Cook County property record for 5948 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60621
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.72 acres (3,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $87,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $343 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-16-300-038 |
| Primary APN | 20-16-300-038 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1908 |
| Lot Area | 3,120 sqft (0.72 acres) |
| Street Address | 5948 S EMERALD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60621 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | DORA (WELLMANS) SUB OF E253FT OF W293FT OF W3/4 OF NH OF SH OF N34RDS OF W40RDS OF NW OF SW OF SITUATED IN LT18 COUNTY CLERKS |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | WELLMANS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 834800 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 310 19TH ST S, 2, BESSEMER, AL 35020-5860 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Woman |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20242182 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002181 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,020 (-37.31%) Land $936 Building $84 | $10,200 (-37.31%) Land $9,360 Building $840 | |
| 2023 | $343.00 (+2.69%) | ||
| 2022 | $334.00 (+2.14%) | $1,627 (-) Land $1,560 Building $67 | $16,270 (-) Land $15,600 Building $670 |
| 2021 | $327.00 | $1,627 Land $1,560 Building $67 | $16,270 Land $15,600 Building $670 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CHICAGO serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000 |
|---|---|
| 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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 480 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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