4535 South Oakenwald Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 4535 South Oakenwald Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 15 permits, 9 not closed, and 24 violations, 12 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 4535 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 12 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program May 2023Complete
Upgrade 100 a panel to 200a ; run power to replacement hwt; run power to replacement furnace; run power to replacement dryer;
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2022
Remove loose and defective plaster from south falling wall,use portland rock/cement and mason sand to replace plaster and left clay roof coping on front elevation.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2019
Restore sandstone facade , and repair wood windows.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2019Complete
Remove and replace existing rear open wood porch and stairs as per plan.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2015
Erect frame detached garage (20' x 22' x 15' max.), street drive, 2 sq ft roof vents
- Permit - easy permit process May 2015
Repair/replace drywall, furnace and plumbing fixtures with assocated piping throughout,same location.subject to field inspection.
- Permit – express permit program May 2015Complete
Residential project - 3 story single family residence - electrical work only - replace electric fixtures, outlets and switches with new throughout.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2015Complete
Change outlets switches and fixtures.
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2015
Windows (replacement only): qty 24, doors (replacement only): qty 12, replace roof shingles only - no structural work- all work same as existing
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2015
Repair/replace bricks and spot tuckpoint residence and garage. no structural
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2012
Repair/replace & repair/restore sandstone facade, repair/replace floors, doors, windows - same as existing & repair rear porch decking - same as existing landmark district
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2010
Repair/restore sandstone facade. repair/replace floors, doors, windows-same as existing. repair rear porch-same as existing. patch and drywall 10 sheets-no electrical
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
1,250 ft
Ariel Elem Community Academy (1,250 ft), Univ of Chicago Chtr-Nth Kenwood (1,250 ft), Little Black Pearl Arts Acad HS (1,900 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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