Cook County property record for 2948 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,530 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.066 acres (2,875 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,575 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-28-318-038 |
| Primary APN | 17-28-318-038 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,530 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,530 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,875 sqft (0.066 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 2948 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 Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| 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 | 2948 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3009 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $34,000 (+36%) Land $15,669 Building $18,331 | $340,000 (+36%) Land $156,690 Building $183,310 | |
| 2023 | $4,575.00 (+3.09%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,438.00 Homeowner's exemption | $25,000 Land $12,650 Building $12,350 | $250,000 Land $126,500 Building $123,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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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