1247 West Wellington Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1247 West Wellington Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 9 permits, 6 not closed, and 2 violations, 2 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 1247 West Wellington 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. 2 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2023Expired
Removal of the existing garage roof and the construction of an occupiable roof deck on a detached private garage, steel stair, and wood and steel pergola above the garage roof deck. the existing walls of the garage are to remain and be reinforced with wood framing. no change in use or occupancy. a new non-combustible stair from grade to the rear entry of the existing principal building is included in the scope of work. no change to use or occupancy. garage building type is v-a. the existing garage is 408 square feet and will remain so.
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2023
Change of gc contractor permit #100984229 to john construction inc.
- Permit - new construction Oct 2022Expired
Self cert 2019 cbc: new frame adu above new 2 car garage, remove existing frame garage, new trash encl. & new 5'h wd fence to the existing 2 story frame residence w/ basement (type va, r-5)
- Permit - easy permit process May 2021
Repair/replace drywall and plumbing fixtures and associated piping in (3) bathrooms.no electrical work being doneunder this permit
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2021Complete
Spr 2019 cbrc; new 3rd floor addition to an existing 3 story brick single family residence per plans. group a-1 type iv construction.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2019Complete
The current use and occupancy of the project is single family residential class a-1 and will not change under this permit. scope of work to include the re-cladding of the existing bay on the front facade and general maintenance of the front (north-facing) exterior as well as the construction of a roof deck and pergola on the existing frame garage. both the existing principal building and garage are type iv-a construction.
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2019
Sfr,.replace kitchen cabinets, appliances, master bathroom vanity sink and toilet.
- Permit - easy permit process May 2017
Replacement of cabinet and drywall. no electrical work under this permit. all work same as existing.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2011Complete
Residential installation of a low voltage security alarm system job 326-57348-01 catherine clemency
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
10 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sumi, Joseph, 2940 North Lakewood (200 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
Nearest public schools
1,550 ft
Harriet Tubman Elem School (1,550 ft), Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy (2,550 ft), Burley Elem School (2,600 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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