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2936 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 Property Records

Cook County property record for 2936 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details11 bd · 4 ba · 4,027 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.066 acres (2,875 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$400,000 (Jan 2005)
Tax Bill$11,651 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-28-318-033

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-28-318-033
Alternative APN
  • 17-28-318-033-0000

Interior

Bedrooms11 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Total Rooms19 Rooms
Units7 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area4,027 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area682 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area2,875 sqft (0.066 acres)
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address2936 S EMERALD AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60616-3042
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal DescriptionALBERT (CRANES) SUB OF S3/4 OF W1/4 OF SW SEC 28-39-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionCRANES SUB
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number15
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

2936 S Emerald Ave, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2006.

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 RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address2936 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3042
Owner TypeCompany
VestingPartnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 21, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 21, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200545085
Last Transfer DateAug 10, 2006
Transfer Doc0000027100
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

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$68,958 Land $15,669 Building $53,289$689,580 Land $156,690 Building $532,890
2023$11,651.00 (+2.78%)
2022$11,336.00 Homeowner's exemption$58,536 Land $12,650 Building $45,886$585,360 Land $126,500 Building $458,860

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 2936 S Emerald Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 2936 S 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 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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