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4541 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 4541 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1 ba · 1,995 sqft · built 1888
Lot Size0.071 acres (3,100 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill$4,153 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2026 Transfer
Feb 2026 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-04-319-016

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-04-319-016
Alternative APN
  • 20-04-319-016-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,995 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1888
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,100 sqft (0.071 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address4541 S EMERALD AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-3411
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal DescriptionW2N2S2SW4 S04 T38N R14E 3P
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionSOUTH CHICAGO LAND & BLDG
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number32
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

4541 S Emerald Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2026.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address4541 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3411
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

DateDocument
Feb 4, 2026Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Feb 4, 2026Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateJan 28, 2026
Transfer Doc0000008013
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2026: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 4, 2026
Property Address4541 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3411
Document Number0003508014
Instrument DateFeb 2, 2026
Instrument2603508014
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 17, 2026
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address4541 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3411

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4541 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3411

February 2026: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 4, 2026
Property Address4541 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3411
Document Number0003508013
Instrument DateFeb 2, 2026
Instrument2603508013
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 17, 2026
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4541 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3411

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$4,153.00 (+3.13%) Homeowner's exemption$23,000 (-) Land $3,100 Building $19,900$230,000 (-) Land $31,000 Building $199,000
2022$4,027.00 (+1.82%) Homeowner's exemption$23,000 (-) Land $3,100 Building $19,900$230,000 (-) Land $31,000 Building $199,000
2021$3,955.00 Homeowner's exemption$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 and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 4541 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 4541 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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