Cook County property record for 8840 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,081 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.095 acres (4,123 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Mar 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $7 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-04-108-026 |
| Primary APN | 25-04-108-026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,081 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,081 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,123 sqft (0.095 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 8840 S EMERALD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60620-2632 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 37N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | PART OF SOUTH ENGLEWOOD IN NW SEC 0 |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 711500 |
8840 S Emerald Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2026.
Source: Cook County records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8840 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620-2632 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200194530 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000007026 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8840 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620-2632 |
| Document Number | 0000007026 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20267026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8840 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620-2632 |
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 | $9,600 Land $3,917 Building $5,683 | $96,000 Land $39,170 Building $56,830 | |
| 2023 | $7.00 | ||
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $5,999 (-) Land $3,092 Building $2,907 | $59,990 (-) Land $30,920 Building $29,070 |
| 2021 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $5,999 Land $3,092 Building $2,907 | $59,990 Land $30,920 Building $29,070 |
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 8840 S Emerald Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2016.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2016 · 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 8840 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 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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