2159 N Sayre Ave, Chicago (Elmwood Park), IL 60707 Property Records

Cook County property record for 2159 N Sayre Ave, Chicago, IL 60707

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,272 sqft · built 1916
Lot Size	0.226 acres (9,828 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$170,000 (May 2012)
Tax Bill	$5,911 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2019 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`13-31-121-001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`13-31-121-001`
Alternative APN	`13-31-121-001-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,272 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,272 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1916
Effective Year Built	Effective 1918
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Stucco
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	9,828 sqft (0.226 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2159 N SAYRE AVE
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60707-3236
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-1
Legal Range	13E
Legal Township	40N
Legal Section	31
Legal Subdivision	HILLSIDE
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	24
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5002
Census Tract	250500

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	2159 N SAYRE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60707-3236
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 16, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 16, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201234037
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	2159 N SAYRE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60707-3236
Document Number	1908808120
Instrument Date	Mar 28, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 12, 2019
Title Company	OTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	2173 N MOODY AVE CHICAGO IL 606392727, CHICAGO, IL 60639-2727

Mortgage

Document Number	1908808120
Date	Mar 29, 2019
Instrument	8808120

Lender

Name	SOLUTIONS FIN'L MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	GLENVIEW, IL 60026-8021

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Mar 28, 2034

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	4.5%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Cook County
Municipality	Chicago City
Unified School District	Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$32,000 (+14.29%) Land $16,491 Building $15,509	$320,000 (+14.29%) Land $164,910 Building $155,090
2023	$5,911.00 (+2.6%)
2022	$5,761.00	$27,998 Land $14,417 Building $13,581	$279,980 Land $144,170 Building $135,810

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CHICAGO serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Mar 2026
Lead	6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	8 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 815 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless · DSL	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20