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3554 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 3554 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,280 sqft · built 2016
Lot Size0.068 acres (2,976 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$550,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill$11,473 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2018 Transfer
May 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-33-300-047

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-33-300-047
Alternative APN
  • 17-33-300-047-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,280 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2016
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2016
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area2,976 sqft (0.068 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address3554 S EMERALD AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-1603
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(HAMBURG) BEING SAMUEL (GEHRS) SUB OF BLKS23-24 IN CA NAL TRUSTEES SUB OF SEC 33-39-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section33
Legal SubdivisionHAMBURG BEING SAMUEL GEHRS
Legal Block23,24
Legal Lot Number45
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract839900

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

3554 S Emerald Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2018.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address3554 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1603
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 12, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
May 24, 2018Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CITIBANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 24, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 24, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 8, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201855043
Last Transfer DateNov 29, 2018
Transfer Doc0000016191
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateDec 12, 2018
Property Address3554 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1603
Document Number1834616191
Instrument DateNov 29, 2018
Instrument34616191
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 20, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address3554 S EMERALD AVE CHICAGO IL 606091603, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1603

May 2018: Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 24, 2018
Property Address3554 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1603
Document Number1814455043
Instrument DateMay 21, 2018
Instrument14455043
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedJan 12, 2019
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$550.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address3554 S EMERALD AVE CHICAGO IL 60609, CHICAGO, IL 60609

Mortgage

Document Number1814455044
DateMay 24, 2018
Instrument14455044
Lender
NameCITIBANK
TypeBank
AddressO'FALLON, MO 63368-2240
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term240 Months
DueMay 23, 2038

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$74,017 Land $16,219 Building $57,798$740,170 Land $162,190 Building $577,980
2023$11,473.00 (+2.79%)
2022$11,162.00 Homeowner's exemption$57,691 Land $13,094 Building $44,597$576,910 Land $130,940 Building $445,970

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 3554 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 3554 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 919 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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