7 8th Helena Drive, Los Angeles
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Quick answers
- Does 7 8th Helena Drive have open permits or code violations?
- Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety lists 10 permits, 7 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 7 8th 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Swimming-pool/spa Jun 2026Issued
Add spa within the (e) pool shell & new auto pool cover. remodel (e) pool, all work within (e) pool shell.
- Bldg-alter/repair Jun 2026Issued
Re-stucco for residential buildings.
- Bldg-alter/repair Apr 2026Issued
Eplan. supplemental to permit#25016-10000-33214 for "addition to expand area of kitchen under existing overhang, 2nd floor area increase to laundry and bathroom "
- Bldg-alter/repair Mar 2026Issued
Re-roof with class a or b roof covering material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. over existing solid sheathing 40 squares. class a roof covering is required within very high fire hazard severity zone (vhfhsz). for residential roof replacement > 50% of the total roof area, apply cool roof product labeled and certified by cool roof rating council (crrc). cool roof may be required for non-residential buildings per title 24, part 6, section 141.0(b)2b.
- Bldg-alter/repair Dec 2025Issued
Eplan interior remodel to (e) sfd. install new windows, doors, kitchen and bathroom replacements. reconfigure primary bathroom and laundry. create new powder room.
- Swimming-pool/spa Nov 2024Permit finaled
Supplemental permit to 24047-20000-00362 to extend deck (from 5' to 7')
- Swimming-pool/spa Sep 2024Permit finaled
Supplemental permit to 24047-20000-00362 to relocate spa, revise engineering for pool cover and include cantilevered deck detail
- Grading Jul 2024Permit finaled
Grading excavation for new pool
- Swimming-pool/spa Jul 2024Cofo issued
New 15' x 34'-6" pool on piles with 6' x 9' spa inside; all work per engineering
- Bldg-alter/repair Apr 2024Issued
New cantilever roof at front entry to existing 2-story s.f.d.
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
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: La City Fire Station #19, 12229 Sunset Blvd (1,400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
High-voltage line
750 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
1,850 ft
Brentwood Science (1,850 ft), Paul Revere Charter Middle (4,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.7 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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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.
- 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.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- 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.
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