3242 South Throop Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 3242 South Throop Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 11 permits, 4 not closed, and 4 violations, 4 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 3242 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2022Complete
Change of electrical contractor permit #100905649 32447 s throop
- Permit - new construction Aug 2021Expired
Spr 2019 cbc proposed 2 story frame & brick single family w/basement, rear deck & balcony and new garage as per plan **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2014
Garage
- Permit - new construction Apr 2010Complete
Construct new masonry single family residence, open frame deck and detached garage as per plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Dec 2009
Hot water heater (replacement only): qty 1
- Permit - new construction Oct 2009Complete
Revision to permit for audited self-cert. permit no.100293414 construct new single family residence and one story open frame deck and detached garage. conditional permit subject to audit & field inspection.
- Permit - new construction Jun 2009Complete
Construct new single family residence and one story open frame deck and detached garage. conditional permit subject to audit & field inspection.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2008Complete
Revision to permit #100127306 to reduce front yard setback from 19'-10" to 11'-9".revision to site plan only - 2 story w/base 3b sfr
- Permit - easy permit process Dec 2007
Erect detached frame garage (19' x 22' x 15' max.), alley drive, 2 sq ft roof vents
- Permit - new construction Sep 2006Complete
Erect 2 story iii-b single family residence w/basement as per plans. conditional permit pending field verification
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Aug 2006Complete
Wreck and remove a one story frame residence.
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
10 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Transport Realty Inc., 1440 West 34th St. (1,350 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
650 ft
Aztec Material Service Co 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
1,600 ft
Holden Elem School (1,600 ft), Armour Elem School (2,200 ft), Evergreen Academy Elem School (3,400 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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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
The market is shaped around
- Young professionals
- Families buying space
- Two and three flat owners
More on South Throop Street
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
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