2 6th Helena Drive, Los Angeles
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Quick answers
- Does 2 6th Helena Drive have open permits or code violations?
- Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety lists 7 permits, 6 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 3, low potential.
- What natural disasters is 2 6th Helena Drive at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated earthquake and inland flooding risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Bldg-alter/repair May 2026Permit finaled
Supplemental to permit 16010-20000-01930 to complete work done at 80%
- Bldg-alter/repair Aug 2023Issued
Supp. to permit 16010-20000-01930 to revise the basement floor plan
- Grading Jun 2022Issued
Sup. to include grading work for site prep and backfill for prop ret. wall under permit 22020-20000-00916 (no change in total earthwork quantity)
- Nonbldg-new Jun 2022Issued
New site retaining wall @ the side and front pl (max height: 3'-6")
- Swimming-pool/spa Jun 2021Issued
Suppl. permit to 20047-20000-01792 to capture the dwp clearance and revise the setbacks
- Swimming-pool/spa Dec 2020Issued
New 42'-10" x 12'-2" swimming pool and 10'-0" x 12'-2" spa within per standard plan #268 and engineer detail
- Grading Dec 2020Issued
Remove (e) pool shell and excavate for new pool and spa.
Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: earthquake, inland flooding. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Nearest active fault
4,750 ft
Santa Monica fault, slip rate between 1.0 and 5.0 mm/yr. Ask about seismic retrofit and earthquake insurance.
USGS Quaternary Fault Database
Quakes M4.5+ since 1970
54 within 30 mi
Every recorded earthquake of magnitude 4.5 or stronger within 30 miles.
USGS earthquake catalog
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Chevron #928, 12037 San Vicente Blvd (1,450 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
High-voltage line
900 ft
230 kV line run by LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER & POWER.
HIFLD transmission lines
Radon potential
Low
Geology here keeps indoor radon low on average.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
1,600 ft
Brentwood Science (1,600 ft), Paul Revere Charter Middle (5,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.6 mi
Los Angeles International (LAX). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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- $80,366
- median household income
- 16.7%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 37%
- households that own their home
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Disney · Netflix · Port of Los Angeles · SpaceX · UCLA Health
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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.
- 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 roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
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