2209 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 2209 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 6 permits, 1 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 2209 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Supplemental Dec 2023Completed
- Supplemental Dec 2023Completed
- Supplemental Nov 2023Completed
- Supplemental Nov 2023Completed
- Construction Oct 2023Completed
Historic districts: interior build out of an existing embassy to create a single family dwelling. mechanical, plumbing and electrical upgrades. no structural modifications, interior work only.
- Supplemental Aug 2023Expired
DC Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low
No single natural hazard ranks high for this area.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
14 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Business Operations Inc., 2122 Massachusetts Av Nw (550 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Historic listing nearby
300 ft
Hughes, Charles Evans, House and 1 more listings close by. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
High-voltage line
600 ft
138 kV line run by POTOMAC ELECTRIC POWER CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
1,850 ft
John Francis Education Campus (1,850 ft), Ross ES (2,750 ft), Thaddeus Stevens Early Learning Center (3,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
4.2 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.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- 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.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- 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 exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- 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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