5739 South Kimbark Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 5739 South Kimbark Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 15 permits, 3 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 5739 South Kimbark Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Permit – express permit program May 2025Complete
For permit 101050631: replacement electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2024Complete
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 65 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. specific location: upgrade electrical services from 200amp to 400amp.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2024Complete
Revision to permit #101050631 to eliminate automatic sprinkler system references. no existing or proposed sprinkler system in the building.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2024Active
Self certification for interior renovation on the first floor. a 3 story building. scope of work includes general construction, electrical and plumbing. no structural work to be performed. current use: r-5; proposed use: no change
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2023Complete
Replace panel and add sub panel and add grounding.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2023Complete
Emergency repair. fix short circuit and replace wiring.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2021
Roof recover only - no structural work
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2018Complete
New 45 sq.ft. stair enclosure addition to enclose existing exterior stairs to basement.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2018
Bathroom & laundry room alterations.drywall,replacement of plumbing fixtures,and relocate electrictal fixtures. electrical permit#100767567
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2018Complete
Bathroom remodel
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2016Complete
New electric in garage
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2015Complete
Repair and replace to existing masonry garage as 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 (750 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Historic listing nearby
400 ft
Robie, Frederick C., House. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
Ray Elem School (750 ft), Bret Harte Elem School (2,450 ft), Carnegie Elem School (2,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.1 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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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
- Logistics and rail
- Law and consulting
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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.
- 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 exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
- 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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