1257 South Kedvale Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1257 South Kedvale Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 12 permits, 3 not closed, and 17 violations, 11 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 1257 South Kedvale 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. 11 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2025Complete
For permit 101057532: replacement other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
- Permit - new construction Jan 2025Active
Sc cbc 2019. erect a 3 story, 3 dwelling unit type iiia masonry building with a basement, rear egress stair and decks for each floor, a 6-foot-high privacy fence along the side property lines and 3 parking stalls, as per plans. r5 occupancy classificiation.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition May 2024Complete
Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence
- Permit - wrecking/demolition May 2024Complete
Emergency wreck and remove a 1 story frame residence
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Sep 2019Complete
Emergency wreck and remove a 1 story masonry building
- Permit - easy permit process May 2018
Garage
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2016Complete
Minor interior alterations including to iiib single family residence. replace front and rear wood decks. replace plumbing fixtures in same locations, rough in will remain as is. replace existing electrical panel and brought up to code electrical. existing ductwork to remain; replace furnace only.**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2016Complete
Up-grade service, 100 amps. connect to existing.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Apr 2008Complete
Wreck and remove a ome story frame single family residence.
- Permit – express permit program May 2007Complete
Repair 2 receptacles and 2 light fixtures
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2006Complete
Installation of a low voltage burglar alarm.
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2006
Repalce new door.
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
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: United Baptist Church, 4220 West Roosevelt Rd. (900 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
650 ft
4103 W Roosevelt Rd and 19 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,450 ft
Color Communications Inc and 15 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
1,050 ft
Frazier Perspectives Magnet ES (1,050 ft), YCCS-CCA Academy HS (1,050 ft), Hughes C Elem School (1,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.5 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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Chicago carries a full corporate economy at a price the coasts do not match. Neighborhoods are distinct and walkable, two and three flats are everywhere, and the Loop still sets the commute for finance, law and consulting.
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- 18.9%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 45%
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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
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