Cook County property record for 1246 Emerald Ave, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,453 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.102 acres (4,421 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $17,000 (May 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $2,321 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32-21-108-039 |
| Primary APN | 32-21-108-039 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,453 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1908 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 4,421 sqft (0.102 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1246 EMERALD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO HEIGHTS |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60411-2716 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | (ORIGINAL) TOWN OF (CHICAGO)(HEIGHTS) SUB OF PT OF SE C 21 & OF PT SEC 20 LYING E OF CENTER LINE OF CHICAGO VINCENNES RD EH S |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 35N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN OF CHICAGO HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25,26 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 828900 |
1246 Emerald Ave, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2010.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 526 NORMAL AVE, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411-1218 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 4, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 201011069 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 23, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000718 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Bloom Township |
| Municipality | Chicago Heights City |
| Secondary School District | Bloom Township High School District 206 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Chicago Heights School District 170 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,683 Land $1,658 Building $6,025 | $76,830 Land $16,580 Building $60,250 | |
| 2023 | $2,321.00 (-4.76%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,437.00 Homeowner's exemption | $7,277 Land $1,436 Building $5,841 | $72,770 Land $14,360 Building $58,410 |
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 1246 Emerald 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 1246 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 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 HEIGHTS serves 26,184 people · EPA ID IL0310450 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from HAMMOND WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 339 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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