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3044 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 Property Records

Cook County property record for 3044 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,998 sqft · built 1879
Lot Size0.069 acres (2,990 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$463,000 (Jul 2019)
Tax Bill$8,588 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-28-326-042

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-28-326-042
Alternative APN
  • 17-28-326-042-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,998 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1879
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1880
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area2,990 sqft (0.069 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address3044 S EMERALD AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60616-3011
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 Block2
Legal Lot Number40
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
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

3044 S Emerald Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2019.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address3044 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3011
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 17, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 17, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 10, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201946347
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 17, 2019
Property Address3044 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3011
Document Number1919846347
Instrument DateJul 16, 2019
Instrument19846347
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2019
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$463.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address3044 S EMERALD AVE CHICAGO IL 606163011, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3011

Mortgage

Document Number1919846348
DateJul 17, 2019
Instrument19846348
Lender
NameLAKESIDE BK
TypeBank
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60608
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 16, 2049
Interest
Rate4.37%

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$41,001 Land $16,296 Building $24,705$410,010 Land $162,960 Building $247,050
2023$8,588.00 (+2.9%)
2022$8,346.00 (+2.02%) Homeowner's exemption$44,684 (-) Land $13,156 Building $31,528$446,840 (-) Land $131,560 Building $315,280
2021$8,181.00 Homeowner's exemption$44,684 Land $13,156 Building $31,528$446,840 Land $131,560 Building $315,280

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 3044 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 3044 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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