240 Reading Avenue, Los Angeles
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Quick answers
- Does 240 Reading Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety lists 6 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 3, low potential.
- What natural disasters is 240 Reading Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Bldg-alter/repair Apr 2023Permit finaled
Add sill plate anchor bolts and plywood to cripple walls (if existing) per la city standard plan #1; no foundation replacement (earthquake hazard reduction per chapter 92 of the los angeles building code). (houses, residential buildings up to 3 stories and up to 4 units).
- Bldg-addition Mar 2023Cofo issued
Addition to rear of existing 1-story single family dwelling. all work per engineer"comply with department order effective date 07/06/2022. permit will expire 30 days from issuance date"
- Bldg-addition Dec 2022Cofo issued
Eplan: convert existing detached garage (360sf) into adu with 720 sf addition that includesnew attached storage/laundry per lamc 12.22 a.33 (c)-(d)"comply with department order effective date07/06/2022. permit will expire 30 days from issuance date"
- Bldg-addition Jan 2021Cofo issued
Remodel of (e) sfd and 465 sf addition
- Bldg-alter/repair Nov 2020Permit closed
New stucco w/wire lath over (e) siding to remain. area = 960 sqft.
- Bldg-alter/repair Jul 2020Permit closed
Replace drywall/plaster (patch and paint). non-structural repair only. replace damaged wood framing (less than 10%). same size, spacing, type.
Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: earthquake. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Budget Rent-A-Truck, 5560 Manchester Ave (1,050 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
1,650 ft
Ttm Printed Circuit Group Inc Los Angeles Div and 6 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
800 ft
138 kV line run by SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON.
HIFLD transmission lines
Radon potential
Low
Geology here keeps indoor radon low on average.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
2,800 ft
Open Charter Magnet (2,800 ft), Westport Heights Elementary (3,050 ft), Oak Street (5,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
2.0 mi
Los Angeles International (LAX). Homes this close can sit inside the 65 dB DNL noise contour. Visit at peak hours and check the airport's noise map.
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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- 16.7%
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- 37%
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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- 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.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
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- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- 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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