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Last sold for $6,000 on Aug 13, 2019

281 W 156TH ST

MARKHAM, IL 60428
5
Beds
2
Baths
0.6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1969
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$6,000 · Aug 13, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,107 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$7,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$7,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$72,000

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.48
35
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
15
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
72
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
78
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
40
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Vacant Land
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bungalow
CountyCOOK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.60
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Rosa L Parks Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.2 mi
E
Martin L King Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades 1–4 · 1.3 mi
H
Thornton Township High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Thornton Township High School District 205

Neighborhood · ZIP 60428These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.78
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,305
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,123 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,165
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,508
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

281 W 156th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Markham 60428
  • Newer than 80% of homes in Markham 60428

How it measures up in Markham 60428

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Markham 60428.

Lot size0.6 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 281 W 156th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarkham 60428Cook County
Lot sizebigger than0.6 ac97% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than196980% of homes63% of homes

About 281 W 156th St

When did 281 W 156th St, Markham, IL last sell?

281 W 156th St, Markham, IL last sold on Aug 13, 2019 for $6,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 W 156th St, Markham, IL?

281 W 156th St, Markham, IL has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a 0.60-acre lot.

When was 281 W 156th St, Markham, IL built?

281 W 156th St, Markham, IL was built in 1969, making it 57 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 W 156th St, Markham, IL?

281 W 156th St, Markham, IL is assigned to Rosa L Parks Middle School (middle), rated F; Martin L King Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Thornton Township High School (high), rated F. All sit in Thornton Township High School District 205. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 W 156th St, Markham, IL compare to other homes in Markham 60428?

Among the 4,798 homes in Markham 60428, its lot is bigger than 97% of them (0.6 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 80% of them (1969 against a typical 1959). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 281 W 156th St, Markham, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 281 W 156th St, Markham, IL was $5,107. The county assessed it at $7,200.

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