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12429 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60628 Property Records

Cook County property record for 12429 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,620 sqft · built 1934
Lot Size0.099 acres (4,305 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$170,000 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill$1,269 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN25-28-309-012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN25-28-309-012
Alternative APN
  • 25-28-309-012-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,620 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,620 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1934
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1936
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,305 sqft (0.099 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address12429 S EMERALD AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60628-7033
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-2
Legal Description(SECOND) ADD TO (WEST) (PULLMAN) BEING PT OF WH SW SEC 28-37-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township37N
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionSECOND ADD TO WEST PULLMAN
Legal Block6,6
Legal Lot Number36,37
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2037
Census Tract530503

Owner

12429 S Emerald Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2021.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address12429 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60628-7033
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 28, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 28, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 14, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202155194
Prior Transfer DateSep 24, 2001
Prior Transfer Doc0000035012
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 28, 2021
Property Address12429 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60628-7033
Document Number0030155194
Instrument DateOct 21, 2021
Instrument2130155194
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 11, 2021
Title CompanyBAIRD AND WARNER TITLE SERVICES INC, BAIRD & WARNER TTL SVCS INC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$170.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address12429 S EMERALD AVE, 12429, CHICAGO, IL 60628-7033

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12429 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60628-7033

Mortgage

Document Number0030155195
DateOct 28, 2021
Instrument2130155195
Lender
NameAMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.25%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$15,000 Land $2,583 Building $12,417$150,000 Land $25,830 Building $124,170
2023$1,269.00 (+2.59%)
2022$1,237.00 (+2.32%)$6,000 (-) Land $1,722 Building $4,278$60,000 (-) Land $17,220 Building $42,780
2021$1,209.00$6,000 Land $1,722 Building $4,278$60,000 Land $17,220 Building $42,780

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 12429 S Emerald Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

The area around 12429 S Emerald 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 RiskNot 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 SystemCHICAGO
serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
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 720 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,500 / 50
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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