6954 West Hobart Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 6954 West Hobart Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 6 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 6954 West Hobart Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated tornado and inland flooding risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2023Suspended
Replace exiting 100a 20 ckt panel with new 32 ckt panel, power to new hvac equipment.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2020Complete
Change of electrical contractor for original permit #1007982253.
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2020
Revision to permit # 100798253 to change gc to j and l builders, llc, vent/refrig. contractor to miron heating & cooling inc & change plumbing contractor to spirit plumbing,inc.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2019Complete
Revision to permit application number 100798253 issued 4-19-19, to construct a unenclosed exterior covered porch per plans. seeking a denial letter from the department of zoning to proceed with an application for an adminisrative adjustment to construct the porch addition in a front yard setback.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2019Complete
Self-cert: partial interior renovation and two story plus basement addition to an existing two story plus basement single family residence. construction class iv-a, residential use
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2019Complete
Rehab and addition
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2018
Garage
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2013Complete
Erect new 3 story single family residence over existing partial foundation and existing south wall. volume and square footage to be consistent with permit number 100421623. change plumbing contractor.
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2013Complete
Change of electrical contractorfor orginal permit # 100421623
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2013
Revision to permit # 100421623 issued 5/20/2013 to change the gc to martin downes, hvac to south chicago heating.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2013Complete
New rear addition to an existing single family residence with alteration as per plans.with new garage and deck.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2010
Hot water heater (replacement only): qty 1
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: tornado, inland flooding, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Toxic release facility
4,550 ft
Alert Spray Corp and 1 more within a mile. 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,550 ft
Norwood Park Elem School (1,550 ft), Taft High School (3,100 ft), Oriole Park Elem School (3,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.3 mi
Chicago O'Hare (ORD). 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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