11153 South Homan Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 11153 South Homan Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 3 not closed, and 30 violations, 29 open.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Cook County?
- $832,750 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 11153 South Homan Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 29 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2016Complete
Revision to existing permit 100588129
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Jul 2015Complete
Wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence
- Permit - new construction Jun 2015Complete
New construction 2 story single family home with basement. proposed open front porch + open rear deck.
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2014
Garage
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2010Complete
Revision to permit 100338004 issued 5/19/2010 to revise rafter size, master bedroom cathedral ceiling, existing 1st floor joist size, replace single flr joist (1st flr), replace concrete front stoop, same as existing, add 5/8" gypsum board at 2nd flr exterior wall, interior & exterior face (to comply w/ul # u344) per owner's plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2010Complete
Front building: interior alterations to finish basement with full bathroom, relocate 1st floor bathroom & remove tub to single family resdience per plans rear building: erect (25' x 25') frame garage, 3 sq ft roof vent, 8' max. height overhead door , service door & alley drive
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2010
Revision to permit 100338004 to change plumbing contractor to mank plumbing
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Jun 2010Complete
Wreck and remove a 1 story block and fraem garage only.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2010Complete
Erect 2nd floor addition with interior alterations to 1st floor & new 1st floor rear deck with electrical, plumbing & 1 new furnace with ductwork per owner's plans
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2006
Repair defective members of porch rotted decking, treads and risers, and handrails. no plans required as noted in violations.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Nasuda Funai, Eifert & Mitchell, Ltd., 3225 West 111th Street (1,150 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Radon potential
Moderate
Average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L. EPA still suggests testing ground-floor and basement units.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,000 ft
Cassell Elem School (1,000 ft), Mount Greenwood Elem School (2,300 ft), Chicago HS for Agricult Sciences (3,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.1 mi
Chicago Midway (MDW). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
Sinkhole-prone ground
Limestone karst
The bedrock here (dolostone (dolomite), Silurian) can dissolve and open sinkholes. Ask for a geotechnical report and check whether sinkhole coverage is in the insurance policy.
USGS Karst in the United States (OFR 2014-1156)
Conforming loan limit 2026
$832,750
Cook County. Mortgages up to this amount qualify for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pricing. Above it, the loan is a jumbo with stricter terms.
FHFA Conforming Loan Limit Values, one-unit
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