Cook County property record for 8237 S Sawyer Ave, Chicago, IL 60652
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,687 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $132,000 (Apr 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $3,546 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Mortgage Jul 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-35-227-011 |
| Primary APN | 19-35-227-011 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,687 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,375 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 8237 S SAWYER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60652-3330 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Description | (SOUTHWEST) HIGHLANDS AT (79TH) & (KEDZIE) (UNIT2) SU B OF SE NE SEC 35-38-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHWEST HIGHLANDS AT 79TH & KEDZIE UNI |
| Legal Lot Number | 295 |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 700401 |
8237 S Sawyer Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2008.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8237 S SAWYER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60652-3330 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 17, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 22, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SPRING EQ LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 17, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 17, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200110947 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 18, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000046121 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 8237 S SAWYER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60652-3330 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 29, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0013716050 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2313716050 |
| Name | AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PALATINE, IL 60067 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.12% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 8237 S SAWYER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60652-3330 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8237 S SAWYER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60652-3330 |
| Document Number | 0020318113 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2220318113 |
| Name | SPRING EQ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FLINT, MI 48501 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 15, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $21,000 Land $2,625 Building $18,375 | $210,000 Land $26,250 Building $183,750 | |
| 2023 | $3,546.00 (+3.2%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,436.00 (+1.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $20,000 (-) Land $3,500 Building $16,500 | $200,000 (-) Land $35,000 Building $165,000 |
| 2021 | $3,378.00 Homeowner's exemption | $20,000 Land $3,500 Building $16,500 | $200,000 Land $35,000 Building $165,000 |
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 8237 S Sawyer Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 8237 S Sawyer Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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.
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 772 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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