4063-4069 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 4063-4069 South Ellis Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 12 permits, 5 not closed, and 1 violation, 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 4063-4069 South Ellis Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2026Complete
For permit 101067291: replacement electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
- Permit - new construction Aug 2025Active
Sc cbc 2019 construct 6 townhouse units, type va construction 2 story frame buildings with basements, rear decks and detached 2 car private garages, as per plans. r2 occupancy classification. 1006, 1008, 1010, 1012, 1014, 1016 e 41st street.
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2013Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm # 14704-01 resi
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2012Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm # 339-04289-01 resi
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2012Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm # 339-04289-01 resi
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2012Complete
Electrical contractor change on permit 100452828
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Aug 2012
Reinstate permit 100096582, change owner to south ellis development llc, gc to premium builders, hvac to mechanical brothers and plumber to rco plumbing.
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2009Complete
Change electrical constructor name only
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2008
Revision to permit # 100096582 to change mason contractor
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2008
Revision to permit # 100096582 issued 04/12/2007 to change all sub contractors. general contractor, mason, hvac, plumbing and new ownership information.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2007Complete
100a temperary service
- Permit - new construction Apr 2007Expired
Erection of (4) new townhomes. conditional approval subject to field inspection.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Chicago Housing Authority, 4040 South Oakenwald (750 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
350 ft
Bronzeville Urban Development and 1 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
1,550 ft
Robinson Elem School (1,550 ft), King College Prep High School (2,350 ft), James Farmer Jr. Elementary (2,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.1 mi
Chicago Midway (MDW). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
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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- median household income
- 18.9%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 45%
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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Semi-detached or row house: the shared wall matters. Listen from the room adjoining the neighbor's side and ask whether any structural work has been done there.
- 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.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
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