6736 South Paxton Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 6736 South Paxton Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 14 permits, 9 not closed, and 9 violations, 2 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 6736 South Paxton Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Permit - easy permit process Dec 2022
Solar panel permit. erect a photovoltaic array on the roof of the house and garage
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2022Expired
Masonry repairs and replacement of window lintels in a r-5 building
- Permit - easy permit process May 2022
Garage
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2022
Patch/repair and replace existing drywall. install new floors and cabinets, new finishes. electrical work done on separate permit.
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2020
Erect frame two car garage at alley drive 20'x 22'x 14'
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2020Complete
Change of contractor 100857554 work the same
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Jan 2020
Reinstating permit no. 100526400 & 100575160; same ownership and contractors ***final reinstatement*** must request inspections w/in 6 months
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2015Complete
Remove existing enclosed back porch, new windows, doors, masonry,new exterior wood stairs, landing, changes to ductwork, electrical**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2015
Revision to permit # 100526400 to change the plumber of record to jw plumbing & mechanical.
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2014
Revision to permit 100526400 to change plumbing contractor to a better plumbing service (robert a. smith)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2014Complete
Interior alterations to existing single family residence. structural modifications, new basement floor slab, new rear exit stairs. new warm air heating and air-conditioning system, new water service, additional plumbing, new electric service, additional wiring and lighting.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2014Complete
Upgrade service,change outlets and switches,upgrade lighting,remove long lenghts of bx,install gfci outlets
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Atlantic Richfield Bp, 6701 South Jeffrey (1,300 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
450 ft
Shoreline Apartments. 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
1,350 ft
OKeeffe Elem School (1,350 ft), Parkside Elem Community Academy (3,300 ft), Bouchet Elem Math & Science Acad (4,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.4 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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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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