Sold286d on market
5136 W Hawthorne Ave
Berkeley, IL, 60163 • 60163 • Cook County
$305,000
$208/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,467Sqft
0.25 acLot
1952Built
Property DNA
Cape Cod Style
Built 1952 · 74 years of history
Outdoor Living
Patio
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Living Room
Special Features
Gazebo · Shed(s)
2-Car Garage
Concrete · Garage Door Opener · On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
11 views
People checking out this listing
286 days on market
Established listing
$208/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1952
Welcome home to this charming brick cape cod, nestled on an extra-wide 91 foot lot. This well-loved home has everything you're looking for. A spacious kitchen with tons of cabinets, counters and table space, plus a separate dining room and family room with fireplace where everyone can gather. A versatile first floor bedroom can be used as an office or family room. You'll love entertaining on your back patio with built-in seating, gazebo, and outdoor brick fireplace! Many updates include new tear-off roof in 2024, A/C (2024), H2O heater (2024), furnace (2019). Windows replaced in 2011, freshly painted and hardwood floors were recently refinished. A new (2024) concrete drive leads to the brick 2 car garage with a covered breezeway to the house. Fantastic location, close to many major expressways, shopping, schools, etc. Only 1 block to the popular Eisenhower Community Center and Park. Previous buyer was unable to obtain financing.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights brick cape cod, cozy fireplace, and outdoor brick fireplace as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,902/month
Principal & Interest$1,495
Property Tax$305
Insurance$102
Down payment20% ($61,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $244,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1952
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Wall Unit(s)
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot0.25 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCape Cod
Year built1952
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Wall Unit(s)
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionAluminum Siding, Brick
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingConcrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementCrawl Space
Fireplaces1
FencingFenced
Lot0.25 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60163
Annual tax$8,261
Parcel1508115053
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Wall Unit(s)
Laundry
Main Level
Gas Dryer Hookup
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Living Room
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Concrete
Garage Door Opener
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Aluminum Siding
Brick
Patio & Porch
Patio
Community
Curbs
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Other Structures
Gazebo
Shed(s)
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second15×12 ft180 sqft
Flooring (Wood Laminate)Window Treatments (Blinds)
Bedroom2
Main10×11 ft110 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Blinds)
Bedroom3
Second12×12 ft144 sqft
Flooring (Parquet)Window Treatments (Blinds)
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market286
Est. value$314,200
Est. rent$2,820/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$208
On marketMar 28, 2025
PostedMar 28, 2025
Last sold$305,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedJun 28, 2025
Tour days6
Views11
How are the schools in Berkeley?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Berkeley, IL, 60163
Price history
12 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jun 27, 2025Sold$305,000$208MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 20, 2025Contingent$300,000$204MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 14, 2025Listed For Sale$300,000$204MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 8, 2025Contingent$300,000$204MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 28, 2025Listed For Sale$300,000$204MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 28, 2025Listing Removed$300,000$204MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 21, 2025Contingent$300,000$204MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 19, 2025Listed For Sale$300,000$204MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 3, 2025Contingent$300,000$204MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 27, 2025Listed For Sale$300,000$204MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 8, 2000Sold$135,000$92Public Record
Dec 29, 1999Sold$126,000$86Public Record
Sold$305,000
Jun 27, 2025•$208/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$300,000
May 20, 2025•$204/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$300,000
May 14, 2025•$204/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$300,000
Apr 8, 2025•$204/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$300,000
Mar 28, 2025•$204/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$300,000
Mar 28, 2025•$204/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$300,000
Mar 21, 2025•$204/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$300,000
Mar 19, 2025•$204/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$300,000
Mar 3, 2025•$204/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$300,000
Feb 27, 2025•$204/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$135,000
Jun 8, 2000•$92/sqft•Public Record
Sold$126,000
Dec 29, 1999•$86/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$7,110$21,999
Apr 10, 2022$7,174$19,345
Apr 10, 2021$7,186$19,345
Apr 10, 2020$6,876$19,345
Apr 10, 2019$5,411$15,860
Apr 10, 2018$5,301$15,860
Apr 10, 2017$5,498$16,871
Apr 10, 2016$4,735$13,895
Apr 10, 2015$4,662$13,895
Apr 10, 2014$4,600$13,895
Apr 10, 2013$5,425$17,090
Apr 10, 2012$5,181$17,090
Apr 10, 2011$5,182$17,090
Apr 10, 2010$4,757$21,298
Apr 10, 2009$4,313$21,298
Apr 10, 2008$3,972$22,419
Apr 10, 2007$3,851$19,886
Apr 10, 2006$3,738$19,886
Apr 10, 2005$3,464$19,886
Apr 10, 2004$3,467$15,079
Apr 10, 2003$3,446$15,079
Apr 10, 2002$3,721$15,079
Apr 10, 2001$2,962$12,325
Apr 10, 2000$2,333$12,325
Apr 10, 1999$2,276$12,325
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Berkeley, IL • Cook County
Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
60163
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