1130 West Oakdale Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1130 West Oakdale Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 11 permits, 6 not closed, and 1 violation, 1 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 1130 West Oakdale Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2024Complete
Replace existing back wood porch & stairs
- Permit - new construction Nov 2021Expired
Proposed walkway from existing rear wood porch leading to a proposed garage roof deck serving multi unit building (units not confirmed) per plans.
- Permit - new construction Aug 2011Complete
Erect two car brick garage
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2009
Revise exterior wall at the west elevation dormer area to metal studs wall with two layers of 5/8' gyp.bd. outside and one layer of 5/8" on the inside per plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2008Complete
Dormer addition and interior alterations to existing attic - including electrical, plumbing and hvac work - as per architect's plans.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2008Complete
Rebuild existing deck as per plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2007
Windows (replacement only): qty 13,
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2007
Erect a detached 3b (steel stud with 2 layers of 5/8" ul gyp bd on interior and exterior of studs) garage, 27' x 22' x 15', with three - one sq. foot roof vents, 16' x 7' and 8' x 7' overhead doors, alley drive
- Permit - porch construction Mar 2007
Rebuild back porch as per plans.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2006Complete
Renovate existing kitchen and bathroom (3 units existing), install new bathroom at each floor and basement. install new laundry, hvac and hot water for all units. enlarge 1st floors kitchen and replace all windows.(electrical upgrades on existing service under permit no. 100101543)(conditional permit subject to field inspection)
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2006
Repair/replace: drywall 5/8'' and 1/2'' gyp bd with electrical work ,upgrad electrical service to 200 amps. all work same size and location.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Culinary Foods, 1224 North George (700 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
800 ft
Culinary Foods Inc and 8 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
Nearest public schools
750 ft
Harriet Tubman Elem School (750 ft), Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy (2,550 ft), Burley Elem School (3,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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