6500 South Maryland Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 6500 South Maryland Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 15 permits, 5 not closed, and 42 violations, 36 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 6500 South Maryland 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 36 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2024Complete
Revision to permit#101016803 change electrical contractor
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2024Complete
Revision to permit#101016802 change electrical contractor
- Permit - new construction Jul 2023Suspended
New 3-story, 3-unit residential masonry building, 3a construction, w/ open rear steel decks and egress stair, concrete patio, and 3-car concrete parking pad, per plan
- Permit - new construction Jun 2023Suspended
Spr 2019 cbc - new 3-story, 3-unit residential masonry building, 3a construction, w/ open rear steel decks and egress stair, concrete patio, and 3-car concrete parking pad, per plan**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Oct 2019Complete
Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry mixed use building
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2018
Revision to permit # 1007177287 to add plumbing contractor sciortino group inc
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2018
Revision to permit #100717187 change hvac contractor to chatham comfort controls
- Permit - new construction Oct 2017Complete
Self cert;interior rehabilitation of an existing three story masonry building. duplexing the 1st floor unit and basement. replacing existing 3 stry wood porch in the same orientation. existing electrical, plumbing and heating and cooling systems will be demolished and replaced.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2017
Install 12 condensers on roof, goodman 2 ton split systems,r410a.
- Permit – express permit program May 2013Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm #339-10640-01 resi apt 2a
- Permit – express permit program May 2013Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm # 339-10588-01 resi
- Permit – express permit program May 2013Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm # 339-10638-01 resi unit a
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: First House Of Prayer, 800 East Marquette Rd. (650 ft), open. 3 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
1,200 ft
Till Elem Math & Science Academy (1,200 ft), Wadsworth Elem School (1,900 ft), Univ of Chicago Chtr-Woodlawn (2,400 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
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
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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.
- 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.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- 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.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- 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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