5464 West Iowa Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 5464 West Iowa Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 7 permits, 4 not closed, and 8 violations, 8 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 5464 West Iowa Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Permit - easy permit process May 2023
Change of plumbing contractor permit #100970808 to baca plumbing corp.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2022Expired
Spr 2019 cbrc - interior alterations & replacement of interior finishes, new open wood front porch new mechanical, electrical & plumbing upgrades new 2 car frame garage as per plans**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2022Expired
Self-cert 2019 cbc: interior & exterior rehab. to existing 2 residential units, rear stair and landing replacement and repair/replace plumbing, electrical and hvac as necessary same as existing in existing 2 story concrete block-frame building with basement as per architect's plans.the scope of work includes: architecture, plumbing, hvac and electric.current use: 2 du¿sproposed use: 2 du¿s
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2022
Windows (replacement only): qty 10, doors (replacement only): qty 10
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2017Complete
Install 100 amp service and cold water ground.
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2017Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4024-05482 job # 93991481
- Permit - new construction Nov 2007Complete
Erect two story single family residence per plans
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Austin Carrier Ctr., 5352 West Chicago Ave. (1,100 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
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
750 ft
Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem (750 ft), Howe Elem School (1,550 ft), Hay Elem Community Academy (2,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.6 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%
- households that own their home
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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.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- Ask for the latest maintenance bill from a winter month, not a summer one: that's where the real cost of living there shows up.
- Ask specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
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