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4609 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 4609 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details6 bd · 2 ba · 2,662 sqft · built 1887
Lot Size0.071 acres (3,100 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$120,000 (Nov 2004)
Tax Bill$3,098 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-04-327-003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-04-327-003
Alternative APN
  • 20-04-327-003-0000

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,662 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1887
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1889
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 Address4609 S EMERALD AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-4413
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal DescriptionMARIA (LAMBS) SUB OF LT 12 & E 8 FT OF LT 14 OF ASSES SORS DIV OF SW SEC 04-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionLAMBS SUB
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number12,14
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group4
Census Block4017
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

4609 S Emerald Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2004.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address4609 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-4413
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 SaleNov 16, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 16, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200435135
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$27,000 Land $1,860 Building $25,140$270,000 Land $18,600 Building $251,400
2023$3,098.00 (+3.34%)
2022$2,998.00 (+1.66%) Homeowner's exemption$18,000 (-) Land $3,100 Building $14,900$180,000 (-) Land $31,000 Building $149,000
2021$2,949.00 Homeowner's exemption$18,000 Land $3,100 Building $14,900$180,000 Land $31,000 Building $149,000

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 4609 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 4609 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 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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