$277,000
SOLD JAN 23, 2026

1509 Morris Ave Berkeley, IL 60163

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,200 Sq Ft
1952 Built

Recently Sold

$231 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

156 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Patio
  • Home Office
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of January 2026

Impressive List of Recent Updates Includes New Roof, Windows, Furnace/CAC, Electrical Wiring & Circuit Breaker Panel, Copper Pipes, Custom Kitchen & Bath, Stacked Washer & Dryer, Plank Vinyl Flooring & Freshly-Painted. Charming 1 1/2 Story Brick Cape Cod in a Wonderful Berkeley Neighborhood. Living Rm Features Large Tinted 1-Way Front Window (Can't See in From Outside!) & Contemporary Wall-Mounted Electric Fplc. Gorgeous New Custom Kitchen is Open from the Living Rm: Breakfast Bar/Island Separation with Lots of Storage (2 Bar Stools Stay). Main Floor Offers 2 BRs & Gorgeous Full Bath; on 2nd Floor, a 3rd BR + Office/Playroom with New Neutral Carpet & Another Full Bath. Side Drive Just Sealcoated, Leads to Oversized 2 1/2 Car Garage w/Canvas Awning Extending 9' over Driveway. Big Backyard w/ 6' Custom Privacy Fence, Cement Patio & Hot Tub. Village Just Replaced Street & Sidewalks & Plans to Plant 2 Trees in Parkway.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debbie Toscano

Century 21 Circle License #475131733 Listed on: 07/20/2025

Century 21 Circle

Last Buyer's Agent

Brayan Villa

Realty of America, LLC License #475206260

Realty of America, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,969

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Proviso West High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 144.8

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,969

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • 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), Gas Oven
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1200
  • Room Type: Office
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Finished,Interior Stair
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • 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

Schools

  • High School: Proviso West High School
  • Junior High/Middle School #2: Proviso Mathematics and Science Academy

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 X 144.8
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5968.63
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 1999
Sold by
Hud
Bought by
Bajkowski John P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,450
Outstanding Balance
$20,814
Interest Rate
6.94%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$250,527

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1994
Sold by
Hud
Bought by
Pajic Zeljko and Pajic Milica

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$107,669
Interest Rate
8.59%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 1994
Sold by
Coleman William M and Coleman Mary E
Bought by
Hud
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
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Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $86,450 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $107,669 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/23/2026 01/23/26 Sold $277,000 -0.3% $231 / Sq Ft
12/23/2025 12/23/25 Pending -- -- --
12/12/2025 12/12/25 Price Changed $277,700 -0.8% $231 / Sq Ft
12/06/2025 12/06/25 For Sale $279,900 0.0% $233 / Sq Ft
10/17/2025 10/17/25 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2025 10/04/25 For Sale $279,900 0.0% $233 / Sq Ft
09/25/2025 09/25/25 Pending -- -- --
09/22/2025 09/22/25 For Sale $279,900 0.0% $233 / Sq Ft
09/10/2025 09/10/25 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2025 09/08/25 Price Changed $279,900 -0.9% $233 / Sq Ft
08/26/2025 08/26/25 Price Changed $282,500 -2.6% $235 / Sq Ft
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Price Changed $289,900 -1.1% $242 / Sq Ft
07/20/2025 07/20/25 For Sale $293,000 -- $244 / 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 $5,969 $19,000 $4,785 $14,215
2024 $5,969 $19,000 $4,785 $14,215
2023 $6,252 $19,000 $4,785 $14,215
2022 $6,252 $17,300 $3,263 $14,037
2021 $6,268 $17,299 $3,262 $14,037
2020 $6,010 $17,299 $3,262 $14,037
2019 $3,510 $11,492 $3,045 $8,447
2018 $3,438 $11,492 $3,045 $8,447
2017 $3,307 $11,492 $3,045 $8,447
2016 $2,710 $9,022 $2,827 $6,195
2015 $2,646 $9,022 $2,827 $6,195
2014 $2,621 $9,022 $2,827 $6,195
2013 $3,283 $11,381 $2,827 $8,554
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12425244

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-08-113-031-0000