2906 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 Property Records

Cook County property record for 2906 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,185 sqft · built 1984
Lot Size0.066 acres (2,875 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$385,000 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill$941 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2025 Transfer
Aug 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-28-318-021

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-28-318-021
Alternative APN
  • 17-28-318-021-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,185 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,185 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1984
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1985
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area2,875 sqft (0.066 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address2906 S EMERALD AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60616-3009
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionALBERT CRANES
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract600400

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District
listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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 Record
Mailing Address2906 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3009
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingMarried

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 30, 2025Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Aug 24, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 24, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 24, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201812060
Last Transfer DateDec 30, 2025
Transfer Doc0000021021
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2025: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateDec 30, 2025
Property Address2906 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3009
Document Number0036421021
Instrument DateDec 30, 2025
Instrument2536421021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 19, 2026

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2906 S EMERALD AVED, CHICAGO, IL 60616

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2906 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3009

August 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 24, 2018
Property Address2906 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3009
Document Number1823612060
Instrument DateAug 20, 2018
Instrument23612060
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 3, 2018
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$385.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address2906 S EMERALD AVE CHICAGO IL 606163009, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3009

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$43,000 (+2.78%) Land $15,669 Building $27,331$430,000 (+2.78%) Land $156,690 Building $273,310
2023$941.00 (-87.18%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$41,837 (-) Land $12,650 Building $29,187$418,370 (-) Land $126,500 Building $291,870
2022$7,338.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$41,837 Land $12,650 Building $29,187$418,370 Land $126,500 Building $291,870

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

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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 SystemCHICAGO
serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,220 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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