206 Southwest Michigan Street, Seattle
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Quick answers
- Does 206 Southwest Michigan Street have open permits or code violations?
- Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections lists 6 permits, 2 not closed, and 0 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.
- What natural disasters is 206 Southwest Michigan Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Violation Jun 2026Completed
Demolition of a modular building subject to field inspection (stfi)
- New Oct 2025Issued
Construct new modular office building on new foundation along west property line occupy per plan.
- Demolition Dec 2021Completed
Demolition of concrete block warehouse (bldg. 13) subject to field inspection (stfi)
- New Nov 2018Expired
Install a modular office building at port of seattle terminal 115 occupy per plan.
- Demolition Apr 2015Completed
Demolish modular trailer building subject to field inspection
- Violation Jul 2014Completed
Alterations to stormwater drainage for existing cargo terminal 115 per plans
Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections
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
Superfund site
2.7 mi
Harbor Island (Lead) (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Douglas Management Dock, 7100 2nd Ave Sw (750 ft), open. 5 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,850 ft
Northwest Cooperage and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,300 ft
Hussmann Corp and 22 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
3,750 ft
Career Link (3,750 ft), Sanislo Elementary School (4,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.5 mi
Seattle-Tacoma (SEA). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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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- 46%
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