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5138 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5138 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 800 sqft · built 1888
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Tax Bill$700 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-09-300-036

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-09-300-036
Alternative APN
  • 20-09-300-036-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area800 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area800 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1888
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,125 sqft (0.072 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address5138 S EMERALD AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section09
Legal SubdivisionPROVIDENT HOMESTEAD ASSN
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract843800

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

5138 S Emerald Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2018.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address12226 S ADA ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643-5406
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateFeb 12, 2018
Transfer Doc0000046138
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 2, 2018
Property Address5138 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609
Document Number1806146138
Instrument DateNov 7, 2013
Instrument6146138
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 14, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address300 E 69TH ST CHICAGO IL 606374602, CHICAGO, IL 60637-4602

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$5,201 Land $938 Building $4,263$52,010 Land $9,380 Building $42,630
2023$700.00 (+2.64%)
2022$682.00 (+2.25%)$3,318 (-) Land $2,031 Building $1,287$33,180 (-) Land $20,310 Building $12,870
2021$667.00$3,318 Land $2,031 Building $1,287$33,180 Land $20,310 Building $12,870

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5138 S Emerald Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2014.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2014)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimAug 2014 · rainfall accumulation

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 5138 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 273 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 · DSL in parts of the area		100 / 20

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