1833 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1833 South Prairie Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 9 permits, 5 not closed, and 2 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 1833 South Prairie 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2026Active
A custom interior remodel for the owen residence:self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior remodel & decking replacement as per plans to existing 3 story type 3a masonry single family rowhouse group r5 w/ basement & penthouse ¿ zoned pd764 to remain: no increase of far
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2024Complete
Upgrade of existing low voltage burglar alarm system
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2017Complete
Install a tesla wall connector ev charging station
- Permit - elevator equipment Mar 2016
The following will be replaced with new: controller, pump, cab walls, cab floor, cab ceiling, cab gate, car door operator, c.o.p. panel, phone box, hall buttons and face plates.(essentailly modernize/install) private residence elevator 950lb.cap.50feet max travel 40fpm must be private single family residence. pursuant to plans/scope of work submitted.
- Permit - elevator equipment Dec 2015
Removal and installation of one (1) 5-stop private residence passenger elevator. pursuant to scope of work submitted.100018422 & expired 100518412
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2014Complete
Alterations to existing townhouse per attached plans.**self-certification - conditional permit: subject to field inspections & audit**
- Permit - elevator equipment Nov 2013
Remove existing private residence elevator & install (1) 5-stop, private residence passenger elevator pursuant to plans submitted. (ap#100018422)
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2013
Repair existing d.e.f.s. system of craks, replace sealant & caulking existing joints. all work same as existing.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2011Complete
Additions to existing low voltage alarm system
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
12 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: R.R. Donnelley & Sons, 1901 South Prairie Ave. (250 ft), open. 4 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,550 ft
Rr Donnelley Sons Co Chicago Manufacturing Div and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
100 ft
Kimball, William W., House and 2 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
2,150 ft
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus (2,150 ft), National Teachers Elem Academy (2,900 ft), Graham R Training Center (2,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.3 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
More on South Prairie Avenue
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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.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
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