406 West Wellington Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 406 West Wellington Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 7 permits, 5 not closed, and 0 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 406 West Wellington 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2018
West parapet hall rebuild/repair, 160 sq. ft. chimney rebuild section 2 ft.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2014
Parapet wall & rebuild west elevation 120 sq. ft.
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2012
Parapet wall rebuilding. 215 sq. ft. on east facing elevation.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2009
Total tear off of roof replace with new roofing material on penthouse roof replace siding all work same as existing
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2009
Patch/prep walls and ceilings as needed. paint throughout, install crown molding on 2nd fl, replace 11 interior doors, sand and stain all floors, replace kitchen cabbinets. replace three fixtures one k.s., bathroom tub, sink. patch floor drain in base patch tile floor w/tile. electrical light/receptacle. post and rail to basement steps. subject to field inspection
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2007Complete
Finish basement area for storage use, install drywall and enclosed utility room as per owner's plans electrical work under permit # 100171050 issued on 4/3/07
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2007Complete
Relocating 5 duplex outlets to 12" of floor level within 1 room in basment area, adding 2 duplex outlets to bring area to code compliance and adding 1 octagon box to ceiling for combo smoke detector/co, all applied to same 15amp cir. in same area.
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
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 3180 Condominium Association, 3180 North Lake Shore Drive (1,200 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
2,150 ft
Nettelhorst Elem School (2,150 ft), Alcott Elem School (3,100 ft), Harriet Tubman Elem School (4,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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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
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- 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.
- 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.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
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