8809 South Wood Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 8809 South Wood Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 12 permits, 4 not closed, and 18 violations, 18 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 8809 South Wood Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 18 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2024Complete
New meter, riser,100-amp main panel, and service conduit
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2023Complete
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 3 kw. array output: 3.555 kw. location: roof top. icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-1231.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2015Complete
Small project. interior alterations to existing one and half story masonry sfr as per plans. replace rear frame stairs with sae.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2014
Build and erect 1 detached frame 20'x 20'x 15' garage with 1 service door, 16'x 7' overhead door and 1 window.
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2014Complete
New 20x20 wood frame garage
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2013Complete
Revision to permit number 100479770, to change contractor to parkview electric
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2013Complete
Interior alterations to 2 du deconverted to sfr with second story addition, as per plans.
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2010Complete
Installation of wireless burglar alarm system
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2010Complete
Install a 100 amp service with a 30 circuit panel and one meter. connect to existing load.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2006
Repair and replace 5/8" drywall doors, windows, shingles and defective electrical and plumbing fixtures, all work same as existing, same size and location.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2006
Remove\replace 1 furnace to existing duct work system. all work same as existing.
- Permit - easy permit process Aug 2006
Repair/replace drywall (1/2")(5/8") thru out (same size & location) & electrical work
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low
Highest for this area: cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Arch Diocese Of Chicago, 8727 South Paulina (750 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
1,900 ft
Foster Park Elem School (1,900 ft), LEARN Chtr - Hunter Perkins Camp (3,550 ft), Fort Dearborn Elem School (3,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.7 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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- 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.
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