3212 West Government Way, Seattle
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Quick answers
- Does 3212 West Government Way have open permits or code violations?
- Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections lists 8 permits, all closed, and 19 violations, 3 open.
- 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 3212 West Government Way at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. 3 open violations.
- New Dec 2014Completed
Construct south "single family residence" this permit per plans. (construct duplex and single family residence. reviews and processing for 2 a/ps under 6409317.)
- Demolition Dec 2014Completed
Demo existing single family residence (stfi) per plan.
- New Dec 2014Completed
Construct "north duplex" this permit per plans. (construct duplex and single family residence. reviews and processing for 2 a/ps under 6409317.)
- Addition/alteration Sep 2014Completed
Replace windows in existing multi family building per site plan subject to field inspection (stfi)
- Addition/alteration Apr 2014Completed
Construck alterations to existing mixed used bldg at the parking garage south exit enclosure per plan.
- Addition/alteration Mar 2010Completed
Initial tenant improvement for medical office use and establish use for and occupy with interior non-structural alteration and occupy per plans.
- Addition/alteration Oct 2009Completed
Tenant improvements to establish medical service use on 1st floor of existing mixed use building and occupy per plan.
- New Jul 2006Completed
Construct 4-sty mixed occupancy structure/ 30-unit condos/ structural & architectural completion/ occupy per plan/ phase ii of ii
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
Toxic release facility
3,200 ft
Marco Seattle Shipyard and 4 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
2,350 ft
Lawton Elementary School (2,350 ft), Adams Elementary School (5,150 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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