170 Wells Drive, Los Angeles
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Quick answers
- Does 170 Wells Drive have open permits or code violations?
- Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety lists 8 permits, 3 not closed, and 0 violations.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Los Angeles County?
- $1,249,125 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 170 Wells Drive at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated earthquake and wildfire risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Bldg-alter/repair Sep 2026Issued
Permit to pay linkage fees for permit 23010-20000-04267
- Bldg-alter/repair Oct 2025Permit finaled
*no fee department error*supplemental permit to 23010-20000-04267 to revise the length of the building in the work description and the inventory to 92.93'
- Swimming-pool/spa Oct 2024Cofo issued
New 20' x 47' pool with 9'x 10' spa per standard plan 268 and engineering details
- Grading Oct 2024Permit finaled
Grading excavation for new pool and spa
- Grading May 2024Permit finaled
Grading to remove & recompact for sfd/ gar/ accessory dwelling unit
- Bldg-new May 2024Cofo issued
Construct new irregular shaped one story 92' 9 1/2" x 159' 3 1/4" single family dwelling with attached three car garage in front side, and two attached trellises in the rear. attached adu 38' 11" x 27' 4" per lamc 12.22 a.33(c) and (e). nfpa 13d sprinkler is required thru-out. all work done per engineer.
- Bldg-demolition Jan 2024Permit finaled
Demolish guesthouse & sfd
- Grading Jan 2024Permit finaled
Grading to remove swimming pool/ spa
Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: earthquake, wildfire. 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 High
Some insurers limit new policies in high wildfire areas. Get a home insurance quote before you commit.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,400 ft
Wilbur Charter for Enriched Academics (1,400 ft), Gaspar De Portola Charter Middle (2,500 ft), Virtual Academy of Business & Entrepreneurship (2,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Conforming loan limit 2026
$1,249,125
Los Angeles 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.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
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