RARE OPPORTUNITY IN BERWYN. Beautiful, clean, build-ready lot with city-approved plans for a new home 1307 S. Harvey Ave, Berwyn, IL For sale: an exceptional building lot in Berwyn measuring 37.5 126.32 ft, with a total area of 4,737 sq ft. Lots like this almost never come up in this area. Most lots in Berwyn are only 25 to 30 ft wide, while this one has room for a wide, spacious home, a two-car garage and a backyard. The lot is beautiful and clean, with a regular rectangular shape. The trees have already been removed, so the site is fully prepared for construction. It sits on a quiet residential streetclose to public transportation, shopping and schools. The price includes a custom design for a new single-family home. The plans have already been approved by the City of Berwyn, So there's no need to wait months for approval or purchase a full set of plans. The home is designed as a two-story residence with a full finished basement and about 4,450 sq ft of living space. The plans call for six bedrooms, including a large master bedroom, four full bathrooms and a two-car garage. New homes of this size in the area sell for over $750,000, which makes this a great opportunity for a developer or for a family who wants to build their dream home close to Chicago.
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Karel Havlicek Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
Lincoln Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
J Sterling Morton West High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
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About North
Berwyn
North Berwyn, located between Roosevelt Road and Ogden Avenue, is a residential and walkable Berwyn neighborhood with a classic bungalow belt and a rail-linked street grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Oak Park Avenue and Roosevelt Road crossroads, where taquerias, bakeries, and small storefronts keep the sidewalks active. Brick Chicago-style bungalows and two-flats set a steady architectural rhythm, punctuated by tidy courtyards and mature parkway trees. Depot District energy sits just south, with Fitzgerald’s anchoring live music nights and a long-running local calendar. The Berwyn Route 66 Museum adds a roadside-history note near the commercial strip. Metra access at Berwyn and nearby Harlem Avenue stations supports a commuter-friendly routine.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Some photos virtually staged
Exterior features
City street frontage
Concrete road surface
Home design
Land
Fee simple ownership with homeowners association
Construction
Lot dimensions: 4,725
Utilities
Utilities: Unknown (verify)
HOA & community
Fee simple with homeowners association
Financial info
No special service area
Other
Possession available at closing or immediate
Property tax (2023): $1,671
Electricity and solar
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Prime property vacant lot 4275 sq ft lot 37' x 126' .108 acre in Berwyn's souht after Wallecks Subdivision.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12381516
Jan 30, 2026
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11483035
Apr 10, 2023
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Sep 23, 2021
Sold
$79,000
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11145637
Jul 30, 2021
Listing Removed
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Jul 30, 2021
Pending (Active Under Contract)
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Jul 28, 2021
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$79,000
Jul 28, 2021
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$79,000
Jul 14, 2021
Pending (Active Under Contract)
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Jul 7, 2021
Pending (Contingent)
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Jul 6, 2021
Listed (New)
$79,000
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06658096
Mar 26, 2011
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Nov 7, 2006
Sold
$80,000
Public Records
Nov 17, 1986
Sold
$65,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$1,671 (−9.5%)
$5,316
2022
$1,846 (+5.0%)
$4,606
2021
$1,758 (+2.7%)
$4,606
2020
$1,712 (+0.4%)
$4,606
2019
$1,705 (+4.1%)
$4,134
2018
$1,638 (+3.2%)
$4,134
2017
$1,587 (+9.6%)
$4,134
2016
$1,449
$3,425
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Lot size
4,725 Sq. Ft.
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Cook County
APN
16201100030000
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Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 2026.
R-1
Single-Family Residence District
The R-1 Single-Family Residence District is established to accommodate residential development in a manner consistent with the character of existing single-family neighborhoods in the City. Single-family dwellings, along with limited civic and institutional uses, are allowed.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Berwyn, IL • 60402
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Sun exposure
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Berwyn. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1307 Harvey Ave
$140,779
$8,221 under list price of $149K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $225K to $365K.