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12849 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60628 Property Records

Cook County property record for 12849 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,122 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size0.093 acres (4,059 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$105,000 (Jan 2002)
Tax Bill$1,021 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN25-33-111-054

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN25-33-111-054
Alternative APN
  • 25-33-111-054-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,122 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1948
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,059 sqft (0.093 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address12849 S EMERALD AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60628-7460
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-2
Legal Description(NEW) (ROSELAND) SUB OF PT OF FRCL SEC28 S OF IBL & O F PT OF NW SEC 33-37-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township37N
Legal Section33
Legal SubdivisionNEW ROSELAND
Legal Block14
Legal Lot Number35,36
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1025
Census Tract530503

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of August 25, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address12849 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60628-7460
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 8, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 8, 2002 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 28, 1995 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200230741
Last Transfer DateJun 5, 2020
Transfer Doc0000022032
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 5, 2021
Property Address12849 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60628-7460
Document Number0003622032
Instrument DateJun 5, 2020
Instrument2103622032
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 22, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address12849 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60628-7460

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 $2,435 Building $8,565$110,000 (+57.17%) Land $24,350 Building $85,650
2024$1,021.00 (+368.35%)
2023$218.00 (+26.01%)
2022$173.00 (-14.36%) Homeowner's exemption$6,999 (-) Land $2,029 Building $4,970$69,990 (-) Land $20,290 Building $49,700
2021$202.00 Homeowner's exemption$6,999 Land $2,029 Building $4,970$69,990 Land $20,290 Building $49,700

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.

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 Policies4 in force

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 292 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable		1,500 / 50

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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