Cook County property record for 5211 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 840 sqft · built 1881 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $23,500 (Nov 2018) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Sale Jun 2017 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-09-309-005 |
| Primary APN | 20-09-309-005 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 840 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1881 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1883 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,150 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5211 S EMERALD AVE |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60609-6112 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | SAMUEL B (LOOSES) SUB OF SH OF EX E 33 FT & EX 66 FT COVERED BY WINTER ST NH WH SW SEC 09-38-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | LOOSES SUB |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 843800 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 20-09-309-005
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5211 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-6112 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Jun 16, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 27, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 27, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 201833119191 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5211 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-6112 |
| Document Number | 1833119191 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 33119191 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 07, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $23.50 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5211 S EMERALD AVE CHICAGO IL 606096112, CHICAGO, IL 60609-6112 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5211 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-6112 |
| Document Number | 1716734076 |
| Instrument Date | May 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 16734076 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 85400 AUSTIN TX 787085400, AUSTIN, TX 78708-5400 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,600 (+69.65%) Land $945 Building $4,655 | $56,000 (+69.65%) Land $9,450 Building $46,550 | |
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption | $3,301 (-) Land $2,047 Building $1,254 | $33,010 (-) Land $20,470 Building $12,540 |
| 2021 | Homeowner's exemption | $3,301 Land $2,047 Building $1,254 | $33,010 Land $20,470 Building $12,540 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 11, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 273 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CHICAGO serves 2,721,308 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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