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4536 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 4536 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details5 bd · 2 ba · 2,842 sqft · built 1883
Lot Size0.071 acres (3,093 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$80,000 (May 2023)
Tax Bill$3,798 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2023 Sale
Sep 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-04-318-032

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-04-318-032
Alternative APN
  • 20-04-318-032-0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area2,842 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1883
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1885
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area3,093 sqft (0.071 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address4536 S EMERALD AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-3410
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(SOUTH) (CHICAGO) (LAND) & (BUILDING) ASSN SUB OF WH OF NH SH OF SW SEC 04-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionSOUTH CHICAGO LAND & BUILDING
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number14,15
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group4
Census Block4008
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

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 RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1019 S MAYFIELD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60644-5355
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 9, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Sep 7, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 9, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 9, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 7, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202345127
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 9, 2023
Property Address4536 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3410
Document Number0012945127
Instrument DateSep 23, 2022
Instrument2312945127
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 23, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$80.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4536 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3410

September 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 7, 2021
Property Address4536 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3410
Document Number0025012219
Instrument DateJul 6, 2021
Instrument2125012219
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2023
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$95.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2832 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616-2511

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$30,000 (+66.67%) Land $1,856 Building $28,144$300,000 (+66.67%) Land $18,560 Building $281,440
2023$3,798.00 (+2.59%)
2022$3,702.00 (+2.29%)$18,000 (-) Land $3,093 Building $14,907$180,000 (-) Land $30,930 Building $149,070
2021$3,619.00$18,000 Land $3,093 Building $14,907$180,000 Land $30,930 Building $149,070

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 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

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 126 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area		100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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