3528 South Western Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 3528 South Western Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 12 permits, 1 not closed, and 55 violations, 18 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 3528 South Western 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 18 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2020Complete
Replace existing open wood porch same size and location
- Permit - new construction May 2017Complete
New construction of 2-story w/basement single family home with detached 2-car garage.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2016Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4020-32392
- Permit - new construction Apr 2015Complete
New construction of 1-story single family home with basement and a detached 2-car private garage
- Permit - new construction Apr 2015Complete
New construction of 1-story single family home with basement and a detached 2-car garage
- Permit - new construction Apr 2015Complete
New construction of 1-story single family home with basement and a detached 2-car private garage.
- Permit - new construction Apr 2015Complete
New construction of 1-story single family home with basement and 2-car private garage.
- Permit - new construction Apr 2015Complete
New construction of 1-story single family home with basement and a detached 2-car private garage.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2012
Replace plumbing fixtures,2 sinks 1 water closet & interior doors- all work same as existing
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2012Complete
Replace emergency lights, exit signs and lights fixture in lobby, rewiring outlets in office, replace outlets end switches in office, ground electrical service,
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2011Complete
Installing 200 amp service
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2007Complete
Demolish exist. stairs and landings and replace w/. new in same location.
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Mark Properties, Inc., 2515 West 35th Street (1,500 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,500 ft
Candy Co Peck S Products Co and 13 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
900 ft
345 kV line run by COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
Everett Elem School (1,400 ft), Burroughs Elem School (2,650 ft), Thomas Early Childhood Center (3,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
4.7 mi
Chicago Midway (MDW). Homes this close can sit inside the 65 dB DNL noise contour. Visit at peak hours and check the airport's noise map.
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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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
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- 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.
- 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 to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- 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 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.
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