16338 Emerald Ave, Harvey, IL 60426 Property Records

Cook County property record for 16338 Emerald Ave, Harvey, IL 60426

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,026 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size0.085 acres (3,690 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$80,000 (Sep 2005)
Tax Bill$3,551 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2024 Sale
Oct 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN29-21-300-038

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN29-21-300-038
Alternative APN
  • 29-21-300-038-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,026 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,026 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Foundation TypeRaised
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,690 sqft (0.085 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address16338 EMERALD AVE
CityHARVEY
StateIL
Zip60426-5938
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionPERCY (WILSONS)(SECOND) ADD TO (EAST) CENTER SUB OF N H OF NH OF NE OF SE OF SEC 20 ALSO EX E 17ACS OF PT SEC 21 NW SW SEC 21
Legal Range14E
Legal Township36N
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionWILSONS SECOND ADD TO EAST
Legal Block30
Legal Lot Number28
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionTHORNTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract827500

Owner

16338 Emerald Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2005.

Source: Cook County records, as of October 2, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address9215 S YATES BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60617-4004
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 25, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer
Oct 24, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 27, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 27, 2005 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 6, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200511112
Prior Transfer DateAug 5, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc0000000641
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 25, 2024
Property Address16338 EMERALD AVE, HARVEY, IL 60426-5938
Document Number0002513251
Instrument DateJan 25, 2024
Instrument2402513251
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 7, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1643 N WALNUT ST, DANVILLE, IL 61832-2387

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address9215 S YATES BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60617-4004

October 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 24, 2023
Property Address16338 EMERALD AVE, HARVEY, IL 60426-5938
Document Number0029715006
Instrument DateOct 24, 2023
Instrument2329715006
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address9315 S YATES BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60617-4006

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Living Trust
Address16338 EMERALD AVE, DANVILLE, IL 61832

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionThornton Township
MunicipalityHarvey City
Elementary School DistrictSouth Holland School District 151 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictThornton Township High School District 205 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$5,301 Land $1,292 Building $4,009$53,010 Land $12,920 Building $40,090
2023$3,551.00 (-10.94%)
2022$3,987.00 (+0.66%)$4,772 (-) Land $1,107 Building $3,665$47,720 (-) Land $11,070 Building $36,650
2021$3,961.00$4,772 Land $1,107 Building $3,665$47,720 Land $11,070 Building $36,650

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 16338 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1984)
Most Recent ClaimMar 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.

Wildfire

The area around 16338 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 SystemHARVEY
serves 25,000 people · EPA ID IL0311110
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CHICAGO
Last State InspectionMar 2024
Lead2 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting3
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 478 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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