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7840 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Records

Cook County property record for 7840 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60620

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,676 sqft · built 1898
Lot Size0.079 acres (3,456 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Tax Bill$1,793 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-28-321-027

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-28-321-027
Alternative APN
  • 20-28-321-027-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,676 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1898
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,456 sqft (0.079 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address7840 S EMERALD AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60620-2432
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(STORKES) SUB OF AUBURN RESUB OF BLKS 1-16 IN EX R.R. LANDS IN BLK 15&16 LT10 BLK 3 LTS 3&4 IN BLK 7 LT 4 NH OF LT 5 BLK 10 &
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionSTORKES SUB
Legal Block1-16
Legal Lot Number3-5,1
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1019
Census Tract710100

Owner

7840 S Emerald Ave, a residential property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2014.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address27 S SPRUCE LN, GLENWOOD, IL 60425-1781
Owner TypeIndividual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 20, 2008
Deed SaleOct 20, 2008
Prior SaleDec 27, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20084114
Last Transfer DateNov 4, 2014
Transfer Doc0000021182
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 2, 2020
Property Address7840 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620-2432
Document Number2009321182
Instrument DateNov 4, 2014
Instrument9321182
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 17, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address27 SPRUCE COOK IL, COOK, IL

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$16,000 Land $1,728 Building $14,272$160,000 Land $17,280 Building $142,720
2023$1,793.00 (+2.57%)
2022$1,748.00 (+2.28%)$8,500 (-) Land $2,592 Building $5,908$85,000 (-) Land $25,920 Building $59,080
2021$1,709.00$8,500 Land $2,592 Building $5,908$85,000 Land $25,920 Building $59,080

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 7840 S Emerald Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 7840 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 570 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Astound Broadband
Cable		1,500 / 50
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

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