Cook County property record for 15947 Emerald Ave, Harvey, IL 60426
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,124 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,477 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Jan 2014) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29-21-101-057 |
| Primary APN | 29-21-101-057 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,124 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,124 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,477 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 15947 EMERALD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HARVEY |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60426-5213 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PERCY (WILSONS)(FIRST) ADD TO (HARVEY) HIGHLANDS SUB OF PT EX S 10ACS & EX S 70FT OF N 103FT OF S 10ACS OF N 30ACS WH WH NW S |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILSONS FIRST ADD TO HARVEY |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | THORNTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2073 |
| Census Tract | 827500 |
15947 Emerald Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2014.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15947 EMERALD AVE, HARVEY, IL 60426-5213 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 8, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 8, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 15, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 201455069 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 3, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000035251 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $6,700 Land $1,567 Building $5,133 | $67,000 Land $15,670 Building $51,330 | |
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $5,138 Land $1,343 Building $3,795 | $51,380 Land $13,430 Building $37,950 |
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 15947 Emerald Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 Claims | 13 (1981–2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2007 · 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 15947 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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