Seller's Agent in 2025
Margarita Lopez
Baird Warner
(773) 829-2699
1 in this area
136 Total Sales
1536 N Taft Ave Berkeley, IL 60163
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,130
Sq Ft
1947
Built
Highlights
- Second Kitchen
- Sitting Room
- Laundry Room
- Home Office
- Formal Dining Room
- Ceramic Tile Flooring
About This Home
As of November 2025Welcome to this spacious, very well-maintained home located in the heart of Berkeley! Offering excellent versatility, the main level features a bright and inviting living room with a cozy fireplace - perfect for the winter days to come. A formal dining area and a kitchen that provides plenty of cabinets and generous space throughout. The bedrooms come with ample closet space plus an additional office/tv room/den for your creative ideas. This home also offers a great opportunity for related living, complete with its own kitchen, living room, bedroom and full bathroom - perfect for extended family or guests. The unfinished basement and attic provide endless possibilities to expand your living space or customize to your liking. Just minutes from the vibrant Oakbrook Center Mall, you'll enjoy quick access to premier shopping, dining, and entertainment. Commuters will love the convenient proximity to major highways, including I-290, I-294, and I-88, as well as the nearby Metra station, making downtown Chicago and surrounding areas easily accessible. Sold As Is, buyer to assume village inspection.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Baird & Warner, Inc. License #475156324 Listed on: 10/24/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,534
Year Built
- Built in 1947
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 108x150
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 2,130 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Sitting Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Ceramic Tile Flooring
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Second Kitchen
- Range
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Listing and Financial Details
- Senior Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 24, 2025
Closed on
Nov 24, 2025
Sold by
Shirle Affeldt Trust and Kret Lynn
Bought by
Granados Arturo Cruz and Cruz Arturo
Seller's Agent
Margarita Lopez
Baird & Warner, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Anita Ortega
eXp Realty
List Price
$319,000
Sold Price
$319,000
Views
29
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
189.30%
Original Mortgage
$255,200
Outstanding Balance
$255,200
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$92,095
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 29, 2024
Sold by
Affeldt Shirle
Bought by
Shirle Affeldt Trust and Affeldt
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $319,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Listed On Document |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $255,200 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 11/24/25 | Sold | $319,000 | 0.0% | $150 / Sq Ft |
| 10/28/2025 10/28/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/24/2025 10/24/25 | For Sale | $319,000 | -- | $150 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,534 | $29,000 | $8,910 | $20,090 |
| 2023 | $7,611 | $29,000 | $8,910 | $20,090 |
| 2022 | $7,611 | $23,481 | $6,075 | $17,406 |
| 2021 | $7,658 | $23,481 | $6,075 | $17,406 |
| 2020 | $7,391 | $23,481 | $6,075 | $17,406 |
| 2019 | $7,903 | $24,819 | $5,670 | $19,149 |
| 2018 | $7,744 | $24,819 | $5,670 | $19,149 |
| 2017 | $8,076 | $26,408 | $5,670 | $20,738 |
| 2016 | $5,063 | $16,788 | $5,265 | $11,523 |
| 2015 | $4,961 | $16,788 | $5,265 | $11,523 |
| 2014 | $4,908 | $16,788 | $5,265 | $11,523 |
| 2013 | $7,029 | $23,705 | $5,265 | $18,440 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Margarita Lopez
-
Anita Ortega
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Anita Ortega
eXp Realty
(708) 970-4835
9 in this area
21 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12494925
APN: 15-07-111-023-0000
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