7749 South Ridgeland Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 7749 South Ridgeland Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 6 not closed, and 33 violations, 11 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 7749 South Ridgeland 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. 11 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2023Expired
Spr 2019 cbcnew partial addition to an existing 1 1/2 story sfd,full rehab all new drywall interior alterations and replacement ofinterior finishes,new rear 1 story open wood deckupgrades to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems per plans
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2022Complete
Service upgrade
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2021
Install new steel beam, columns, and concrete footings in basement. electrical work performed under permit #100927165 and 100927542
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2021Complete
Remove bx from basement and repipe. install four way switch system in hall
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2021Complete
200 amp service, change three panels
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2021
Patching and painting interior walls,repairing hardwood floors,new ceramic tile,new plumbing fixtures in two bathrooms and associated piping,new cabinets and appliances in two kitchens,(electrical must be done on line)remove paneling in the stairway,cleaning basement and removal of bathroom to create unfinished basement,new siding at exterior,window repair,minor roof repair,replacing existing furnaces and minor repairs to existing 2 car garage,new door,new entry door,new siding.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2019
Remove and replace 125 sheets of drywall/, install 2 exterior doors, 8 interior doors, install 15 windows , install tile in ktichen, bathroom, sand hardwood floors (separate electrical permit)
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2019
Removeand replace furnace
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2015
Tear off and replace roof
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2009Complete
Low voltage alarm
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Smedberg Machine Corp., 7934 South Chicago Ave. (1,350 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
1,750 ft
Sundstrom Pressed Steel Co and 3 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
Nearest public schools
2,150 ft
South Shore Intl Col Prep HS (2,150 ft), Art in Motion Charter School (2,300 ft), Mann Elem School (2,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.1 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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- 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.
- Schedule a viewing on a weekday too, between 6:00 and 7:30 PM, the window when the building is busiest: neighbors, parking, elevator.
- Knock on a neighboring door and ask two things: what bothers them most often, and what work is planned for the building.
- 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.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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