408 Chinese Elm Court, Austin
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Quick answers
- Does 408 Chinese Elm Court have open permits or code violations?
- City of Austin Development Services lists 24 permits, 4 not closed, and 0 violations.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Travis 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 408 Chinese Elm Court at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and inland flooding risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Electrical permit May 2021Final
Installation of residential solar pv system
- Plumbing permit Nov 2020Final
Replacement of an existing water heater
- Mechanical permit Jul 2020Final
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work
- Mechanical permit Nov 2017Final
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work
- Electrical permit Oct 2015Final
Install new solar power system to existing residence.
- Electrical permit Oct 2013Expired
Addition of patio and new patio cover over entirety.
- Building permit Sep 2013Expired
Addition of patio and new patio cover over entirety.
- Mechanical permit May 2008Final
New 1-story single-family residence attached garage covered porch. **vol build project**
- Driveway / sidewalks Apr 2008Final
Install res. driveway approach & sidewalk*8jc new 1-story single-family residence attached garage covered porch. **vol build project**
- Electrical permit Apr 2008Final
New 1-story single-family residence attached garage covered porch. **vol build project**
- Electrical permit Apr 2008Expired
Homebuilders loop for permit #2008-013926 only
- Plumbing permit Mar 2008Final
New 1-story single-family residence attached garage covered porch. **vol build project**
City of Austin Development Services
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, inland flooding, hail. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
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
Relatively Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
3,600 ft
AKINS EARLY COLLEGE H S (3,600 ft), PAREDES MIDDLE (3,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.4 mi
Austin-Bergstrom (AUS). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
Sinkhole-prone ground
Limestone karst
The bedrock here (limestone, Austin Chalk) 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
Travis 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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