1420 Emerald Ave, Chicago Heights, IL 60411 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1420 Emerald Ave, Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,020 sqft · built 1893
Lot Size0.062 acres (2,700 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$67,000 (Oct 1994)
Tax Bill$5,196 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Transfer
Oct 2025 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN32-20-406-018

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN32-20-406-018
Alternative APN
  • 32-20-406-018-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,020 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1893
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1893
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area2,700 sqft (0.062 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1420 EMERALD AVE
CityCHICAGO HEIGHTS
StateIL
Zip60411-5659
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > 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 Range14E
Legal Township35N
Legal Section20
Legal SubdivisionORIGINAL TOWN OF CHICAGO HEIGHTS
Legal Block16
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionBLOOM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract828900

Owner

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 RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1125 SCHILLING AVE, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411-2632
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 28, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY, GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE
Oct 6, 2025Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 14, 1994 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 14, 1994 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number1994220
Last Transfer DateJul 22, 2026
Transfer Doc0000002296
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 28, 2026
Property Address1420 EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411-5659
Document Number0000002296
Instrument DateJul 22, 2026
Instrument20262296
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 31, 2026
Title CompanyGREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY, GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1125 SCHILLING AVE, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411-2632
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

October 2025: Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure

Document TypeLegal Action/Court Order
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 6, 2025
Property Address1420 EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411-5659
Document Number0027920277
Instrument DateSep 8, 2025
Instrument2527920277
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2025
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1420 EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411-5659
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionBloom Township
MunicipalityChicago Heights City
Secondary School DistrictBloom Township High School District 206 (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictChicago Heights School District 170 (PK - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed 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.

Flood

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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 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 HEIGHTS
serves 26,184 people · EPA ID IL0310450
Water SourcePurchased surface water from HAMMOND WATER WORKS DEPARTMENT
Last State InspectionOct 2024
Lead6 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting5
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 230 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
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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

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