9839 51st Avenue Southwest, Seattle
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Quick answers
- Is 9839 51st Avenue Southwest in a flood zone?
- Yes. FEMA maps it in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area with a base flood elevation of 14 ft. Federally backed lenders require flood insurance.
- Does 9839 51st Avenue Southwest have open permits or code violations?
- Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections lists 2 permits, 2 not closed, and 4 violations, 1 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 9839 51st Avenue Southwest at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Addition/alteration Jun 2025Issued
Lift single-family residence construct additions and substantial alterations to same per plan.
- Addition/alteration Dec 2015Expired
Repair/replace bulkhead with new rockery accessory to single family residence per plan
Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
No single natural hazard ranks high for this area.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
FEMA flood zone
Zone AE
Special Flood Hazard Area: a 1% or higher chance of flooding each year. Base flood elevation 14 ft. Lenders backed by federal programs require flood insurance here. Ask for the elevation certificate and an insurance quote before you commit.
FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (FIRM)
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
4,450 ft
Summit Public School: Atlas (4,450 ft), Arbor Heights Elementary School (4,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.0 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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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
What pays the bills
- Cloud and software
- Aerospace
- Retail headquarters
- Healthcare
- Maritime
Who anchors the economy
Amazon · Microsoft · Boeing · Starbucks · University of Washington
The market is shaped around
- Engineers and product staff
- Dual-income couples
- Owners in low-rise neighborhoods
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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 to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- 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.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
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