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1808 South Calumet Avenue, Chicago

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Does 1808 South Calumet Avenue have open permits or code violations?
Chicago Department of Buildings lists 11 permits, 4 not closed, and 0 violations.
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 1808 South Calumet Avenue at risk for?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated tornado and inland flooding risk.

Permits and code violations

4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.

  1. Permit – express permit program Sep 2024Complete

    Scope: nonstructural interior cosmetic updates, refinish floors and tile.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), common living space, bedrooms.

  2. Permit – express permit program Feb 2022Complete

    Change light switch

  3. Permit - easy permit process Mar 2019

    Flashing instalation 1800-1810 s. calumet

  4. Permit - easy permit process Nov 2018

    Kitchen remodel: cabinet , countertops, ceiling drywall , plumbing electrical permit#100794091 - townhouse

  5. Permit – express permit program Nov 2018Complete

    Installation of kitchen according to prints

  6. Permit - easy permit process Jul 2018

    Sealant replacement, scupper boxes securing.

  7. Permit - easy permit process Mar 2016

    Stair repair to townhomes. work to include replace wood steps and weld new iron angles. there are 7 sets of stairs for the following units. 1800, 1802, 1804, 1806, 1808 and 1810 s. calumet ave.

  8. Permit – express permit program Sep 2015Complete

    Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4016-63437

  9. Permit – express permit program Dec 2014Complete

    Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4012-55614

  10. Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2010Complete

    Remove structurally damaged projecting wood balconies from nine (9) townhouse units. emergency demolition only.

  11. Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2010Complete

    Remove structurally damaged projecting wood balconies from five (5) townhouse units. emergency demolition only.

Chicago Department of Buildings

Safety and environment

FEMA natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Highest for this area: tornado, inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.

FEMA National Risk Index, census tract

Leaking fuel tanks

10 within 1,650 ft

Nearest: Szg Prairie, Llc, 1712 South Prairie Avenue (550 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.

EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases

Toxic release facility

1,700 ft

Rr Donnelley Sons Co Chicago Manufacturing Div. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.

EPA Toxics Release Inventory

Historic listing nearby

250 ft

Kimball, William W., House and 1 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.

National Park Service, National Register

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

2,400 ft

Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus (2,400 ft), National Teachers Elem Academy (3,200 ft), Graham R Training Center (3,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.

U.S. Department of Education, NCES

Major airport

8.4 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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Who lives and works in Chicago

Trading floors, logistics and the deepest architecture stock in America

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.

$71,673
median household income
18.9%
residents aged 25 to 34
45%
households that own their home

What pays the bills

  • Finance and trading
  • Logistics and rail
  • Law and consulting
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing

Who anchors the economy

CME Group · Boeing suppliers · University of Chicago · Northwestern Medicine · United Airlines

The market is shaped around

  • Young professionals
  • Families buying space
  • Two and three flat owners
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What's worth checking in person before deciding.

  • This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
  • Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
  • Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
  • Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
  • Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
  • Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
  • Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.

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