163 Southern Avenue Southeast, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 163 Southern Avenue Southeast have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 10 permits, 8 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 163 Southern Avenue Southeast at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Construction Mar 2026Permit issued
Rooftop solar installation 20 410w panels. roof repair or replacement as needed
- Supplemental Feb 2026Permit issued
Electrical trade permit
- Construction Dec 2025Permit issued
Install new retaining walls in rear yard and repair existing retaining wall.
- Construction Dec 2025Completed
Replace fence along side yard
- Construction Dec 2025Permit issued
Repair existing steps from rear alley to rear yard. install new parking pad by rear alley. install new retaining walls in rear yard and repair existing retaining wall. replace fence along side yard. repair existing concrete pad in rear and side yard.
- Supplemental Dec 2025Permit issued
- Construction Dec 2025Permit issued
To install 7.48kw dc on roof of the building
- Construction Nov 2024Completed
Modify 2 existing windows and window wells.
- Post card Nov 2024Expired
- Construction Jan 2023Expired
Remove existing roofing and install new roof tpo membrane. no access required to the neighboring property and no damage to the neighboring property.
DC Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.5 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: Motiva Enterprises, Llc, 4107 Alabama Av Se (1,050 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
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
650 ft
Rocketship PCS - Legacy Prep (650 ft), Bradbury Heights Elementary (3,800 ft), Malcolm X ES at Green (4,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.3 mi
Reagan National (DCA). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
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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