5708 South Kenwood Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 5708 South Kenwood Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 14 permits, 8 not closed, and 14 violations, 13 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 5708 South Kenwood Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 13 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2024Complete
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 400 sq. ft., lintel qty. 5, max. length 3. location: front courtyard and front-east face brick.
- Permit - signs Oct 2019
Permanent, non-illuminated awning with 28 sq/ft of text
- Permit - signs Oct 2019
Permanent, non-illuminated awning with 28 sq/ft of text
- Permit - signs Oct 2019
Permanent, non-illuminated awning with 28 sq/ft of text
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2013Complete
Replace three open wood rear porches and stairs
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2012Complete
Remove two windows and replace with two doors to an existing restaurant as per plan********this is a self certified correction*********
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2011
Replace 5 steel lintels, rebuild parpaet wall and replace bricks. all work same as existing
- Permit - signs Aug 2011
Installation of (1) non illuminated projecting sign to be mounted to the north building elevation
- Permit - signs Aug 2011
Installation of (1) set of externally illuminated flat cut out letters to be mounted to the north building elevation and to have two external flood lights to be mounted above the letters
- Permit - signs Aug 2011
Installation of (1) set of flat cut out letters to be mounted to the north building elevation with two exterior flood lights to illuminate the letters
- Permit - signs Aug 2011
Installation of (1) non illuminated projecting sign to be mounted to the north building elevation
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2011Complete
Replace existing 3 story open wood rear porch per architectural plans.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low
Highest for this area: cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Bbs Associates, Inc., 505 East 57th Street (900 ft), open. 1 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
500 ft
Ray Elem School (500 ft), Bret Harte Elem School (2,050 ft), Murray Elem Language Academy (2,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.2 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.
- $71,673
- median household income
- 18.9%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 45%
- households that own their home
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CME Group · Boeing suppliers · University of Chicago · Northwestern Medicine · United Airlines
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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.
- 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.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
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