Cook County property record for 2908 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 966 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.066 acres (2,875 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Jul 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $6,330 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-28-318-022 |
| Primary APN | 17-28-318-022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 966 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 966 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,875 sqft (0.066 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 2908 S EMERALD AVE |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60616-3009 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | ALBERT (CRANES) SUB OF S3/4 OF W1/4 OF SW SEC 28-39-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | CRANES SUB |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 600400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2908 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3009 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200626086 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 26, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000241 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,000 (+3.33%) Land $15,669 Building $15,331 | $310,000 (+3.33%) Land $156,690 Building $153,310 | |
| 2023 | $6,330.00 (+2.59%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,170.00 | $30,000 Land $12,650 Building $17,350 | $300,000 Land $126,500 Building $173,500 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 | CHICAGO serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,220 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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