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3633 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 3633 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 968 sqft · built 1888
Lot Size0.068 acres (2,976 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$980,000 (May 2026)
Tax Bill$8,650 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-33-308-015

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-33-308-015
Alternative APN
  • 17-33-308-015-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area968 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area968 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1888
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area2,976 sqft (0.068 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address3633 S EMERALD AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-1638
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 Number27
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3006
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

3633 S Emerald Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2026.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address3901 S LAKE PARK AVE, D, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2526
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

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

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 19, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 19, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 9, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202613922146
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2026: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 19, 2026
Property Address3633 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1638
Document Number0000022146
Instrument DateMay 7, 2026
Instrument202622146
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 29, 2026
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$148,470.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address3901 S LAKE PARK AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2526

Mortgage

Document Number0000000022,
DateMay 19, 2026
Instrument2026139202613922
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE, INC
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJun 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.5%
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

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$30,000 Land $15,499 Building $14,501$300,000 Land $154,990 Building $145,010
2023$8,650.00 (+2.59%)
2022$8,432.00$40,999 Land $13,094 Building $27,905$409,990 Land $130,940 Building $279,050

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 3633 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 3633 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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