2218 North Magnolia Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2218 North Magnolia Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 5 not closed, and 1 violation.
- 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 2218 North Magnolia Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Permit - new construction Oct 2018Complete
Construction of new type iiib garage with access from the alley.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2016
Replace existing deck material/finish on existing garage deck & replace with new decking material/finish made of ipe & porcelain tile- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections (no structural work)
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2014
Garage
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2014Complete
Installation of a radio for monitoring of the existing low voltage burglar alarm system.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2013Complete
Change of electrical contractor on permit #100476613 to red electric company. electrical work per plans
- Permit - easy permit process May 2013
Wreck & remove 1 story detached frame residential garage only
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2013Complete
**certified plan corrections** - 1.interior alterations to an existing three story multi-unit brick residential building to de-convert 4 du's to a single family home. 2. new rear two-story addition at west elevation with basement and full foundation. 3. new rear steel stair for second means of egress. 4. new single level porch at rear of residence. 5. alterations to north & south elevations for new and removed windows. 6. new front door and entry porch at east elevation. (subject to field inspection)
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Mar 2013Complete
Wreck and remove 2 story brick single family and detached frame garage
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2013
Tear off and replace existing roof. no other work on this permit.
- Permit - elevator equipment Jun 2007
Install one private residence elevator as per plans (single family use only)
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2007Complete
Install low voltage alarm system
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2006Complete
Renovate basement,kitchen and garage roof per plans by lic. architect
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
14 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Mcl Development Corp., 2344 North Lakewood (800 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
1,250 ft
Tingstol Co and 22 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
700 ft
Mayer Elem School (700 ft), Prescott Elem School (3,550 ft), Lincoln Park High School (4,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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- 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.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- 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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