Cook County property record for 9136 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,064 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $159,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,172 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Mortgage Sep 2023 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-04-300-053 |
| Primary APN | 25-04-300-053 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,064 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,750 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 9136 S EMERALD AVE |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60620-2739 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Description | (BROUSES) SUB OF N 40 ACRES OF S 95 ACRES OF W 110 AC RES SW SEC 04-37-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 37N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROUSES SUB |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 730100 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9136 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620-2739 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Sep 26, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 2, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FEDERAL SVGS BK |
| Dec 6, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit FINANCE OF AMERICA COM'L LLC |
| Aug 15, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 6, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20198069 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 15, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000260 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 9136 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620-2739 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 19, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9136 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620-2739 |
| Document Number | 0003741263 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2403741263 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 303 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 9136 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620-2739 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9136 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620-2739 |
| Document Number | 0026946253 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2326946253 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 308 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 9136 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620-2739 |
| Document Number | 1912208069 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 12208069 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $159.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 9136 S EMERALD AVE CHICAGO IL 606202739, CHICAGO, IL 60620-2739 |
| Document Number | 1912208071 |
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| Date | May 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 12208071 |
| Name | FEDERAL SVGS BK |
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| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60607 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2029 |
| Document Number | 1912208070, |
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| Date | May 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 12208070 |
| Name | FEDERAL SVGS BK |
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| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60607 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 5% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 9136 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620-2739 |
| Document Number | 1734004018 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 34004018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 5, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $60.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 5225 W MADISON ST CHICAGO IL 606444142, CHICAGO, IL 60644-4142 |
| Document Number | 1734004019 |
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| Date | Dec 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 34004019 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA COM'L LLC |
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| Address | LISLE, IL 60532 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 7.99% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 9136 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620-2739 |
| Document Number | 1722734011 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 22734011 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $52.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 222 S RIVERSIDE PLZ #380 CHICAGO IL 606067801, 380, CHICAGO, IL 60606-7801 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $13,001 (-13.32%) Land $3,563 Building $9,438 | $130,010 (-13.32%) Land $35,630 Building $94,380 | |
| 2023 | $3,172.00 (+2.52%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,094.00 (+2.31%) | $14,999 (-) Land $2,812 Building $12,187 | $149,990 (-) Land $28,120 Building $121,870 |
| 2021 | $3,024.00 | $14,999 Land $2,812 Building $12,187 | $149,990 Land $28,120 Building $121,870 |
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.
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 | 2 (1983–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
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.
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 1,064 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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