Sold1077d on marketHistoric · 103 yrs
5900 Prospect Ave
Berkeley, IL, 60163 • 60163 • Cook County
$171,000
$254/sqft
2Beds
1Baths
674Sqft
0.19 acLot
1923Built
Property DNA
Cottage Style
Built 1923 · 103 years of history
Outdoor Living
Porch
Shed(s)
Shed(s)
1-Car Garage
Asphalt · Garage Door Opener · On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
This home is in high demand
Listed 1077 days ago · 1 views · Top 2% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
1 views
People checking out this listing
1077 days on market
Established listing
$254/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 2% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1923 · Historic
Welcome home to this adorable two bedroom, one bathroom cottage in Berkeley! This charming home features a huge front yard with tons of perennials just about to bloom, long driveway leading to a one car garage, and deep lot with mature landscaping trees. Step into the combination living/dining room with newer wood laminate flooring. Newly updated kitchen with tons of cabinets, quartz countertops, crown molding, Wonderful extra storage with the side enclosed porch/mud room. Shed in back for all your extra tools/equipment an smaller back yard just waiting for your ideas. Close access to Butterfield road, I- 294 and I-290. Taxes include senior freeze, senior exemption, and homeowner exemption. Berkeley village inspection approved. Tons of new updates to home including: updated electrical work and certification, boiler certification, permeaseal warrantied work of French drain & sump pump, and new sewer line plumbing replaced. Nothing to worry about, just move in and enjoy!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights mature landscaping trees, huge front yard, and french drain as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,127/month
Principal & Interest$899
Property Tax$171
Insurance$57
Down payment20% ($34,200)
3%50%
Est. 6.88% rate · 30yr fixed · $136,800 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1923
HeatingBaseboard, Other
CoolingNone
Parking1 Garage space
Lot8,150 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCottage
Year built1923
Stories1
Systems
HeatingBaseboard, Other
CoolingNone
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionAluminum Siding, Limestone
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage1 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Cellar,Partial
Lot8,150 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60163
Annual tax$647
Parcel1507311061
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
13 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1st Floor Bedroom
1st Floor Full Bath
Appliances
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Disposal
Flooring
Laminate
Heating
Baseboard
Other
Cooling
None
Laundry
In Unit
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Asphalt
Garage Door Opener
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Aluminum Siding
Limestone
Patio & Porch
Porch
Community
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Other Equipment
TV-Cable
TV Antenna
Ceiling Fan(s)
Sump Pump
Other Structures
Shed(s)
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main11×8 ft88 sqft
Flooring (Vinyl)
Bedroom2
Main8×8 ft64 sqft
Flooring (Vinyl)
Bedroom3
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market1077
Est. value$280,800
Est. rent$1,730/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$254
On marketMar 17, 2023
PostedMar 17, 2023
Last sold$171,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedApr 30, 2023
Tour days6
Views1
How are the schools in Berkeley?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Berkeley, IL, 60163
Price history
15 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 28, 2023Sold$171,000$254MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 28, 2023Contingent$175,000$260MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 17, 2023Listed For Sale$175,000$260MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 5, 2023Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 4, 2023Listed For Sale$184,900$274MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 28, 2022Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 1, 2022Listed For Sale$184,900$274MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 1, 2022Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 10, 2022Listed For Sale$199,000$295MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 17, 2022Pending Sale$199,000$295MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 24, 2022Contingent$199,000$295MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 9, 2022Listed For Sale$199,000$295MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 6, 2022Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 29, 2022Listed For Sale$199,000$295MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 20, 1985Sold$49,500$73Agent Provided
Sold$171,000
Apr 28, 2023•$254/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$175,000
Mar 28, 2023•$260/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$175,000
Mar 17, 2023•$260/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Feb 5, 2023•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$184,900
Jan 4, 2023•$274/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Dec 28, 2022•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$184,900
Dec 1, 2022•$274/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Dec 1, 2022•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$199,000
Nov 10, 2022•$295/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$199,000
Oct 17, 2022•$295/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$199,000
Sep 24, 2022•$295/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$199,000
Sep 9, 2022•$295/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
May 6, 2022•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$199,000
Apr 29, 2022•$295/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$49,500
Nov 20, 1985•$73/sqft•Agent Provided
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$5,199$19,999
Apr 10, 2022$4,549$16,511
Apr 10, 2021$648$16,511
Apr 10, 2020$569$16,511
Apr 10, 2019$646$9,255
Apr 10, 2018$634$9,255
Apr 10, 2017$596$9,255
Apr 10, 2016$2,230$8,006
Apr 10, 2015$2,173$8,006
Apr 10, 2014$1,428$8,006
Apr 10, 2013$2,309$8,937
Apr 10, 2012$2,231$8,937
Apr 10, 2011$2,321$8,937
Apr 10, 2010$3,039$14,780
Apr 10, 2009$2,756$14,780
Apr 10, 2008$2,539$15,557
Apr 10, 2007$2,460$14,843
Apr 10, 2006$2,389$14,843
Apr 10, 2005$2,221$14,843
Apr 10, 2004$2,220$10,552
Apr 10, 2003$2,219$10,552
Apr 10, 2002$2,116$10,552
Apr 10, 2001$1,934$10,264
Apr 10, 2000$1,820$10,264
Apr 10, 1999$1,820$10,264
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Berkeley, IL • Cook County
Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
60163
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