5321 South University Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 5321 South University Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 7 not closed, and 0 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 5321 South University Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2024Suspended
Spr 2019 cbc: removal of the existing frame garage and construct a new 770 sf frame garage, and construction of a new 6' fence as per plans (occupancy groups r-5, type va) construction). no work to the existing residential building under this permit.
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2018
Revision to permit no. 100770905to change of general contractor to prarie artisans inc and change of plumbing contractor to lakeshore plumbing
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2018Complete
Change of electrical contractor for original permit # 100770905
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2018Complete
Interior renovation of a single family home. renovations include a new master suite and bathroom, kitchen renovation and relocation of bathroom per plans. self cert
- Permit - elevator equipment Dec 2011
Install one 750lb.cap. vertical wheelchair lift on side entrance to home. puraunt to plans submitted.
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Oct 2011
Reinstatement of permit #100366032 to erect one 20' x 40' canopy for the university of chicago event on october 11,2011. install 10/10/11 and remove 10/12/11.
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Oct 2010
Reinstatement of permit #100313487 to erect one 20' x 40' canopy for the university of chicago event on october 5,2010. install 10/5/10 and remove10/6/10.
- Permit - new construction Oct 2009Complete
Permit expires on 12/08/2009 erection starts: 10/5/2009, erection ends: 10/7/2009. installation of one 20' x 40' canopy for event oct 6, 2009.
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Oct 2006
Re-instate permit #100121685 (20' x 40' tent) for event on october 13 & 14, 2006. -conditional permit, subject to field verification.
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Jul 2006
Re-instate permit # 100074267 (20' x 40' canopy) for event on july 1, 2006. -conditional permit, subject to field verification.
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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: University Of Chicago/Real Estate Operations, 1330 East 53rd Street (800 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
1,250 ft
Kozminski Elem Community Academy (1,250 ft), Murray Elem Language Academy (1,500 ft), Shoesmith Elem School (2,400 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.0 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
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- Finance and trading
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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.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- 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.
- 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.
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