5337 South Merrimac Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 5337 South Merrimac Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 7 permits, 3 not closed, and 8 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 5337 South Merrimac Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated tornado and inland flooding risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2022Expired
Spr 2019 crbc: interior remodeling to an existing 3 story building w/ existing front porch including electrical, plumbing and mechanical work and 1st floor deconvert from 3 d.u. to 2 d.u., all work to be done per plans.(construction type iv, occupancy r-5) **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2020
Replace doors,flooring,tile,drywall on ceiling and walls,skim coat,paint,trim.restore bldg to orginal state to legalize attic and 1st floor.deconvert basement back to original site(remove kitchen cabinets,sink,stove & refrigeration,cap all piping inside walls of basement.per all violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2019Cancelled
Int. alt. to do plumbing work to a single family residence per homeowners plans
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2016Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4017-76586
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2007Complete
Attach 3'11"x 9' wood balcony off rear master bedroom. conditional permit subject to field inspection.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition May 2006Complete
Wreck and remove a 1 1/2 story story frame building and garage.
- Permit - new construction May 2006Complete
New split level single family residence per plans, 2 car 24'x20' detached garage alley access (fast track subject to field verification conditional permit pending wrecking permit being issued in 30 days of this permit issuance)
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: tornado, inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Pat'S Gas Stop, 6287 South Archer Ave. (600 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,400 ft
Ingredion Incorporated Argo Plant and 18 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
1,900 ft
Kennedy High School (1,900 ft), Kinzie Elem School (2,000 ft), Byrne Elem School (3,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
1.4 mi
Chicago Midway (MDW). Homes this close can sit inside the 65 dB DNL noise contour. Visit at peak hours and check the airport's noise map.
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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