1841 South Spaulding Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1841 South Spaulding Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 4 not closed, and 21 violations, 19 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 1841 South Spaulding Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 19 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2026Active
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior renovation of existing 2-story + basement, 3-dwelling unit (3du) brick building. mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work per plans.existing rear enclosed porch and exterior rear stairs to be removed and replaced with new 2-story open wood rear porchexisting front stairs with landing and roof to be removed and replaced with new steel front stairs with landing and roof.
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2016
Masonry repairs; repair parapet wall - tuckpointing, infill missing bricks and repair coping. north elevation - repair clay copings. replace approx. 60 bricks, spot tuckpoint. repair brick arches above windows.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Jul 2016Complete
Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story brick residence
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2008Complete
Install low voltage burglar alarm.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2007Complete
Replace existing rear open 2 story wood porch as existing with new steel porch.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2007Complete
Interior alterations to existing two (2) story two dwelling unit bldg. per arch plans. replace existing wood frame porches at front and rear.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2007Complete
Additional circuits for 2nd floor only
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2007Complete
Emergency repair service. 3 meters.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2007
Hot water heater (replacement only): qty 1
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2007
Patch and repair drywall as needed thru out, replace 12 pl;umbing fixtures and 2 water heaters .
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
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Public Building Commission Of Chicago, 3315 West Ogden (450 ft), open. 5 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
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
650 ft
Legacy Elem Charter School (650 ft), North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ (1,100 ft), Crown Elem Comm Acd Fine Arts Ctr (1,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.3 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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