2042 Northwest 61st Street, Seattle
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Quick answers
- Does 2042 Northwest 61st Street have open permits or code violations?
- Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections lists 10 permits, 1 not closed, and 6 violations.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in King County?
- $1,063,750 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 3, low potential.
- What natural disasters is 2042 Northwest 61st Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- New May 2023Expired
Establish use as townhouse and construct new two-family dwelling per plan.
- New Feb 2018Completed
Establish use as rowhouses and construct townhouse building per plans.
- Demolition Feb 2018Completed
Demolish existing single family residence subject to field inspection (stfi).
- New Feb 2018Completed
Establish use as and construct a single-family residence per plans.
- Addition/alteration Sep 2016Completed
Construct interior alterations to an existing single family residence subject to field inspection (stfi)
- Demolition Feb 2016Completed
Demolish existing detached garage structure per plot plan subject to field inspection
- New Feb 2016Completed
Establish use as townhouse and construct new duplex per plan.
- New Jul 2007Completed
Establish use as single family residence and construct (2) new one family dwellings with attached garages as per plans. (reviews and processing 2 ap#'s under 6115262)
- New Jul 2007Completed
Construct associate north single family residence w/ attached garage (reviews and processing 2 ap#'s under 6115262)
- Violation Jul 2007Completed
Demolish existing single family residence subject to field inspection.
Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections
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
Nearest active fault
5.5 mi
Seattle fault zone, slip rate between 0.2 and 1.0 mm/yr. Ask about seismic retrofit and earthquake insurance.
USGS Quaternary Fault Database
Quakes M4.5+ since 1970
6 within 30 mi
Every recorded earthquake of magnitude 4.5 or stronger within 30 miles.
USGS earthquake catalog
Leaking fuel tanks
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 7-Eleven 16365, 6111 24th Ave Nw (950 ft), open. 4 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Radon potential
Low
Geology here keeps indoor radon low on average.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
1,500 ft
Salmon Bay K-8 School (1,500 ft), Adams Elementary School (1,900 ft), Ballard High School (2,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Conforming loan limit 2026
$1,063,750
King 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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Who lives and works in Seattle
Cloud, aerospace and one of the highest engineering wage bases in the country
Seattle is a two-industry city that pays well. Cloud and aerospace set salaries, the downtown core is dense with towers, and the residential neighborhoods around it stay low rise and green.
- $116,068
- median household income
- 20.9%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 46%
- households that own their home
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- Cloud and software
- Aerospace
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- Maritime
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Amazon · Microsoft · Boeing · Starbucks · University of Washington
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- Engineers and product staff
- Dual-income couples
- Owners in low-rise neighborhoods
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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.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- 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.
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