7821 South Hermitage Avenue, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 7821 South Hermitage Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 13 permits, 7 not closed, and 28 violations, 21 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 7821 South Hermitage 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 21 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2022Complete
Installing eight 20 circuits
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2022Complete
Installing 100 amp service
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2021Complete
This site has partial piping in place, im going to bring it up to code and complete the conduit runs to code, install new box, smokes and carbons detectors, removed all incorrect boxes and istall 1900 type, pull out old wire and request a rough inspection,
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2021Expired
Spr 2019 cbcremove & replace rear porch as per plans
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2021
Replacement of plumbing stack and water line repairs as needed...no water heater replacement on this permit
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2021Complete
Upgrading the service
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2021Complete
New service, rewiring, replace conduis, boxes and restore power to garage
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2021
Solar panel permit. erect a photovoltaic solar array on the roof.
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2021
Sfr; repair/replace plumbing fixutres and piping as needed; repair/replace drywall and damaged floor joists, basement to remain open (plans and full permit req'd to add rooms or bathrooms in basement) separate electrical permit req'd
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2020
Replace tile/wood flooring, replace drywall at ceilings and walls, replace trim, repair concrete and wooden stairs
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2015Complete
Replace two gfi outlet install light fixture going down to basement
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2014
Repair/replace drywall throughout. new floors. cabinets & painting.
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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Aldi, Inc., 7627 Ashland Avenue (1,600 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
2,050 ft
Chicago Fire Brick Co and 2 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
950 ft
Joplin Elem School (950 ft), CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus (1,350 ft), Barton Elem School (1,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.0 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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