12612 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60628 Property Records

Cook County property record for 12612 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,104 sqft · built 1959
Lot Size0.106 acres (4,612 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$165,000 (Jan 2025)
Tax Bill$779 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN25-28-322-061

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN25-28-322-061
Alternative APN
  • 25-28-322-061-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,104 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,104 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1959
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1961
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,612 sqft (0.106 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address12612 S EMERALD AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60628-7008
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 Block13
Legal Lot Number6,7
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3022
Census Tract530503

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address12612 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60628-7008
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingMarried Woman, Separate Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 13, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 13, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 20, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20252274
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

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$11,000 (+57.17%) Land $2,767 Building $8,233$110,000 (+57.17%) Land $27,670 Building $82,330
2023$779.00 (+5.56%)
2022$738.00 (-0.14%) Homeowner's exemption$6,999 (-) Land $1,844 Building $5,155$69,990 (-) Land $18,440 Building $51,550
2021$739.00 Homeowner's exemption$6,999 Land $1,844 Building $5,155$69,990 Land $18,440 Building $51,550

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2008)
Most Recent ClaimSep 2008 · Severe Storms And Flooding

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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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