41 Karen Drive, Los Angeles
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Quick answers
- Does 41 Karen Drive have open permits or code violations?
- Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety lists 13 permits, 10 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 41 Karen 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
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Grading Jan 2026Issued
Partial backfill and remove (e) pool shell to replace with new pool and spa
- Swimming-pool/spa Jan 2026Issued
Demo (e) pool and remove (e) shell and replace with new pool and spa, per standard plan and eng details. no change to depth
- Bldg-alter/repair Mar 2025Permit finaled
No fee dept. error - supplemental permit to 20010 - 20000 - 01447 to correct structural inventory and plot plan
- Nonbldg-new Nov 2024Issued
New 12'-0" high. 153'-0" long retaining wall
- Swimming-pool/spa Nov 2024Issued
Remodel (e) pool. (e) shell to remain, revise pool shape to (38'-0"x16'-0") w/ (8'-0"x14'-0") spa w/pool cover.
- Grading Nov 2024Issued
Grading for new 12'-0" high retaining wall, 2-story single family dwelling,adu w/basement and garage, and grading for pool/spa
- Grading Nov 2024Issued
Grading for remodel/existing pool
- Nonbldg-new Nov 2024Issued
New shoring for basement/retaining wall.
- Bldg-addition Nov 2024Issued
Remove entire 1-story single family dwelling except for (9'-0" wall) and build new 2-story single family dwelling (3492 sqft) w/attached adu (992 sqft) per lamc 12.22 a.33(c)(e) and attached 2-car garage (413 sqft) w/habitable basement (2380 sqft) and rooftop deck above. w/nfpa 13d spinklers throughout
- Bldg-demolition Nov 2024Issued
Demolish existing detached garage. see comments.
- Grading Apr 2021Permit finaled
Grading permit for excavation and backfill of site retaining wall & basement retaining wall, site prep. including slope trimming per soil report approved by the ladb grading div. for the proposed single family dwelling with attached garage.
- Nonbldg-new Apr 2021Permit finaled
One (n) 10'-0" high, 85'-9" long retaining wall on piles, add (20) (n) piles along rear property line to stabalize the slope per grading division approved soil report.
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
2,150 ft
Nestle Avenue Charter (2,150 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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