$216,000
SOLD OCT 1, 2025

5506 Bohlander Ave Berkeley, IL 60163

3 Beds
1 Bath
818 Sq Ft
1949 Built

Recently Sold

$264 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Paneling
  • Mature Trees
  • Skylights
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of October 2025

MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED H&B DUE TUESDAY 9/2 @ 5:00 ESTATE SALE: Charming Cape Cod with Expansive Backyard Retreat Welcome to this classic Cape Cod-style home that perfectly blends timeless character with everyday comfort. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, this inviting residence offers a functional layout ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers, or those seeking a cozy retreat. Step inside to find a warm & inviting living room with low-maintenance laminate flooring and traditional Cape Cod. The kitchen offers efficient workspace and flows easily into the main living areas-perfect for simple, streamlined living. One bedroom is conveniently located on the main floor, with two additional bedrooms upstairs that offer privacy and flexible use. Step outside to your huge backyard oasis, perfect for gardening, entertaining, or future expansion. Whether you're hosting summer barbecues or enjoying quiet evenings under the stars, this outdoor space offers endless potential. Located in a quiet, established neighborhood close to schools, parks, and shops, this delightful home captures the warmth and simplicity of Cape Cod living-with the space and flexibility to make it your own. Conveyed As Is

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cynthia Kulekowskis

HomeSmart Realty Group License #475165427 Listed on: 08/30/2025

HomeSmart Realty Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Sherry Mustafov

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #471022066

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,837

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 80x300
  • Level Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 818 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Paneling
  • Skylights
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,837

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

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: 1949
  • 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
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Paneling, Replacement Windows
  • LivingArea: 818
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: None
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Wood Laminate

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • ExteriorFeatures: Lighting
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees, Level
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Radiator(s)
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

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

  • Lot Dimensions: 80x300
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 17

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1837
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 30, 2025
Closed on
Sep 29, 2025
Sold by
Saviano Richard J and Theis Carrie
Bought by
Spino Nicole
Seller's Agent
Cynthia Kulekowskis
HomeSmart Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Sherry Mustafov
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$199,999
Sold Price
$216,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,001
8%
Views
90
Current Estimated Value
$220,006

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,006
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.95%
Original Mortgage
$172,800
Outstanding Balance
$172,800
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$47,206

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 1998
Sold by
Obrien Paul W and Obrien Mary A
Bought by
Saviano Richard J and Saviano Kathleen A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$127,045
Interest Rate
7.18%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $216,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $128,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $172,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $127,045 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/01/2025 10/01/25 Sold $216,000 +8.0% $264 / Sq Ft
09/03/2025 09/03/25 Pending -- -- --
08/30/2025 08/30/25 For Sale $199,999 -- $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 $1,837 $21,012 $10,512 $10,500
2024 $1,837 $21,012 $10,512 $10,500
2023 $2,247 $23,700 $13,200 $10,500
2022 $2,247 $17,704 $9,000 $8,704
2021 $2,181 $17,704 $9,000 $8,704
2020 $1,916 $17,704 $9,000 $8,704
2019 $2,174 $13,436 $8,400 $5,036
2018 $2,135 $13,436 $8,400 $5,036
2017 $2,005 $13,436 $8,400 $5,036
2016 $3,026 $12,350 $7,800 $4,550
2015 $3,170 $12,350 $7,800 $4,550
2014 $3,149 $12,350 $7,800 $4,550
2013 $3,567 $12,371 $7,800 $4,571
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12455714

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-07-213-073-0000

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