2313 South Winchester Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2313 South Winchester Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 8 permits, 3 not closed, and 24 violations, 7 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 2313 South Winchester Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and inland flooding risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2023Complete
Correct violations change fittings on exterior emt, add light at rear door
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2023
Install 6' x 30' wooden fence along south lot line
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2020Complete
Erect a 2nd floor type iv-a addition to existing type iii-b sfr, interior alterations throughout existing building with new mech, elect, & plumbing. exterior alterations to infill existing openings with new masonry, erect a 1st story frame deck & porch, erect a 2nd story metal balcony on east elevation, new 6'-0' tall fence and new detached garage as per plans**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2019Complete
Interior demolition throughout existing 2 story, masonry single family residence, with basement per plans, to include removal of roof & existing 2nd story dormers, removal of enclosed rear porch. wreck & remove existing frame garage.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2010
Repair to front stair per violations - decking, stringers, handrails, post, and treads. subject to field inspecetion.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Dec 2007Complete
Wreck and remove a 1 story brick with garage
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Aug 2007Complete
Wreck and remove a 1 story masonry single family and garage.
- Permit - porch construction Nov 2006
Replace existing one story wood frame porch at rear and repair one story wood frame porch on front of existing single family residence per owners plans to correct violations.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, inland flooding, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
15 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: John Kelly Cartage, 2415 South Wood St. (1,200 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
400 ft
Rr Street Co Inc and 15 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
300 ft
Whittier Elem School (300 ft), Ruiz Elem School (1,950 ft), Pickard Elem School (2,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.9 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
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