2744 North Magnolia Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 2744 North Magnolia Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 19 permits, 5 not closed, and 9 violations, 6 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 2744 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. 6 open violations.
- Permit - new construction Jun 2017Complete
New 3 car garage with roof deck and stairscase attached to rear of existing 3 story single family residence with new raised open metal patio per plans, revision permit # 100658186
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2017Complete
Revision to permit 100642967, revise non combustible metal balconies, revise garage layout as per plans.
- Permit – express permit program May 2017Complete
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- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2017Complete
Revision to permit 100652487 existing 2 story frame single family building with basement ....revision to mechanical penthouse and addition of roof top fireplace, type 4a construction as per plans.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2017Complete
Revision to permit 100642967, hvac and plumbing alterations as per plans...
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2016Complete
Self-cert: rehabilitation of existing 3 story masonry single family building with basement, type 3b construction, new 1 story detached masonry garage with roof deck 29' x 21' x 14'-11", new non combustible deck system as per plans. 2746 n magnolia.
- Permit - new construction Dec 2016Complete
Self-certification, full building permit for a new 2 story frame single family building with basement with mechanical roof penthouse type 4a construction, new detached masonry garage with roof deck access 19'-0" x 20'-0" x 14'-11" , new non-combustible rear deck as per plans.current use: vacant lotproposed use: single family residence.
- Permit - new construction Sep 2016Complete
Erect a 2 story , iva frame single family residence with basement and 3 car detached garage with roof deck per plans
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Aug 2016Complete
Wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence and detached frame garage
- Permit - new construction Jun 2016Complete
Self-certification....erect new 3 story masonry building 5 dwelling unit with basement type 3b construction with new detached 6 car masonry garage 20'-49'-8"x 14'-11' high, new trash enclosure 3'-6" x 15'-7" as per plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2016
Revision to permit #100636618 to change the mason of record to aa restoration service, llc.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2016Complete
Revision to permit 100636618, erect new 2 car detached masonry garage 22' x 20' x 14'-11" with a garage roof deck with access stair within the proposed garage structure, as per plans.and new light well in the front of building.(conditional permit subject to field inspections)
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
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Evirons Lincoln Holdings, Llc, 2706 North Lincoln Avenue (1,050 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
850 ft
Culinary Foods Inc and 17 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
1,400 ft
Harriet Tubman Elem School (1,400 ft), Prescott Elem School (2,700 ft), Burley Elem School (3,400 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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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
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- 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.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- 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.
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