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1700 Portal Drive Northwest, Washington

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Does 1700 Portal Drive Northwest have open permits or code violations?
DC Department of Buildings lists 11 permits, 11 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
What natural disasters is 1700 Portal Drive Northwest at risk for?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.

Permits and code violations

11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.

  1. Supplemental May 2026Permit issued
  2. Supplemental Nov 2023Permit issued

    Electrical trade permit

  3. Supplemental Nov 2023Expired
  4. Supplemental Aug 2023Permit issued

    Electrical trade permit

  5. Supplemental Aug 2023Permit issued
  6. Construction Jun 2023Permit issued
  7. Construction May 2023Permit issued

    Commission of fine arts jurisdiction area rewiring house, new insulation in cellar, attic and 2nd floor ceiling, new 5/8 1 hour fire rated assembly ceiling at garage; new air sealing barrier system to seal existing building perimeter, upgrade mechanical

  8. Construction May 2023Permit issued

    Removal of existing siding to install exterior insulation and to change the type of siding due to cupping of the existing; repair window and door in south fa?ade of existing addition; new treads and risers on rear concrete steps

  9. Construction May 2023Expired

    Commission of fine arts jurisdiction area interior demolition

  10. Construction Dec 2022Permit issued

    Commission of fine arts jurisdiction area the scope of work includes installation of moisture barrier and insulation in existing crawlspaces and add insulation to existing rigid ductwork in crawl space and provide permanent insulated hatch with access to existing crawlspaces.

  11. Construction Jul 2022Expired

    Commission of fine arts jurisdiction area install 7 ft height wood fence per plan entirely on private 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

Radon potential

High

Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.

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

2,250 ft

Shepherd ES (2,250 ft), Rock Creek Forest Elementary (3,350 ft), Rosemary Hills Elementary (4,900 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.

U.S. Department of Education, NCES

Major airport

9.4 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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  • 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.
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