12862 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60628 Property Records

Cook County property record for 12862 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60628

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,133 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.125 acres (5,445 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$440,000 (Jan 2026)
Tax Bill$2,417 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2026 Mortgage
Jan 2026 Sale
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN25-33-110-055

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN25-33-110-055
Alternative APN
  • 25-33-110-055-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,133 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1952
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,445 sqft (0.125 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address12862 S EMERALD AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60628-7461
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-2
Legal Range14E
Legal Township37N
Legal Section33
Legal SubdivisionNEW ROSELAND
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1024
Census Tract530503

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address8227 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60634-1934
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 16, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
RFLF 4 LLC
Jan 16, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Apr 10, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage
OXFORD BK
Jan 9, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
Jul 31, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
OTHER

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 16, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 16, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 31, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202622006
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address12862 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60628-7461
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8227 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60634-1934
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0001618149
DateJan 16, 2026
Instrument2601618149
Lender
NameRFLF 4 LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60606
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 1, 2056

January 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 16, 2026
Property Address12862 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60628-7461
Document Number0001622006
Map ReferenceDOC 9813257
Instrument DateDec 12, 2025
Instrument2601622006
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 6, 2026
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$440.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8227 WINNING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60634
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

April 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address12862 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60628-7461
Document Number1913318108
Instrument DateApr 10, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 21, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address658 LILAS CT NEW LENOX IL 604513453, NEW LENOX, IL 60451-3453

Mortgage

Document Number1913318108
DateMay 13, 2019
Instrument13318108
Lender
NameOXFORD BK
TypeBank
AddressOAK BROOK, IL 60523
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

January 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 9, 2019
Property Address12862 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60628-7461
Document Number1900945035
Instrument DateDec 24, 2018
Instrument945035
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 17, 2019

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2000 N MILWAUKEE AVE CHICAGO IL 606474002, CHICAGO, IL 60647-4002

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 31, 2018
Property Address12862 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60628-7461
Document Number1821246083
Instrument DateJul 24, 2018
Instrument21246083
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 8, 2018
Title CompanyOTHER

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$28.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTrust
Address10258 S WESTERN AVE CHICAGO IL 606431948, CHICAGO, IL 60643-1948

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$12,000 (+118.22%) Land $3,267 Building $8,733$120,000 (+118.22%) Land $32,670 Building $87,330
2024$2,417.00 (+107.82%)
2023$1,163.00 (+2.56%)$5,499 (-) Land $2,722 Building $2,777$54,990 (-) Land $27,220 Building $27,770
2022$1,134.00 (+2.35%)$5,499 (-) Land $2,722 Building $2,777$54,990 (-) Land $27,220 Building $27,770
2021$1,108.00$5,499 Land $2,722 Building $2,777$54,990 Land $27,220 Building $27,770

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 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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