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5937 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5937 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60621 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Square Footage572 sqft Living Area
Lot Size3,930 sqft (0.09 acres)
Last Sale$6,500 (2008)
Tax Bill$316.00 (2023)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-16-300-067
Alternative APN
  • 20-16-300-067-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area572 sqft Living Area
1st Floor572 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1888
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Exterior MaterialWood Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area3,930 sqft (0.09 acres)

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating
SewageStorm Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address5937 S EMERALD AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60621-2830
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionDORA (WELLMANS) SUB E 204.5 FT OF W3/4 OF NH OF SH OF N 43 RDS OF W 40 RDS OF NW OF SW OF SITUATED IN LT 18 OF COUNTY CLERKS
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section16
Legal SubdivisionWELLMANS SUB
Legal Lot Number18
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Minor Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3002
Census Tract834800

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 20-16-300-067

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address2736 S SPRINGFIELD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60623-4413
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 08, 2024Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Jun 25, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim Document
Apr 10, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleDec 15, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 15, 2008 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 13, 2007
Deed Doc Number20084196
Last Transfer DateMay 19, 2023
Transfer Doc0000008013
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

April 2024: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 08, 2024
Property Address5937 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60621-2830
Document Number0009908013
Instrument DateMar 10, 2023
Instrument2409908013
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 19, 2024
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2736 S SPRINGFIELD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60623-4413

June 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJun 25, 2021
Property Address5937 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60621-2830
Document Number0017619016
Instrument DateFeb 15, 2021
Instrument2117619016
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 06, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5331 S HONORE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5612

April 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 10, 2019
Property Address5937 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60621-2830
Document Number1910013136
Instrument DateMar 24, 2019
Instrument10013136
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 18, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3201 S KARLOV AVE CHICAGO IL 606234820, CHICAGO, IL 60623-4820

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,700 (+147%) Land $1,179 Building $2,521$37,000 (+147%) Land $11,790 Building $25,210
2023$316.00 (+2.6%)
2022$308.00 (+2.33%)$1,498 (-) Land $1,061 Building $437$14,980 (-) Land $10,610 Building $4,370
2021$301.00$1,498 Land $1,061 Building $437$14,980 Land $10,610 Building $4,370

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