Cook County property record for 1420 Emerald Ave, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,020 sqft · built 1893 |
| Lot Size | 0.062 acres (2,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $67,000 (Oct 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $5,196 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Transfer Oct 2025 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32-20-406-018 |
| Primary APN | 32-20-406-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,020 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1893 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1893 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,700 sqft (0.062 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1420 EMERALD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO HEIGHTS |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60411-5659 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | (ORIGINAL) TOWN OF (CHICAGO)(HEIGHTS) SUB OF PT OF SE C 21 & OF PT SEC 20 LYING E OF CENTER LINE OF CHICAGO VINCENNES RD EH S |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 35N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN OF CHICAGO HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 828900 |
1420 Emerald Ave, a residential property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in July 2026.
Source: Cook County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1125 SCHILLING AVE, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411-2632 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY, GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1994220 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002296 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1420 EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411-5659 |
| Document Number | 0000002296 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262296 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY, GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1125 SCHILLING AVE, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411-2632 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1420 EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411-5659 |
| Document Number | 0027920277 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2527920277 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1420 EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411-5659 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Bloom Township |
| Municipality | Chicago Heights City |
| Secondary School District | Bloom Township High School District 206 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Chicago Heights School District 170 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,552 Land $1,013 Building $8,539 | $95,520 Land $10,130 Building $85,390 | |
| 2024 | $5,196.00 (+2.34%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,077.00 (-6.88%) | $9,550 (+10.71%) Land $1,012 Building $8,538 | $95,500 (+10.71%) Land $10,120 Building $85,380 |
| 2022 | $5,452.00 | $8,626 Land $877 Building $7,749 | $86,260 Land $8,770 Building $77,490 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1420 Emerald Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1420 Emerald Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 HEIGHTS serves 26,184 people · EPA ID IL0310450 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from HAMMOND WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 230 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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