12457 South Eggleston Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 12457 South Eggleston Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 8 permits, 3 not closed, and 52 violations, 41 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 12457 South Eggleston Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 41 open violations.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2019
Plumbing only : repair/replace copper as needed, repair/replace vanities as needed.all work same as existing,subject to field inspection.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2019Complete
Remove and replace two prong outlets with tamper proof grounding outlets, add gfci as needed, add 110v smoke det, new switches, new light fixtures, connect to existing circuits, no other work
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2019
Replace drywall and repair rear wood porch. all work same as existing.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2018Complete
Interior renovation of existing single family residence at existing 2-story frame bldg per plans.**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2016Complete
Remove 1 1/2 story front wood porch, erect new 19' dormer on north & south sides remove kitchen in second floor & remove door west wallas per plans
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Nov 2015Complete
Wreck & remove 2 story frame building & 1 story frame garage
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2013Complete
Remove and replace existing grade to second floor front open wood porch at existing 2-story frame bldg per plans
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2009
Repair / replace plaster walls with 5/8" drywall as needed through out,remove / replace windows,install new fascia,soffits.electrical repairs to include:new circuits,outlets,light fixtures.all work subject to field inspection.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
High-voltage line
900 ft
138 kV line run by COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
950 ft
Metcalfe Elem Community Academy (950 ft), Brown R Elem Community Acad (1,750 ft), Owens Community Academy ES (2,850 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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