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4555 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 4555 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,226 sqft · built 1888
Lot Size0.071 acres (3,100 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$266,000 (Dec 2014)
Tax Bill$4,997 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-04-319-021

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-04-319-021
Alternative APN
  • 20-04-319-021-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,226 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1888
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,100 sqft (0.071 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address4555 S EMERALD AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-3411
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 Block3
Legal Lot Number27
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

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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address4555 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3411
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 12, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 12, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201446021
Prior Transfer DateOct 25, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc0000000102
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

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 (+11.11%) Land $1,860 Building $28,140$300,000 (+11.11%) Land $18,600 Building $281,400
2023$4,997.00 (+3.05%)
2022$4,849.00 (-10.68%)$27,000 (-) Land $3,100 Building $23,900$270,000 (-) Land $31,000 Building $239,000
2021$5,429.00$27,000 Land $3,100 Building $23,900$270,000 Land $31,000 Building $239,000

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

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 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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