8917 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Records

Cook County property record for 8917 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60620

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 922 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.09 acres (3,906 sqft)
OwnerCompany on Record
Last Sale$322,000 (May 2025)
Tax Bill$944 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2026 Line of Credit
Apr 2024 Transfer
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN25-04-117-006

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN25-04-117-006
Alternative APN
  • 25-04-117-006-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area922 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area922 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1927
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,906 sqft (0.09 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address8917 S EMERALD AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60620-2635
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-2
Legal Range14E
Legal Township37N
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionSISSON AND NEWMANS SOUTH ENGLEWOOD
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2027
Census Tract711500

Owner

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany on Record
Mailing Address6620 W WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60636
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 17, 2026Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
PDL MORTGAGE LLC
Apr 23, 2024Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Sep 15, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE
May 4, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
Mar 17, 2022Public Action, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 7, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 7, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 15, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202528011
Prior Transfer DateMar 1, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc0000020334
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJun 17, 2026
Property Address8917 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620-2635
Document Number0000011002
Instrument DateFeb 27, 2026
Instrument202611002
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Liability Partnership

Mortgage

Document Number0000011003,
DateJun 17, 2026
Instrument202616811003
Lender
NamePDL MORTGAGE LLC
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 1, 2056
Interest
Rate6.37%
Max Rate-1%

April 2024: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 23, 2024
Property Address8917 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620-2635
Document Number0011420334
Instrument DateMar 1, 2024
Instrument2411420334
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 3, 2024
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5801 N WEST CIRCLE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60631-2450

September 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 15, 2023
Property Address8917 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620-2635
Document Number0025813227
Instrument DateSep 9, 2023
Instrument2325813227
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 2, 2023
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$13.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

May 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 4, 2023
Property Address8917 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620-2635
Document Number0012419039
Instrument DateMar 20, 2023
Instrument2312419039
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 17, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$88.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1539 POTTER RD, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068-1405
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

March 2022: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document TypePublic Action
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 17, 2022
Property Address8917 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620-2635
Document Number0007657032
Instrument DateMar 14, 2022
Instrument2207657032
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedMar 29, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address118 N CLARK ST STE 434, 118, CHICAGO, IL 60602-1413

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address336 E NORTH AVE # 200, 200, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164-2627

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$8,300 (+66.83%) Land $3,711 Building $4,589$83,000 (+66.83%) Land $37,110 Building $45,890
2023$944.00 (-7.99%)
2022$1,026.00 (+28.73%)$4,975 (+25.85%) Land $2,929 Building $2,046$49,750 (+25.85%) Land $29,290 Building $20,460
2021$797.00$3,953 Land $2,929 Building $1,024$39,530 Land $29,290 Building $10,240

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2016)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimMar 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.

Wildfire

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 809 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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