241
2022 $4,605 $16,639 $2,588 $14,051
2021 $5,307 $18,113 $2,587 $15,526
2020 $6,199 $18,113 $2,587 $15,526
2019 $3,569 $11,850 $2,415 $9,435
2018 $3,497 $11,850 $2,415 $9,435
2017 $3,366 $11,850 $2,415 $9,435
2016 $2,668 $9,087 $2,242 $6,845
2015 $2,609 $9,087 $2,242 $6,845
2014 $3,041 $10,243 $2,242 $8,001
2013 $2,232 $8,726 $2,242 $6,484
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12422416

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-07-203-024-0000

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