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3853 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 3853 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,200 sqft · built 1999
Lot Size0.068 acres (2,976 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Tax Bill$11,815 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2022 Transfer
Feb 2021 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-33-322-021

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-33-322-021
Alternative APN
  • 17-33-322-021-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,200 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1999
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2001
Architectural StyleMulti-Level
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area2,976 sqft (0.068 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address3853 S EMERALD AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-1602
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section33
Legal SubdivisionMCPHERSON & ALLERTONS ADD
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number48
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group5
Census Block5006
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

3853 S Emerald Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in February 2022.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address3853 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1602
Owner TypeCompany

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

DateDocument
Feb 16, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Feb 1, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Aug 3, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Nov 8, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PACIFIC GLOBAL BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 16, 2022
Deed SaleFeb 16, 2022
Prior SaleNov 8, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2022715007
Prior Transfer DateDec 13, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc0000715007
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 16, 2022
Property Address3853 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1602
Document Number0004715007
Instrument DateDec 13, 2021
Instrument2204715007
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 23, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address3853 S EMERALD AVE, 3853, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1602

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address9533 W 143RD ST, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462-2982

February 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 1, 2021
Property Address3853 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1602
Document Number0003222045
Instrument DateJan 4, 2021
Instrument2103222045
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 22, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3853 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1602

August 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 3, 2018
Property Address3853 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1602
Document Number1821534083
Instrument DateJul 25, 2018
Instrument21534083
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 10, 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
Address3853 S EMERALD AVE CHICAGO IL 606091602, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1602

November 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 8, 2017
Property Address3853 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1602
Document Number1731212116
Instrument DateNov 1, 2017
Instrument31212116
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 16, 2017
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$350.00
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2954 S EMERALD AVE CHICAGO IL 606163009, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3009

Mortgage

Document Number1731212117
DateNov 8, 2017
Instrument31212117
Lender
NamePACIFIC GLOBAL BK
TypeBank
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60616
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueNov 7, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.12%

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$59,000 Land $16,219 Building $42,781$590,000 Land $162,190 Building $427,810
2023$11,815.00 (+2.59%)
2022$11,517.00$55,999 Land $13,094 Building $42,905$559,990 Land $130,940 Building $429,050

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3853 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 3853 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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