207 Chester Avenue, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 207 Chester Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 17 permits, 7 not closed, and 0 violations.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in San Francisco 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 207 Chester Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2023Issued
Removal on upper section of rear siding. no removal on bottom section. installation of james hardie lapsiding top and bottom. approximently there is 538 sq ft on the rear area with 63 linear ft.
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2022Issued
Replacing (4) windows, street visible. same size, location, operation, style and configuration. sdls. proposed: (n) alum wood clad <0.30 u-factor
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2021Complete
Open 2 doorways from hallway to living and closet @ 2nd floor
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2020Complete
Bath remodel like for like (2nd floor)
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2020Complete
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2018Complete
Reroofing.
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2017Complete
Replace 5 windows visible from the street no structural changes; max u-factor .32 visible fiberglass, not vinyl.
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2016Complete
Bring (e) bedroom up to code t-24 in garge. convert storage in basement to new bathroom, fan, lites, 20 amp circuit. shower, vanity, toilets, sink.
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2014Complete
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2014Complete
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2013Issued
Street space
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2009Expired
Kitchen remodel . electrical. plumbing, painting.
San Francisco Department of Building Inspection
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: earthquake. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: San Francisco Golf Course, 1300 Junipero Serra Blvd (700 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,650 ft
Habitat For Humanity De Long Street Properties Habitat For Humanity Parcel 8 and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
Nearest public schools
1,850 ft
Ortega (Jose) Elementary (1,850 ft), Sheridan Elementary (3,200 ft), Woodrow Wilson Elementary (3,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.3 mi
San Francisco International (SFO). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
Conforming loan limit 2026
$1,249,125
San Francisco 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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- 19.6%
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- 38%
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
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