NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1545 N Taft Ave Berkeley, IL 60163

Estimated Value: $294,984 - $366,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,120 Sq Ft
$286/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 09, 2023

Last sale price $264,500 $236 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,368/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of May 2023

Bring some finishing touches to this partially updated 3 bedroom all brick ranch! Full finished basement with woodburning fireplace, laundry area, and utility room doubles the 1,120 square footage of the home. Recent upgrades include new doors, frames and baseboard, paint, electrical and light switches, attic insulation, AC condenser, new plumbing and toilet, garage opener. Roof 6 years old Close to shopping, highways, and priced to sell.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Durec

Sperry - LD Real Estate License #471020678 Listed on: 03/31/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Fernando Rocha Jr.

RE/MAX LOYALTY License #475162241

RE/MAX LOYALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,236

Year Built

  • Built in 1961 | Remodeled in 2022

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 150

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,120 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fireplace in Basement

Schools

  • Macarthur Middle School
  • Proviso West High School

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,236

Year Built

Built in 1961 | Remodeled in 2022

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

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: 1961
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2022
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2022

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 1120
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1120
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2240
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • 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
  • Middle/Junior School: Macarthur Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 150
  • 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: 7236.2
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 31, 2023
Closed on
May 4, 2023
Sold by
Caballero Cristina
Bought by
Flores Izamar and Carrillo Jose Alfredo
Seller's Agent
Linda Durec
Sperry - LD Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Fernando Rocha Jr.
RE/MAX LOYALTY
List Price
$264,500
Sold Price
$264,500
Views
166
Current Estimated Value
$320,246

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$55,746
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.31%
Original Mortgage
$251,275
Outstanding Balance
$243,809
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$76,437

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 31, 2023
Closed on
Apr 13, 2023
Sold by
Valencia Cristina
Bought by
Valencia Cristina
Seller's Agent
Linda Durec
Sperry - LD Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Fernando Rocha Jr.
RE/MAX LOYALTY
List Price
$264,500
Sold Price
$264,500
Views
166

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$251,275
Outstanding Balance
$243,809
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$76,437

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2002
Sold by
Givens Robert and Givens Barbara
Bought by
Valencia Joel and Valencia Cristina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,800
Interest Rate
10.05%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 1998
Sold by
Leonard Patricia
Bought by
Givens Robert and Givens Barbara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,350
Interest Rate
6.8%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Flores Izamar $264,500 First American Title
Valencia Cristina -- First American Title
Valencia Joel $166,000 --
Givens Robert $136,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Flores Izamar $251,275
Previous Owner Valencia Joel $132,800
Previous Owner Givens Robert $135,350
Closed Valencia Joel $33,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/09/2023 05/09/23 Sold $264,500 0.0% $236 / Sq Ft
04/05/2023 04/05/23 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2023 03/31/23 For Sale $264,500 -- $236 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $8,522 $23,000 $3,821 $19,179
2024 $8,522 $23,000 $3,821 $19,179
2023 $7,259 $23,000 $3,821 $19,179
2022 $7,259 $16,523 $2,605 $13,918
2021 $7,236 $16,523 $2,605 $13,918
2020 $6,824 $16,523 $2,605 $13,918
2019 $5,103 $12,040 $2,431 $9,609
2018 $5,003 $12,040 $2,431 $9,609
2017 $5,667 $14,266 $2,431 $11,835
2016 $4,367 $10,788 $2,257 $8,531
2015 $4,354 $10,788 $2,257 $8,531
2014 $4,275 $10,788 $2,257 $8,531
2013 $5,250 $14,339 $2,257 $12,082
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11748934

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-07-214-087-0000