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4533 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 4533 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,200 sqft · built 1883
Lot Size0.071 acres (3,100 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$175,000 (Apr 2025)
Tax Bill$4,853 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2018 Mortgage
Oct 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-04-319-013

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-04-319-013
Alternative APN
  • 20-04-319-013-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,200 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1883
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1885
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,100 sqft (0.071 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address4533 S EMERALD AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-3411
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionSOUTH CHICAGO LAND & BLDG ASSN
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number35
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group4
Census Block4009
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

4533 S Emerald Ave, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2025.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address520 W 42ND PL, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2744
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

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
Jul 28, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LNS
Oct 12, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 28, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 28, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 12, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202523210
Prior Transfer DateMay 30, 1998
Prior Transfer Doc0000000257
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address4533 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3411
Document Number1821306045
Instrument DateJul 28, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 9, 2018
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4533 S EMERALD AVE CHICAGO IL 606093411, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3411

Mortgage

Document Number1821306045
DateAug 1, 2018
Instrument21306045
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 31, 2048

October 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 12, 2017
Property Address4533 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3411
Document Number1728518072
Instrument DateOct 3, 2017
Instrument28518072
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 27, 2017
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$90.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address458 W 43RD PL CHICAGO IL 606093543, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3543

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$24,000 Land $1,860 Building $22,140$240,000 Land $18,600 Building $221,400
2023$4,853.00 (+2.6%)
2022$4,730.00 (+2.27%)$23,000 (-) Land $3,100 Building $19,900$230,000 (-) Land $31,000 Building $199,000
2021$4,625.00$23,000 Land $3,100 Building $19,900$230,000 Land $31,000 Building $199,000

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 4533 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 4533 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 862 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.

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