Cook County property record for 12648 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,078 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.028 acres (1,230 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $211 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-28-322-052 |
| Primary APN | 25-28-322-052 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,078 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,230 sqft (0.028 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 12648 S EMERALD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60628 |
| 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 | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 530503 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12648 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60628 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 15, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201646034 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 6, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000034079 |
| 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 | $2,523 (+152.3%) Land $738 Building $1,785 | $25,230 (+152.3%) Land $7,380 Building $17,850 | |
| 2023 | $211.00 (+2.43%) | ||
| 2022 | $206.00 (+2.49%) | $1,000 (-) Land $492 Building $508 | $10,000 (-) Land $4,920 Building $5,080 |
| 2021 | $201.00 | $1,000 Land $492 Building $508 | $10,000 Land $4,920 Building $5,080 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 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.
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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