3223 South Throop Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 3223 South Throop Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 6 permits, 1 not closed, and 5 violations, 1 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 3223 South Throop Street 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2013
Erect frame detached garage (18' x 23.5' x 15' max.), alley drive, 2 sq ft roof vents. replace 25lf section of 6' high wood fence & 6' high gate. electrical permit # 100510646
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2013Complete
Install outlets and lights in a new garage
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2013Complete
Contactor change for existing 2 story bldg
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2013Complete
Interior alterations to existing two story three unit apartment building deconvert to two unit apartment building w/new one story rear enclosed porch
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2011Complete
Rewiring , necesary repiping, alternations, upgrade service
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2011Complete
Erect second floor frame addition to single family residence per plans
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Paschen Contractors, 3052 South Pitney Ct. (1,450 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
550 ft
Aztec Material Service Co and 16 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
1,500 ft
Holden Elem School (1,500 ft), Armour Elem School (2,250 ft), Evergreen Academy Elem School (3,500 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
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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