2500 Montavista Place West, Seattle
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Quick answers
- Does 2500 Montavista Place West 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.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 3, low potential.
- What natural disasters is 2500 Montavista Place West 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.
- Addition/alteration Aug 2021Completed
Construct addition to existing single-family residence per plan.
- Addition/alteration Mar 2020Expired
Construct alterations to an existing single-family residence per plans
- Addition/alteration Mar 2016Expired
Construct an accessory dwelling unit in an existing single family residence per plans.
- Addition/alteration Oct 2015Completed
Closed as incomplete - expired permit. interior alterations for basement of existing single family residence subject to field inspection (stfi).
- New Jun 2012Completed
Remove exising single family residence to existing foundation establish use as single family residence and construct new one family dwelling on existing foundation per plans
- Addition/alteration Dec 2011Completed
Alterations to basement of existing single family residence per floor plan subject to field inspection.
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
Nearest active fault
3.1 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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Magnolia Village, 3320 W Mcgraw St (1,150 ft), open. 2 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,150 ft
Catharine Blaine K-8 School (1,150 ft), Magnolia Elementary School (2,950 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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- 20.9%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 46%
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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- 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.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- 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.
- 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 the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- 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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