50 South Parnell Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 50 South Parnell Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 11 permits, 5 not closed, and 1 violation, 1 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 50 South Parnell Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Permit - elevator equipment Aug 2019
Provide and install one (1) 750lb.cap, 4-stops, 40 fpm, 2-#60 roller chains, counterweighted drive private residential passenger elevator. must be a single family home. purusant to the plans submitted.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2018
Alternative code approval for schedule 40 pvc for underground & downspouts for # 100765493
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2018
Revision to permit # 100765493 to add plumbing contractor (m. difoggio plumbing & sewer) for underground plumbing work only
- Permit - new construction Aug 2018Complete
New 3 story single family residence & detached garage
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Aug 2018Complete
Wreck and remove a 1 story frame residence
- Permit - new construction Jul 2016Complete
Erect a 2 story , iva fully sprinklered single family residence with basement and attached 2-car private garage per plans
- Permit – express permit program May 2016Complete
Install new200 amp service complete with new meter,circuit breaker panel,cold water ground and supplemental ground rod. install new switches,outlets and light fixtures.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Apr 2015Complete
Wreck and remove an existing residential building & 2 car garage.
- Permit - easy permit process Sep 2013
Garage
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2013
Erect a detached 14 x 20 frame garage
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2007Complete
Deconversion of existing 2 unit to sfr and addition per plans
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
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: B&F Tungeon, 3315 South Parnell (550 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,800 ft
Allied Hastings Barrel Drum Svc and 11 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
Minnie Minoso Academy (800 ft), Healy Elem School (2,500 ft), Air Force Acad High School (2,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.6 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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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.
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- 18.9%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 45%
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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.
- 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.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- 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.
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