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3812 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 3812 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details6 bd · 2 ba · 1,848 sqft · built 1888
Lot Size0.068 acres (2,976 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$128,000 (Jul 1998)
Tax Bill$6,752 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-33-321-026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-33-321-026
Alternative APN
  • 17-33-321-026-0000

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,848 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1888
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Foundation TypeRaised
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area2,976 sqft (0.068 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address3812 S EMERALD AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-1601
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(MCPHERSON) & (ALLERTONS) ADD TO (CHICAGO) BEING BLK2 5 IN CANAL TRUSTEES SUB OF SEC 33-39-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section33
Legal SubdivisionMCPHERSON & ALLERTONS ADD TO CHICAGO
Legal Block2,5
Legal Lot Number20
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group5
Census Block5007
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

3812 S Emerald Ave, a residential property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in December 2012.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address2961 W 86TH ST, WILLOW SPRINGS, IL 60480-1105
Owner TypeIndividual

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 SaleJul 9, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 9, 1998 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 8, 1993
Deed Document Number1998471
Last Transfer DateDec 22, 2012
Transfer Doc0000016045
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

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$37,563 Land $16,219 Building $21,344$375,630 Land $162,190 Building $213,440
2023$6,752.00 (+2.6%)
2022$6,581.00$31,999 Land $13,094 Building $18,905$319,990 Land $130,940 Building $189,050

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 3812 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 3812 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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