4609 South Saint Lawrence Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 4609 South Saint Lawrence Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 11 permits, 4 not closed, and 1 violation.
- 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 4609 South Saint Lawrence 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
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Permit - new construction May 2023Complete
New 3-story, 3-unit residential masonry building, 3a construction, w/ open rear steel decks & egress stair at 2nd & 3rd floors, concrete patio,stair enclosure at roof,private roof deck w/roof canopy overthe west half,and 3-car private framegarage as per plan.(**conditional permit subject to field inspections)
- Permit - new construction May 2023Complete
New 4-story, 3-unit residential masonry building, 3a construction, w/ open rear steel decks & egress stair at 2nd & 3rd floors, concrete patio, private roof deck, and 3-car private frame garage, per plan (**conditional permit subject to field inspections)
- Permit - new construction Apr 2023Complete
New 4-story, 3-unit residential masonry building, 3a construction, w/ open rear steel decks & egress stair at 2nd & 3rd floors, concrete patio, stair enclosure at roof, private roof deck w/roof canopy over the west half, and 3-car private frame garage, per plan **conditional permit subject to field inspections.
- Permit - new construction Apr 2023Complete
New 4-story, 3-unit residential masonry building, 3a construction, w/ open rear steel decks & egress stair at 2nd & 3rd floors, concrete patio,stair enclosure at roof, private roof deck/with roof canopy over the west half, and 3-car private frame garage, per plan
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2023
Revision to permit#10100046 change mason contractor to m.s.r.c services inc.
- Permit - new construction Jan 2023Complete
Spr 2019 cbc - new 3-story, 3-unit residential masonry building, 3a construction, w/ open rear steel decks & egress stair at 2nd & 3rd floors, concrete patio, private roof deck, and 3-car private frame garage, per plan
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2019
Revision to permit #100765456 alt. code approval:use schedule 40 pvc as an alternative to cast iron for all work within 5ft of foundation.
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2018
Revision to permit #100765456 change mason contractor to north lakeshore dev. corp.
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2018
Revision to permit #100765440 change mason to north lakeshore dev. corp.
- Permit - new construction Aug 2018Complete
Self certification review: erect 2 story single family residence (4a construction) with basement, detached 3 car garage (4a construction) as per plan.
- Permit - new construction Aug 2018Complete
Self certification review: erect 2 story single family residence (4a construction) with basement, detached 3 car garage (4a construction) as per plan.
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
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Matthews Gas Service, Inc., 4533 South Cottage Grove (1,350 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,550 ft
4958 S Forrestville Ave 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
1,300 ft
Woodson South Elem School (1,300 ft), Mollison Elem School (1,850 ft), Bronzeville Academy Charter Sch (2,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.5 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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Who lives and works in Chicago
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
What pays the bills
- Finance and trading
- Logistics and rail
- Law and consulting
- Healthcare
- 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.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- 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.
- 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.
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