7 Chapin Way, Los Angeles
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Quick answers
- Does 7 Chapin Way have open permits or code violations?
- Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety lists 2 permits, 1 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 7 Chapin Way at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Bldg-alter/repair Sep 2022Issued
Reroof with 4 sqrs comp shingle roofing over new solid sheathing.re-roof with class a or b material weighing less than 6 pounds per sq. ft. 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 149(b). replace drywall/plaster (patch and paint). non-structural repair only. re-stucco for residential buildings. area = 80 sqft. replace damaged wood framing (less than 10%). same size, spacing, type.
- Bldg-alter/repair May 2022Permit finaled
Door (1 ) change-out (same size & type) for residential buildings. dual glazing, labeled and certified by national fenestration rating council (nfrc), is required for doors and windows replaced in all residential buildings, three stories or less, per section 150.2(b) 1b of title 24.
Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
No single natural hazard ranks high for this area.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Nearest active fault
1.5 mi
Sierra Madre fault zone, 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
51 within 30 mi
Every recorded earthquake of magnitude 4.5 or stronger within 30 miles.
USGS earthquake catalog
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 Moderate
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
2,050 ft
Apperson Street Elementary (2,050 ft), Sunland Elementary (4,000 ft), Mt. Lukens Continuation (4,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
4.4 mi
Hollywood Burbank (BUR). 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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- $80,366
- median household income
- 16.7%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 37%
- households that own their home
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- Entertainment
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Disney · Netflix · Port of Los Angeles · SpaceX · UCLA Health
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- Multigenerational households
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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.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
- 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 sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- 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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