3026 South Wells Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 3026 South Wells Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 17 permits, 14 not closed, and 28 violations, 15 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 3026 South Wells Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
14 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 15 open violations.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Sep 2025Complete
Wreck and remove a 3 story masonry building and a detached frame garage
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2023
Roof recover only ( no tear off) (no mep)(no structural work)- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2022
Repair/replace the spalling bricks for west, south and north elevations where necessary. replace 4 window lintels and windows at 1st floor north elevation. same as existing locations.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2017
Masonry work: tuckpointing facade, including repair tuckpointing of north & south top corners.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2016
Install 5/8" gyp. bd. to the ext. walls of all three floors of a 3 dwelling unit apt. building
- Permit - elevator equipment Jun 2016
Removal of (1) inclined stairway chair lift. (ap#100381869)
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2015
Garage
- Permit - easy permit process Dec 2014
Repair/replace drywall throughout. electrical on separate permit
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2014Complete
Change outlets, switches and fixtures only.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2014
Tuckpointing - no structural work - 2850 sqft
- Permit - elevator equipment Feb 2011
Install one (1) 350lb.cap, inclined stairway lift located at the main landing to the upper landing in st. lucy's parish. pursuant to plans submitted.
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Jul 2008
Reinstate permit #100192080 for two tents on public way for festival, one 15' x 30'. one 20' x 30' for july 26, 2008 event.
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: Shell Oil Products Us, 215 West 31st Street (300 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
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
1,750 ft
Ward J Elem School (1,750 ft), Drake Elem School (2,100 ft), Healy Elem School (2,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.1 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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