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4642 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 4642 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,685 sqft · built 1997
Lot Size0.071 acres (3,100 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$405,000 (Feb 2025)
Tax Bill$6,052 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-04-326-030

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-04-326-030
Alternative APN
  • 20-04-326-030-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,685 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1997
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1999
Architectural StyleMulti-Level
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,100 sqft (0.071 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address4642 S EMERALD AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-4412
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
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 Block2
Legal Lot Number12,14
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group4
Census Block4018
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

4642 S Emerald Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 2025.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address224 W 24TH ST, 1, CHICAGO, IL 60616-2214
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

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 Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 28, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 28, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 21, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202530098
Prior Transfer DateMar 17, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc0000057024
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 1, 2021
Property Address4642 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-4412
Document Number0009157024
Instrument DateMar 17, 2021
Instrument2109157024
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address4642 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-4412
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

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$32,000 Land $1,860 Building $30,140$320,000 Land $18,600 Building $301,400
2023$6,052.00 (+2.96%)
2022$5,878.00 (+1.96%) Homeowner's exemption$32,000 (-) Land $3,100 Building $28,900$320,000 (-) Land $31,000 Building $289,000
2021$5,765.00 Homeowner's exemption$32,000 Land $3,100 Building $28,900$320,000 Land $31,000 Building $289,000

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 4642 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 4642 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 457 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area		100 / 20

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