4500 South Forrestville Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 4500 South Forrestville Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 12 permits, 5 not closed, and 24 violations, 17 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 4500 South Forrestville Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 17 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2019Complete
Installation of exterior light fixture on the existing garage. existing circuit.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2018
Garage
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2017
Revision to permit # 100633173 to change general contractor to owner.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2016Complete
Deconversion from 2 d.u. to sfd.interior alterations and installation of new interior finishes, front porch replacement, new rear open wood decknew mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades per plans **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2016Complete
Interior alterations and replacement of interior finishesnew open wood rear porch 100631633 upgrades to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. **certified plan corrections project - conditional permit: subject to field inspections **
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2015Complete
120/ 240v 1 phase 3 wire 1 meter 200 amp service we will repair and replace switches lights and receptacle outlets
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2015
Masonry repair. rebuild chimney and tuck pointing as needed. replace 10 windos and 8 doors. repair/refinish hardwood flooring. repair/place ceramic tiles.repair/place drywall as needed. replace 10 plumbing fixtures.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2012
Change of general contractor on permit # 100435004 from fargo corporation to mcbrearty construction co. inc.
- Permit - new construction May 2012Complete
Proposed single family house
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2011Complete
Wood front porch replacement; same size, same location per plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2008Complete
Replace exisitng two (2) story wood frame porch at rear of bldg. per arch. plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2006
Erect a frame detached garage 22'l x 27'w x 15'h with basic electric, 3 sq. ft. roof vents, 16'x7'o.h. door, patio deck, standard size service door and alley access.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Chicago Public School District, 4415 South Martin Luther King Drive (1,050 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Historic listing nearby
150 ft
Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
1,000 ft
Mollison Elem School (1,000 ft), Woodson South Elem School (1,200 ft), James Farmer Jr. Elementary (1,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.4 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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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.
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- 45%
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