6634 South Evans Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 6634 South Evans Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 15 permits, 6 not closed, and 60 violations, 46 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 6634 South Evans 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
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 46 open violations.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2020
Permit to correct violation for 6' wrought iron fence around property (310' l ft)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2018Complete
Repair fire damaged 1st floor ceiling / 2nd floor flooring, and 1st floor walls. minor new walls at basement. replace damaged tub/ w.closet/lav /k.sinks. the current use (residential), a2, 2 story building, 2 units.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2018
Replace two (2) furnaces in two (2) dwelling unit bldg.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2018
Plumbing only no other work under this permit----replacement of plumbing fixtures and water heaters in 2 dwelling unit building kitchens and bathrooms.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2018Complete
Install new 200 amp single phase electrical service with two meters and public.. install (7) 15 amp 120v and (8) 20 amp 120v circuits.
- Permit - easy permit process May 2018
Drywall replacement & repair small holes in the roof damaged by fire- all work same as existing- electrical permit must be pulled separately
- Permit - easy permit process May 2016
Replace drywall. electrical permit #100650063 & 100650064. replace doors & capret. all work same as existing.
- Permit – express permit program May 2016Complete
6642 s evans rear 100 amp service upgrade install light fixtures and outlets thru-out
- Permit – express permit program May 2016Complete
200 amp service upgrade 6 meters 5 units 1 public install outlets and light fixtures thru-out all units add appliance circuits in kitchens
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2015Complete
Repair electrical code violations
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Nov 2011Complete
Wreck & remove two story frame building
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2010
Work to front & rear buuldings: install rails, joist hangers, pickets & downspout per building violations. replace side enter door- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections
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: First House Of Prayer, 800 East Marquette Rd. (650 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
4,950 ft
Ozinga Ready Mix Concrete Inc State St. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
Till Elem Math & Science Academy (750 ft), YCCS-Progressive Leadership Acad (2,300 ft), Park Manor Elem School (2,850 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.5 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%
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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.
- 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.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- 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 specifically where you'd park: is there paid city parking, who currently holds it, what the permit costs, and how long the waitlist is.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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