3863-3865 West Columbus Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 3863-3865 West Columbus Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 12 permits, all closed, and 4 violations.
- 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 3863-3865 West Columbus 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
Every permit on file is closed out. No open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2019Complete
M1-1. remove 3 existing antennas and equipment. install 3 new sprint antennas and associated equipment at an existing wireless communications facility, as per plans. sprint#ch03xc160.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2019Complete
Remove old and install new communications antennas and radios. install hybrid cable from antenna locations to ground equipment.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2019Complete
Ch03xc160 "remove (3) exsiting antennas remove (3) existing radios remove (3) dc power cylinders remove (3) fiber optic cylinders install (3) new antennas install (1) new power/fiber hybrid cable"
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2016Complete
Remove clearwire cabinet, antennas, radios, microwave dishes and associated wiring for sprint cell site ch82xc129.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2015Complete
Modifying the existing wireless installation: install (3) new 1900mhz panel antennas; install (3) new 1900mhz rru(s); install (1) new 1900mhz du in existing mmbs; install (1) new growth cabinet; install (1) new hybrid cable as per plans site #: ch03xc160 previous app #: 100423291
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2015Complete
Upgrade to existing wireless equipment
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2014Complete
Installation of 3 new antennas, 3 new rru units & new equipment in an existing equipment cabinet as per plans- ch03xc160- previous permit 100423291
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2014Complete
Installation of (3) three antennas and rru's on existing antenna equipment.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2012Complete
Install 1-new antenna on existing monopole
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2012Complete
Remove and replace 6 of 9 existing antennas with new technology and add related electrical equipment to an existing wireless communications facility as per plans. ch03xc160
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2010Complete
Install 1 new antenna on existing monopole tower and to correct the overall height of the existing tower to 93 feet in total as per plans.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2008Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Catholic Cemetaries, 87th & Hamlin Ave. (1,150 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
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
2,700 ft
Ashburn Community Elem School (2,700 ft), Dawes Elem School (2,800 ft), Durkin Park Elem School (3,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
3.8 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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