Cook County property record for 7844 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,814 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.079 acres (3,456 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $456,500 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,160 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2024 Construction Loan May 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-28-321-029 |
| Primary APN | 20-28-321-029 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,814 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 3,456 sqft (0.079 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 7844 S EMERALD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60620-2432 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | STORKES SUB/AUBURN |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 710100 |
7844 S Emerald Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2026.
Source: Cook County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7844 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620-2432 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage RFLF 7 LLC |
| May 6, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage NEW AMERICAN FUNDING |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 22, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 202625077 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 3, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000029033 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 7844 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620-2432 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3629 W TOUHY AVE 251, 251, LINCOLNWOOD, IL 60712 |
| Document Number | 0030924268 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 4, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2430924268 |
| Name | RFLF 7 LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60606 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2025 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 7844 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620-2432 |
| Document Number | 0000025077 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.25077 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $69,159.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7844 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620-2432 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000000025, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.126.2026.126.25 |
| Name | NEW AMERICAN FUNDING |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2046 |
| Rate | 7.25% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 7844 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620-2432 |
| Document Number | 0026545016 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2326545016 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 11, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 69 W WASHINGTON ST # 31, 31, CHICAGO, IL 60602-3134 |
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 | $19,000 Land $1,728 Building $17,272 | $190,000 Land $17,280 Building $172,720 | |
| 2023 | $1,160.00 (+2.56%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,131.00 (+2.26%) | $5,500 (-) Land $2,592 Building $2,908 | $55,000 (-) Land $25,920 Building $29,080 |
| 2021 | $1,106.00 | $5,500 Land $2,592 Building $2,908 | $55,000 Land $25,920 Building $29,080 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 7844 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 7844 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 570 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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