786 Great Highway, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 786 Great Highway have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 49 permits, 13 not closed, and 55 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 786 Great Highway at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2024Complete
Facade dry-rot repair of siding/trim. replace with hardie siding as necessary to match 1 x 6 size.
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2023Issued
Leak repair to correct compliant#202312381
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2022Issued
Apt 2: remodel one kitchen & 2 bathrooms. in kind non structural.
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2021Complete
Replace 4 windows,like forlike. not visible from prow, u-factor 0.29. no rough openings changes, in-kind replacement.
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2021Complete
Replce 10 windows, retrofit vinyl, street facing.
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2020Complete
Replace of firerated drywall in half bathroom remodel due to water damage, seal the walls & ceiling, prime and paint. all replacement work in-knid
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2020Complete
Replace of firerated drywall in master bathroom due to water damage, seal the wall, ceiling. prime and paint. all replacement work in-kind. note: emergency repair. owners need this bathroom for shower
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2019Complete
Replace 100 sqft siding to rear wall, not visible from street
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2019Complete
Add sistered joists
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2019Complete
Apt 1: remodel bathroom (install tub, vanity, fixturs, tiles, fan led lights, gfci outlets), 6in led lights in the living room. provide min one vacancy sensor in bathroom.
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2019Complete
Unit 3. interior remodel of top floor unit. replace fixtures, finishes & doors at (e) master bath, kitchen & guest bath. convert (e) dining room & den into new bedrooms.
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2019Complete
Replace 3windows, like for like, not visible from public right of way. u-factor .30
San Francisco Department of Building Inspection
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: earthquake. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Nearest active fault
6.1 mi
Serra fault zone, slip rate unspecified. Ask about seismic retrofit and earthquake insurance.
USGS Quaternary Fault Database
Quakes M4.5+ since 1970
1 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
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
4,200 ft
Lafayette Elementary (4,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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.
- Semi-detached or row house: the shared wall matters. Listen from the room adjoining the neighbor's side and ask whether any structural work has been done there.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- 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.
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