Cook County property record for 6521 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60621
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,773 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $6,500 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $316 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-21-116-011 |
| Primary APN | 20-21-116-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,500 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 6521 S EMERALD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60621-2613 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | RT-4 |
| Legal Description | LEOPOLD (MAYERS) SUB OF NH OF BLK 15 & LTS 2-3 & 6 OF BLK 14 OF LINDEN GROVE SUB BEING NW 35 ACS & S 90 ACS OF NW SEC 21-38-1 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAYERS SUB |
| Legal Block | 14,15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 680900 |
6521 S Emerald Ave, vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2012.
Source: Cook County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7010 S EAST END AVE, 4, CHICAGO, IL 60649-1980 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 4, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201215025 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 23, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000012218 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $750 Land $750 | $7,500 Land $7,500 | |
| 2023 | $316.00 (+2.6%) | ||
| 2022 | $308.00 (+2.33%) | $1,500 (-) Land $1,197 Building $303 | $15,000 (-) Land $11,970 Building $3,030 |
| 2021 | $301.00 | $1,500 Land $1,197 Building $303 | $15,000 Land $11,970 Building $3,030 |
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.
FEMA maps place 6521 S Emerald Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 6521 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 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 378 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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