Cook County property record for 9608 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,156 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $218,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,021 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-09-108-075 |
| Primary APN | 25-09-108-075 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,156 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 9608 S EMERALD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60628-1003 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 EXCEPT N 5 FT N 20 FT LOT 5 I N BLK 5 IN EAST WASHINGTON HEIGHTS W2 NW4 SW4 OF SEC09 T37N R14E 3P |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 37N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST WASHINGTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 730500 |
9608 S Emerald Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2025.
Source: Cook County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9608 S EMERALD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60628-1003 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20252082 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $11,000 Land $4,750 Building $6,250 | $110,000 Land $47,500 Building $62,500 | |
| 2024 | $1,021.00 (+315.04%) | ||
| 2023 | $246.00 (+22.39%) | ||
| 2022 | $201.00 (+111.58%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $7,133 (-) Land $3,750 Building $3,383 | $71,330 (-) Land $37,500 Building $33,830 |
| 2021 | $95.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $7,133 Land $3,750 Building $3,383 | $71,330 Land $37,500 Building $33,830 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 9608 S Emerald Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 2000.
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 | 6 (2000–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 6 |
| 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.
The area around 9608 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 963 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 · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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