55 Charmel Lane, Los Angeles
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Quick answers
- Does 55 Charmel Lane have open permits or code violations?
- Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety lists 11 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 3, low potential.
- What natural disasters is 55 Charmel Lane at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated earthquake and wildfire risk.
Permits and code violations
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Nonbldg-alter/repair Oct 2023Issued
Supplemental ref to pcis # 19020-30001-00973, to change location of portion of retaining wall for planter to the same location as originally approved
- Nonbldg-addition May 2022Issued
Supplemental ref to pcis # 19020-30000-00973, for revision to (2) new retaining walls
- Grading May 2022Issued
Grading revision to accomodate design changes
- Swimming-pool/spa May 2022Issued
New pool on piles
- Grading Mar 2021Permit finaled
Backfill for (e) pool, shell to be removed, and excavation for (n) pool (20047-20000-00736/00737)
- Swimming-pool/spa Mar 2021Cofo issued
(n) 8' x 8' spa per la std plan #268 and detail #552, 672
- Swimming-pool/spa Mar 2021Cofo issued
(n) 33' x 12' pool per la std plan #268 and detail #552, 672
- Bldg-new Oct 2020Issued
(n) 1-story sfr with attached garage
- Nonbldg-new Oct 2020Issued
2-new reaining walls att the back of the property with attached deck for mechanical equipment
- Grading Oct 2020Issued
Grading for new sfd and retaining walls
- Bldg-demolition Oct 2020Issued
Handwreck demolition of (e) 1-story sfd with attached garage. fence and sewer cap required.
Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: earthquake, wildfire, inland flooding. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Radon potential
Low
Geology here keeps indoor radon low on average.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Wildfire risk
Very 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
4,550 ft
Marquez Charter (4,550 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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- median household income
- 16.7%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 37%
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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.
- 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 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.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
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