Cook County property record for 8626 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 801 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.052 acres (2,280 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $738 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-33-314-021 |
| Primary APN | 20-33-314-021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 801 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 801 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,280 sqft (0.052 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 8626 S EMERALD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60620-2628 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2040 |
| Census Tract | 710900 |
8626 S Emerald Ave, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2036 EDGEWOOD RD, WAUKEGAN, IL 60087-1443 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $7,800 Land $2,166 Building $5,634 | $78,000 Land $21,660 Building $56,340 | |
| 2023 | $738.00 (+4,512.5%) | ||
| 2022 | $16.00 (-52.94%) Homeowner's exemption | $3,500 (-) Land $1,710 Building $1,790 | $35,000 (-) Land $17,100 Building $17,900 |
| 2021 | $34.00 Homeowner's exemption | $3,500 Land $1,710 Building $1,790 | $35,000 Land $17,100 Building $17,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8626 S Emerald Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2009.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2009–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 8626 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 |
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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 809 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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