486 Pope Street, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 486 Pope Street have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 14 permits, 7 not closed, and 1 violation.
- 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 486 Pope Street 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. No open violations.
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2024Complete
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
- Otc alterations permit May 2024Complete
Remove approx 250 sq ft (e) stucco from the rear lower wall to facilitate removal of damaged wood from dryrot. replace dryrot wood with new like for like. install new type d paper. install new stucco wire and restucco where removed to match (e) finish, as in item #1b of termite report #16229 5/13/24
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2021Complete
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2020Issued
Replacing 1 non st visible window with fibrex. in kind.
- Otc alterations permit May 2019Complete
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2012Issued
To replace shower pan on 2nd floor, plumbing job (drain & vent)
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2011Complete
Room addition with 2 bath on 1st floor per plan
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2009Issued
Sidewalk repair.
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2007Issued
Retrofit 9 window into (e) openings not visible from street. no structural changes, u factor .67 max.
- Otc alterations permit Jun 1995Expired
Repair existing tile steps,no structural alter)
- Otc alterations permit Aug 1992Expired
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Apr 1991Expired
Reroofing
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
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
850 ft
Panorama Elementary (850 ft), George Washington Elementary (1,650 ft), Guadalupe Elementary (1,950 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.1 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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