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16438 Emerald Ave, Harvey, IL 60426 Property Records

Cook County property record for 16438 Emerald Ave, Harvey, IL 60426

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,070 sqft · built 1966
Lot Size0.085 acres (3,690 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Tax Bill$1,329 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN29-21-303-040

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN29-21-303-040
Alternative APN
  • 29-21-303-040-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,070 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,070 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1966
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1966
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Foundation TypeRaised
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,690 sqft (0.085 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address16438 EMERALD AVE
CityHARVEY
StateIL
Zip60426-6120
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 Block35
Legal Lot Number26
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionTHORNTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1048
Census Tract827500

Owner

16438 Emerald Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2023.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address16438 EMERALD AVE, HARVEY, IL 60426-6120
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingUnmarried Woman

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 27, 2015
Deed SaleJan 27, 2015
Deed Document Number201549016
Last Transfer DateMay 9, 2023
Transfer Doc0000057012
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJun 28, 2023
Property Address16438 EMERALD AVE, HARVEY, IL 60426-6120
Document Number0017957012
Instrument DateMay 9, 2023
Instrument2317957012
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 10, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address16438 EMERALD AVE, HARVEY, IL 60426-6120

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$1,329.00 (+10.38%)
2022$1,204.00 (-5.27%)$4,862 (-) Land $1,107 Building $3,755$48,620 (-) Land $11,070 Building $37,550
2021$1,271.00 Homeowner's exemption$4,862 Land $1,107 Building $3,755$48,620 Land $11,070 Building $37,550

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 16438 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 16438 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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