5917 North Magnolia Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 5917 North Magnolia Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 11 permits, 9 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 5917 North Magnolia Avenue 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
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2026Complete
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: partial remodel of existing 2-story, type iiia masonry, 26' ht., 2-unit residence for new 2-story rear wood stair (occupancy group r-5; type iiia construction).
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2025Active
Scope: roof recover. area: 1800 sq. ft. roof covering: built-up roof. location: roof main. il roofing contractor license: 104015212.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2025Active
Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 170 sq. ft., lintel qty. 0, max. length 0. parapet rebuilding: 30 sq. ft. location: exterior masonry walls.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2024Suspended
The project is the renovation of an existing a1 single-family dwelling consisting of structural remediation and interior renovation to an existing bathroom, renovating a portion of an existing den into a laundry closet and storage closet, and adding lighting fixtures to existing rooms. the structure is to remain a single family home
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2024Complete
Sand and refinish existing wood floors to match the current color. wood floors are not original per the flooring contractor
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2024Suspended
Scope: nonstructural interior work to skim coat plaster and remove and replace trim.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, living room , dining room.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2019
Fences: 80ft in x 6ft 0in: qty 1
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2013
Spot tuckpoint north & west elevation, caulking, replace 6 single lintels, repair cracks, 400 sq. ft. total area of work. all work same as existing.
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2013
Downsize bathroom door & replace space with wood trim to match remaining trim on 1st floor per plans
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2012
Inlaid gutter replacement assess & replace rotted wood as needed. replacement will match existing wood. this wood is surface. non structural. total roof tear off.
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2011
Kitchen remodel, cabinets, new sink and faucets. elctrical permit # 100377982.
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
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Tubring, Sam, 5734 North Broadway Avenue (1,150 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,850 ft
Metalmasters. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
350 ft
Gauler, John, Houses. 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
Swift Elem Specialty School (750 ft), Senn High School (1,500 ft), Hayt Elem School (2,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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
What pays the bills
- Finance and trading
- Logistics and rail
- Law and consulting
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
Who anchors the economy
CME Group · Boeing suppliers · University of Chicago · Northwestern Medicine · United Airlines
The market is shaped around
- Young professionals
- Families buying space
- Two and three flat owners
More on North Magnolia Avenue
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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.
- 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.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
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