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4212 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 4212 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,976 sqft · built 2002
Lot Size0.068 acres (2,976 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$351,000 (Feb 2004)
Tax Bill$7,775 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-04-123-035

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-04-123-035
Alternative APN
  • 20-04-123-035-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,976 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2002
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2004
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 Address4212 S EMERALD AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-2608
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal SubdivisionSUPERIOR COURT PARTITION
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1032
Census Tract842600

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

4212 S Emerald Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2004.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address4212 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2608
OccupancyOwner Occupied
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 SaleFeb 27, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 27, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200442060
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address4212 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2608
Document Number2021707178
Instrument DateApr 24, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 18, 2020
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address4212 S EMERALD AVE CHICAGO IL 606092608, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2608

Mortgage

Document Number2021707178
DateAug 4, 2020
Instrument21707178
Lender
NameUS BK
TypeBank
AddressOWENSBORO, KY 42301
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueAug 3, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.5%

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$42,792 Land $2,381 Building $40,411$427,920 Land $23,810 Building $404,110
2023$7,775.00 (-4.48%)
2022$8,140.00 (+2.04%) Homeowner's exemption$43,000 (-) Land $2,976 Building $40,024$430,000 (-) Land $29,760 Building $400,240
2021$7,977.00 Homeowner's exemption$43,000 Land $2,976 Building $40,024$430,000 Land $29,760 Building $400,240

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

FEMA maps place 4212 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 4212 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 587 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband.

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