Cook County property record for 5979 N Markham Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,654 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $302,000 (Jun 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $6,674 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-05-402-001 |
| Primary APN | 13-05-402-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,654 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,654 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,178 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5979 N MARKHAM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60646-5550 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Description | (MURDOCKS)(FOREST)(VIEW) HIGHLANDS SUB PT OF SE SEC 05-40-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | MURDOCKS FOREST VIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5009 |
| Census Tract | 110100 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5979 N MARKHAM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60646-5550 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2000649 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 26, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000648 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,000 (+19.74%) Land $10,445 Building $34,555 | $450,000 (+19.74%) Land $104,450 Building $345,550 | |
| 2023 | $6,674.00 (+3.2%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,467.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $37,582 Land $8,356 Building $29,226 | $375,820 Land $83,560 Building $292,260 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 424 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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