4532 South Oakenwald Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 4532 South Oakenwald Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 4 not closed, and 7 violations, 4 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 4532 South Oakenwald Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2021Complete
Revision permit # 100861604, erect iiia masonry detached 4 car garage with roof deck and carpet rear staircase for 3 du residential bldg. per plans
- Permit - new construction Mar 2020Complete
Erect a 3, 4 story 3 du iiib masonry apartment building with basement more than 50% below grade , private roof deck and detached 4 car garage per plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2015Complete
Replace rear open wood deck with new in existing two story with basement single family frame residence as per plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2010
Revision to permit # 100291294 to change plumbing contractor
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Aug 2010
1st reinstatement of permti # 100291294 for 25% of the original cost + $50 administration fee. change general contractor to be owners of property quintin & alicia cole.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2010
Modification of approved plans (permit # 100291294) to show installation of sprinkler system throughout sfr home in lieu of fire exit ( removal of staircase leading to 3rd floor) per plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2009Complete
Interior renovation of existing 2 1/2 story masonry single family residence, including alterations to plumbing, electrical and ventilation systems.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Jun 2009Complete
Emergency demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story masonry residential building.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Jun 2009Complete
Wreck and remove a stone & brick building
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2009
Replace 12 windows, 11 interior doors, replace trim, baseboards, paint and repair damaged plaster on ceiling. no electrical. no plumbing. no change to front facade windows and doors
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
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
1,100 ft
Ariel Elem Community Academy (1,100 ft), Univ of Chicago Chtr-Nth Kenwood (1,100 ft), Little Black Pearl Arts Acad HS (1,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.3 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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