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8042 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Records

Cook County property record for 8042 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60620

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,007 sqft · built 1968
Lot Size0.069 acres (3,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$200,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill$882 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Jan 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-33-108-026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-33-108-026
Alternative APN
  • 20-33-108-026-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,007 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,007 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1968
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,000 sqft (0.069 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address8042 S EMERALD AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60620-2517
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(OSBURNS) SUB OF PT OF LT 2 OF ASSESSORS DIV OF PT SE C 33 & THAT PT OF SE SEC 32 LYING E OF ROCK ISLAND RR WH SEC 33-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section33
Legal SubdivisionOSBURNS SUB
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1009
Census Tract710900

Owner

8042 S Emerald Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2021.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address8042 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620-2517
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 1, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC
Jan 7, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 1, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 1, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 7, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20218167
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 1, 2021
Property Address8042 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620-2517
Document Number0018208167
Instrument DateJun 21, 2021
Instrument2118208167
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$200.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8042 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620-2517

Mortgage

Document Number0018208168
DateJul 1, 2021
Instrument2118208168
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.75%

Mortgage

Document Number0018208169
DateJul 1, 2021
Instrument2118208169
Lender
NameILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60601
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

January 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 7, 2021
Property Address8042 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620-2517
Document Number2100722037
Instrument DateDec 18, 2020
Instrument722037
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 15, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$35.00
Additional
  • Lis Pendens
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address22 WHITEHALL AVE NORTHLAKE IL 601641722, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164-1722

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$17,000 Land $1,500 Building $15,500$170,000 Land $15,000 Building $155,000
2023$882.00 (+2.68%)
2022$859.00 (+405.29%) Homeowner's exemption$4,180 (-) Land $2,250 Building $1,930$41,800 (-) Land $22,500 Building $19,300
2021$170.00 Homeowner's exemption$4,180 Land $2,250 Building $1,930$41,800 Land $22,500 Building $19,300

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 8042 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 8042 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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