4208 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 4208 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,976 sqft · built 2005
Lot Size	0.068 acres (2,976 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$368,000 (Aug 2016)
Tax Bill	$8,162 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2020 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`20-04-123-033`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`20-04-123-033`
Alternative APN	`20-04-123-033-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,976 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2005
Effective Year Built	Effective 2007
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	4208 S EMERALD AVE
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60609-2608
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-3
Legal Subdivision	SUPERIOR COURT PARTITION
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1032
Census Tract	842600

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

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	4208 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2608
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 5, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 5, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Feb 26, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201610127
Last Transfer Date	May 7, 2024
Transfer Doc	0000002261
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	4208 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2608
Document Number	2032638153
Instrument Date	Oct 24, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 11, 2020
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	5800 S CORPORATE PL SIOUX FALLS SD 571085027, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57108-5027

Mortgage

Document Number	2032638153
Date	Nov 23, 2020
Instrument	32638153

Lender

Name	CITIBANK
Type	Bank
Address	O'FALLON, MO 63368

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

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		$45,000 (+7.14%) Land $2,381 Building $42,619	$450,000 (+7.14%) Land $23,810 Building $426,190
2023	$8,162.00 (+2.86%)
2022	$7,935.00 (+2.04%) Homeowner's exemption	$42,000 (-) Land $2,976 Building $39,024	$420,000 (-) Land $29,760 Building $390,240
2021	$7,776.00 Homeowner's exemption	$42,000 Land $2,976 Building $39,024	$420,000 Land $29,760 Building $390,240

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

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

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 587 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband.

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