4846 South Kenwood Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 4846 South Kenwood Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 10 not closed, and 9 violations.
- 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 4846 South Kenwood Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2017
Replace existing slate roof with sythetic slate roof (coach house only).
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2016
Tuckpointing - no structural work - 50 sqft
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2015
Replace (21) windows- same size & location. erect 6.0 ft high wood fence (64lf) & 5.0'ft high iron fence (190lf)
- Permit - easy permit process May 2014
Fences: 50ft in x 6ft in at rear property line: qty 1
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2012
Remove and replace roof cedar shake shingles to match existing in size, shape, profile. install new copper gutters, downspouts - all work same as existing; subject to field inspections
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2011
Masonry work only - remove and replace as needed north, south, and west chimney (to same size and configuration) and repair foundation wall.no structural work.
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2011
Dismantle the top 8-10 courses of the north elevation chimney; subject to field inspections. all removed masonry to be protected and salvaged for reinstallation.
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2010
Erect 6' x 64 l.f. wood fence at interior of north lot line and set back at least 33.6' from the front property line & erect 6' x 10.5 l.f. wrought iron gate at driveway south of building to south lot line (58' from the front property line) landmark district
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2009
Repair to roof shingles (gaf slateline) & chimney (tuckpointing), same location as existing - landmark district
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2009
Erect 6' x 108 l.f. wood fence at interior of south lot line and set back at least 58' from the front property line.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very 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
600 ft
Shoesmith Elem School (600 ft), Kenwood Academy High School (1,600 ft), Little Black Pearl Arts Acad HS (1,950 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
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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- 45%
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