1224 Congress Street Southeast, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 1224 Congress Street Southeast have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 4 permits, 4 not closed, and 0 violations.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in District of Columbia?
- $1,249,125 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 1224 Congress Street Southeast at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Construction Oct 2022Permit issued
Residenial grid roof mounted interactive solar installation system ac size @ stc: 6.640 kw system dc size @stc: 8.690 kw (22) trina tsm-395de15h(ii) solar modules (5) aps qs1 + (1) ds3-s aps micro inverters
- Supplemental Oct 2022Permit issued
- Construction Apr 2022Permit issued
Residential grid roof mounted interactive solar installation seraphim seg365-bmb-hv solar modules (42) x365w = 15.330 kwdc @ stc (10) aps qs1 (240v), (1) aps yc600 (240v) micro inverters
- Supplemental Apr 2022Permit issued
DC Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.3 mi
Washington Navy Yard (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Park Vista Llc, 3520 13th St Se (650 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,500 ft
Former Jet Cleaners. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Radon potential
Moderate
Average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L. EPA still suggests testing ground-floor and basement units.
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
1,250 ft
Eagle Academy PCS - Congress Heights (1,250 ft), Bard HS Early College DC (Bard DC) (1,400 ft), KIPP DC - Honor Academy PCS (1,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
2.7 mi
Reagan National (DCA). Homes this close can sit inside the 65 dB DNL noise contour. Visit at peak hours and check the airport's noise map.
FAA large-hub airports
Conforming loan limit 2026
$1,249,125
District of Columbia. 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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Congress Street Southeast places the address in Washington’s Southeast quadrant. The block is residential, centered on semi-detached homes rather than a named institution or commercial landmark.
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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.
- Semi-detached or row house: the shared wall matters. Listen from the room adjoining the neighbor's side and ask whether any structural work has been done there.
- 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.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
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