Cook County property record for 12526 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.128 acres (5,574 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $109,000 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,375 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-28-316-059 |
| Primary APN | 25-28-316-059 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,574 sqft (0.128 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 12526 S EMERALD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60628-7006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Description | (SECOND) ADD TO (WEST) (PULLMAN) BEING PT OF WH SW SEC 28-37-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 37N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | SECOND ADD TO WEST PULLMAN |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,12 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2040 |
| Census Tract | 530503 |
12526 S Emerald Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2004.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 341 LANCELOT CT, BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440-2141 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 8, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 8, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 26, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200439107 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 22, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000039108 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $12,000 Land $3,344 Building $8,656 | $120,000 Land $33,440 Building $86,560 | |
| 2023 | $1,375.00 (+2.61%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,340.00 (+2.29%) | $6,499 (-) Land $2,229 Building $4,270 | $64,990 (-) Land $22,290 Building $42,700 |
| 2021 | $1,310.00 | $6,499 Land $2,229 Building $4,270 | $64,990 Land $22,290 Building $42,700 |
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 12526 S 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 12526 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 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 720 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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