142 Chesapeake Street Southwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 142 Chesapeake Street Southwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 9 permits, 7 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 142 Chesapeake Street Southwest at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Supplemental Jan 2025Completed
- Construction Jan 2025Completed
Install 15 roof mounted solar panels
- Supplemental Jul 2024Expired
Electrical trade permit
- Construction Jul 2024Expired
The project scope includes the installation of a 7.38kw dc rated grid-tied photovoltaic system. the installation consists of a railed, roof mounted solar array, inverters and related electrical metering and safty equipment will be installed as required by applicable codes and the local utility company. during daylight hours, this pv system (solar electric) will provide electricity in parallel with the local utility service provider.
- Supplemental Feb 2024Permit issued
- Supplemental Feb 2024Permit issued
- Post card Dec 2023Permit issued
- Construction Dec 2023Permit issued
Architectural: dividing an existing bedroom into two small sized bedrooms on second floorelectrical: providing and replacing of electrical fixtures and power outlets/receptaclesstructure, mechanical & plumbing: no change
- Post card Mar 2023Expired
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
Leaking fuel tanks
13 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Delwin Realty, 4219 1st St Se (1,050 ft), open. 4 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
800 ft
Patterson ES (800 ft), Leckie Education Campus (900 ft), Ingenuity Prep PCS (2,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
2.2 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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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.
- 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.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- 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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