$390,000
SOLD MAY 22, 2026

1508 Speechley Blvd Berkeley, IL 60163

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,168 Sq Ft
1947 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 22, 2026

$180 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

3 on Market

Highlights

  • Wooded Lot
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Breakfast Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of May 2026

Beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home with a side driveway-much larger than it appears from the outside! This spacious residence features a separate living and dining room, along with an updated eat-in kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and a convenient pot filler. The kitchen overlooks one of two inviting family room additions, highlighted by an exposed brick accent wall. The main level includes a first-floor bedroom and a fully updated bathroom-perfect for guests or flexible living. Upstairs, you'll find a primary en-suite complete with a double vanity, jacuzzi tub, and a cedar walk-in closet, along with two additional bedrooms and another full bathroom. The full unfinished basement offers a dedicated laundry area and abundant storage space. Step outside to enjoy a large backyard featuring a paver patio, pergola, and shed and a 2 car garage. Additional highlights include hardwood floors and luxury vinyl tile throughout, two HVAC systems, a sump pump, newer electrical panel, and a security system with cameras. . Conveniently located near walking and recreational amenities...Prairie Path, Eisenhower Com. Car and Memorial Park and public transportation including Metra. Highest and Best due Monday, May 11 at 10am.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nicole Hajdu

Baird & Warner License #475130785 Listed on: 05/08/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Cassandra Sneed

EXIT Strategy Realty License #475179113

EXIT Strategy Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,029

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 145.02
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,168 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Humidifier
  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,029

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
  • Basement: Unfinished, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 2168
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 145.02
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10029.36
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 7, 2013
Closed on
Apr 25, 2013
Sold by
Tolbert Larry M and Tolbert Mary L
Bought by
Turner James L and Turner Krisha K
Seller's Agent
Beata Kolpek
Platinum Partners Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Jose Chaidez
T.K. Realty Inc
List Price
$194,900
Sold Price
$180,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-7.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.45%
Original Mortgage
$162,000
Outstanding Balance
$112,233
Interest Rate
3.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$247,239
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $180,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $162,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/22/2026 05/22/26 Sold $390,000 +8.3% $180 / Sq Ft
05/11/2026 05/11/26 Pending -- -- --
05/08/2026 05/08/26 For Sale $360,000 +100.0% $166 / Sq Ft
04/26/2013 04/26/13 Sold $180,000 -7.6% $83 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/28/2013 02/28/13 Pending -- -- --
02/07/2013 02/07/13 For Sale $194,900 -- $90 / 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 $9,774 $29,001 $3,988 $25,013
2024 $9,774 $29,001 $3,988 $25,013
2023 $7,804 $29,001 $3,988 $25,013
2022 $7,804 $20,746 $2,719 $18,027
2021 $7,814 $20,745 $2,718 $18,027
2020 $7,469 $20,745 $2,718 $18,027
2019 $6,389 $18,105 $2,537 $15,568
2018 $6,259 $18,105 $2,537 $15,568
2017 $6,001 $18,105 $2,537 $15,568
2016 $5,571 $15,909 $2,356 $13,553
2015 $6,335 $17,942 $2,356 $15,586
2014 $6,243 $17,942 $2,356 $15,586
2013 $5,682 $17,776 $2,356 $15,420
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12642503

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-08-114-043-0000

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