3545 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 3545 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 2 ba · 2,323 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size	0.068 acres (2,976 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$10,127 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2020 Mortgage Apr 2019 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17-33-301-017`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-33-301-017`
Alternative APN	`17-33-301-017-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,323 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1970
Effective Year Built	Effective 1972
Architectural Style	Multi-Level
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	2,976 sqft (0.068 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3545 S EMERALD AVE
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60609-1604
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-3
Legal Range	14E
Legal Township	39N
Legal Section	33
Legal Subdivision	HAMBURG
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	38
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1006
Census Tract	839900

Historic Designation

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

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

Owner

3545 S Emerald Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2019.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	3545 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1604
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 10, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CORNERSTONE NAT'L BK
Apr 10, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CORNERSTONE NAT'L BK
Apr 5, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ACQUEST TITLE SERVICES LLC, ACQUEST TITLE SVCS LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Mar 28, 2019
Transfer Doc	0000017097
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	3545 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1604
Document Number	2011821094
Instrument Date	Apr 10, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 12, 2020
Title Company	ACQUEST TITLE SERVICES LLC, ACQUEST TITLE SVCS LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	3545 S EMERALD AVE CHICAGO IL 606091604, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1604

Mortgage

Document Number	2011821094
Date	Apr 27, 2020
Instrument	11821094

Lender

Name	CORNERSTONE NAT'L BK
Type	Bank
Address	PALATINE, IL 60067

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 26, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	3.25%

April 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	3545 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1604
Document Number	1910901044
Instrument Date	Apr 10, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 29, 2019
Title Company	ACQUEST TITLE SERVICES LLC, ACQUEST TITLE SVCS LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	3545 S EMERALD AVE CHICAGO IL 606091604, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1604

Mortgage

Document Number	1910901044
Date	Apr 19, 2019
Instrument	10901044

Lender

Name	CORNERSTONE NAT'L BK
Type	Bank
Address	LAKE ZURICH, IL 60047

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 18, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	4.12%

April 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Apr 5, 2019
Property Address	3545 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1604
Document Number	1909517097
Instrument Date	Mar 28, 2019
Instrument	9517097
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 15, 2019
Title Company	ACQUEST TITLE SERVICES LLC, ACQUEST TITLE SVCS LLC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	3545 S EMERALD AVE CHICAGO IL 606091604, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1604

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Cook County
Municipality	Chicago City
Unified School District	Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$58,000 Land $16,219 Building $41,781	$580,000 Land $162,190 Building $417,810
2023	$10,127.00 (+2.58%)
2022	$9,872.00	$47,999 Land $13,094 Building $34,905	$479,990 Land $130,940 Building $349,050

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 3545 S Emerald Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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.

Wildfire

The area around 3545 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 Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 919 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Google Fiber.

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