Cook County property record for 16535 Sawyer Ave, Markham, IL 60428
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,207 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.229 acres (9,975 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,018 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-23-423-028 |
| Primary APN | 28-23-423-028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,207 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,207 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,975 sqft (0.229 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 16535 SAWYER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MARKHAM |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60428-5518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | H W (ELMORES)(KEDZIE) AVE (RIDGE) SUB OF NE & SE S OF IBL EH SEC 23-36-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELMORES KEDZIE AVE RIDGE |
| Legal Block | 56 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12,13 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BREMEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 825600 |
16535 Sawyer Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in February 2024.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 431 E 48TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60615-1401 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000057012 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Property Address | 16535 SAWYER AVE, MARKHAM, IL 60428-5518 |
| Document Number | 0004757012 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2404757012 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 431 E 48TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60615-1401 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Bremen Township |
| Municipality | Markham City |
| Secondary School District | Bremen Community High School District 228 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 144 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,000 Land $2,244 Building $9,756 | $120,000 Land $22,440 Building $97,560 | |
| 2023 | $5,018.00 (+155.63%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,963.00 (-0.51%) Homeowner's exemption | $5,824 (-) Land $1,995 Building $3,829 | $58,240 (-) Land $19,950 Building $38,290 |
| 2021 | $1,973.00 Homeowner's exemption | $5,824 Land $1,995 Building $3,829 | $58,240 Land $19,950 Building $38,290 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16535 Sawyer Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–1982) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1982 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 16535 Sawyer Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MARKHAM serves 12,500 people · EPA ID IL0311770 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MID-MARK WATER COMMISSION |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 239 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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