Cook County property record for 16541 Sawyer Ave, Markham, IL 60428
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,184 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.214 acres (9,310 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $67,500 (Sep 2012) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-23-423-029 |
| Primary APN | 28-23-423-029 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,184 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,184 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,310 sqft (0.214 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 16541 SAWYER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MARKHAM |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60428-5518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | H W ELMORES KEDZIE AVE RDG |
| Legal Block | 56 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10-12 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BREMEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 825600 |
16541 Sawyer Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2012.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16541 SAWYER AVE, MARKHAM, IL 60428-5518 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201233088 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 16541 SAWYER AVE, MARKHAM, IL 60428-5518 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16541 SAWYER AVE, MARKHAM, IL 60428-5518 |
| Document Number | 0032121003 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2132121003 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50328 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 250 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2042 |
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 | $13,000 Land $2,095 Building $10,905 | $130,000 Land $20,950 Building $109,050 | |
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $5,786 Land $1,862 Building $3,924 | $57,860 Land $18,620 Building $39,240 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 16541 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 16541 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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