Cook County property record for 16240 Emerald Ave, Harvey, IL 60426
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,242 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,195 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,268 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29-21-112-063 |
| Primary APN | 29-21-112-063 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,242 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,242 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,195 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 16240 EMERALD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HARVEY |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60426-5936 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (HALSTED) ST (SYNDICATE) SUB SUB OF S 10ACS OF PT WH WH NW SEC 21-36-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | HALSTED ST SYNDICATE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28,24 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | THORNTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 827500 |
16240 Emerald Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in September 2024.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1314 HEATHER RD, HOMEWOOD, IL 60430-3841 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 25, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008029 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 $2,518 Building $4,182 | $67,000 Land $25,180 Building $41,820 | |
| 2023 | $2,268.00 (+59.61%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,421.00 Homeowner's exemption | $5,122 Land $2,158 Building $2,964 | $51,220 Land $21,580 Building $29,640 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16240 Emerald Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1984.
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 | 1 (1984) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1984 · tidal / storm surge |
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 16240 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 | 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 478 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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