4921 South Dorchester Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 4921 South Dorchester Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 17 permits, 11 not closed, and 18 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 4921 South Dorchester Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2023Complete
Install an electric car charger in garage. install a 240 outlet for hot tub.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2023
Solar panel permit. erect a photovoltaic array on the roof.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2022Complete
**electrical only permit**new 400 amp overhead 120?240 volt single phase service and a new 125 amp single phase sub panel in the garage. two 30 amp 240 volt circuits to two pergola heaters
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2022Complete
Remove existing front frame open porch, remove existing rear open porck & deck. new front frame open porch & new rear open porch & deck, same size, location & configuration as existing.new wp outlet for a hot tub.
- Permit - easy permit process May 2022
Tuckpointing - no structural work - 600 sqft
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2017Complete
Remove existing 100 amp electric service and replace with a 200 amp 240 volt 1 phase service
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2016
Eract detached wood frame garage 20x24x13, alley drive, 2sqft roof vents per landmark stamped plans
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2014
Change general contractor from zysko construction to trademark development inc, and plumb contractor from rb plumbing to ms const and plumbing in existing permit number #100514504
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2014Complete
Change of electrical contractor for original permit #100425958
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2013
Change hvac contractor to d&d heating and cooling for permit 100425958
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2013
Change plumber to rb plumbing for permit 10042598
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2012
Alter 1 story front porch on west elevation per plans - new roof line to match historic, new guard rail (spindle & newel post)
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 1525 Hp, Llc, 1501-1525 East Hyde Park Avenue (1,450 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
800 ft
Shoesmith Elem School (800 ft), Kenwood Academy High School (900 ft), Murray Elem Language Academy (2,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.4 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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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
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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.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- 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.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- 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.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- 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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