12621 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60628 Property Records

Cook County property record for 12621 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size0.106 acres (4,612 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$103,500 (Oct 2001)
Tax Bill$672 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2022 Transfer
Apr 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN25-28-323-063

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN25-28-323-063
Alternative APN
  • 25-28-323-063-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,040 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1948
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1949
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,612 sqft (0.106 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address12621 S EMERALD AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60628-7007
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 Block14
Legal Lot Number40
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3021
Census Tract530503

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address12621 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60628-7007
Owner TypeCompany
VestingBorrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 18, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY
Apr 24, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
CARRINGTON MTG SVCS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleOct 29, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 29, 2001 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 24, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20017327
Last Transfer DateAug 20, 2020
Transfer Doc0000057022
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 18, 2022
Property Address12621 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60628-7007
Document Number0023057022
Instrument DateAug 20, 2020
Instrument2223057022
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12621 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60628-7007

April 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address12621 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60628-7007
Document Number1712508376
Instrument DateApr 24, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 17, 2017
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12621 S EMERALD AVE CHICAGO IL 606287007, CHICAGO, IL 60628-7007

Mortgage

Document Number1712508376
DateMay 5, 2017
Instrument12508376
Lender
NameCARRINGTON MTG SVCS
AddressANAHEIM, CA 92806
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueMay 4, 2032
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.5%

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$11,191 (+72.35%) Land $2,767 Building $8,424$111,910 (+72.35%) Land $27,670 Building $84,240
2023$672.00 (+6.16%)
2022$633.00 (-0.63%) Homeowner's exemption$6,493 (-) Land $1,844 Building $4,649$64,930 (-) Land $18,440 Building $46,490
2021$637.00$6,493 Land $1,844 Building $4,649$64,930 Land $18,440 Building $46,490

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.

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

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
Radiate Holdings
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,500 / 50
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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