30 Kempton Avenue, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 30 Kempton Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 13 permits, 3 not closed, and 3 violations, 2 open.
- 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 30 Kempton Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Otc alterations permit Jan 2025Complete
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2022Issued
Remove and replace ducting. no change to hvac.
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2018Issued
Kitchen remodel, same location, 4 led lights, new subpanel box
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2007Complete
Install 2 vinyl windows in kind into existing frames. no change in size or location. windows do face the street. if appicable, bedroom windows will comply with section 310.4 for rescue. all windows will be double pane and have a u-factor of.30.
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2006Complete
Remove and replace old cabinets, countertop. install new cabinets and counter top. new sink as well. (e) light fixtures to remain. no structural work.
- Otc alterations permit Aug 1999Complete
Install 2 vinyl windows in kind.
- Additions alterations or repairs Feb 1997Complete
Add rooms at ground floor
- Otc alterations permit May 1994Complete
Rear wall install vinyl siding icbo 3985
- Otc alterations permit Sep 1992Expired
Install 3 aluminum windows in existing frames
- Otc alterations permit May 1991Complete
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Mar 1989Complete
Install alum. windows
- Otc alterations permit Aug 1988Complete
Re - roofing
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: San Francisco Golf Course, 1300 Junipero Serra Blvd (1,150 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,300 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
1,700 ft
Ortega (Jose) Elementary (1,700 ft), Sheridan Elementary (2,750 ft), Woodrow Wilson Elementary (3,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.2 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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- $141,446
- median household income
- 19.6%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 38%
- households that own their home
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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 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 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.
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