3140 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 3140 South Indiana Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 4 permits, 2 not closed, and 38 violations, 25 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 3140 South Indiana Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 25 open violations.
- Permit - elevator equipment Nov 2019
Complete the installation of one (1) 1400lb.cap, 4-floor, 30 fpm, 20ft 31/4inch travel, 18 7/16" deep pit, 10mm cables, 2:1 roped hydraulic limited use limited application passenger elevator in-complete abandoned installation under may 15, 2015 permit #100595261 by professional elevator. pursuant to the plans submitted to meet initial installation code of chicago 2010, asme 17.1 2007.
- Permit - elevator equipment May 2015
Installation of (1) 1400# cap., 3-stop, hydraulic, lula passenger elevator pursuant to plans submitted. installation to be made in compliance with 2010 city of chicago elevator code.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2015Complete
Exterior and interior renovation of existing 3-story front and 2-story rear brick building with basement to convert from religious use to 21 dwelling units, as per plans, and new middle addition to connect front and rear buildings.(certified corrections. conditional permit subject to field inspection)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2014Complete
Emergency roof repairs at existing 2-story brick church. no change in occupancy.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Amoco Oil Co. #15062, 3103 South Michigan Ave. (500 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,850 ft
Maurey Manufacturing Corp. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
200 ft
Unity Hall. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
1,150 ft
John J Pershing Magnet Elementary (1,150 ft), Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS (1,350 ft), YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership (1,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.5 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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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
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- Finance and trading
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- Law and consulting
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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.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- 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.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
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