Cook County property record for 15742 Emerald Ave, Harvey, IL 60426
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $922 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29-16-307-044 |
| Primary APN | 29-16-307-044 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,350 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,125 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 15742 EMERALD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HARVEY |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60426-3728 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (SUBDIVISION) BY EUGENE (CARY) OF S14ACS, EX C.&G.T.R R ROW, OF LT1 IN BLANKENSTYNS SUB OF LTS8-9 IN SCHOOL TRUSTEES, ALSO LT |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION BY EUGENE CARY |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | THORNTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4025 |
| Census Tract | 827200 |
15742 Emerald Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2021.
Source: Cook County records, as of August 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15742 EMERALD AVE, HARVEY, IL 60426-3728 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 20216161 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 15742 EMERALD AVE, HARVEY, IL 60426-3728 |
| Document Number | 0025206161 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2125206161 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $65.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 15742 EMERALD AVE, HARVEY, IL 60426-3728 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Thornton Township |
| Municipality | Harvey City |
| Elementary School District | South Holland School District 151 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Thornton Township High School District 205 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,709 Land $1,094 Building $615 | $17,090 Land $10,940 Building $6,150 | |
| 2023 | $922.00 (-22%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,182.00 | $1,415 Land $937 Building $478 | $14,150 Land $9,370 Building $4,780 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 15742 Emerald Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1982–2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2008 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 15742 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 |
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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 | HARVEY serves 25,000 people · EPA ID IL0311110 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CHICAGO |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 482 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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