1709 North Fern Court, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1709 North Fern Court have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 9 permits, 2 not closed, and 18 violations, 12 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 1709 North Fern Court at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 12 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2024Complete
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. location: brick fence wall.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2021Expired
The work includes two window replacements and a window addition of an existing 2-story wood frame, single-family residence.
- Permit – express permit program May 2020Complete
Low voltage wiring for: 6 tv locations 16 speaker locations 2 cameras 1 doorbell 2 wi-fi access points
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2020Complete
Contractor's name change
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2020Complete
Self-cert: work inclucdes the interior remodeling and a 40sf second floor addition to an existing 2 story wood frame, single family residence per plans. no change in zoning
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2018Complete
Installation of low voltage security system. interior work only. customer# 401585081. job# 95524233. (this is a coach house that sits on the property of 1708 n sedgewick.)
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2015
Replace all windows on front elevation and doors to patio in rear. all work sae
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2008Complete
Revision to permit #100200632 to rebuilt stair at front (fern court elevation) per landmarks stamped plansno other work to occur with this approval
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2007Complete
Remove non-conforming wood stair on fern court side, replace windows with new wood one-over-one double-hung windows, remove 2 doors on fern court elevation and restore origina window opening per physical evidence, remove aluminum siding and repair existing wood siding as necessary.no other work to occur with this approval
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low
Highest for this area: cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Whiteway Sign Co., 401 North Trumbull (800 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,650 ft
Midwest Zinc Corp Chicago Facility 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
450 ft
LaSalle Elem Language Academy (450 ft), Manierre Elem School (1,900 ft), Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad (1,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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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.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- 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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