2950 Northampton Street Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 2950 Northampton Street Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 13 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 2950 Northampton Street Northwest 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.
- Post card Aug 2026Permit issued
- Supplemental Jul 2026Permit issued
- Supplemental Jul 2026Permit issued
- Supplemental Jul 2026Permit issued
Electrical trade permit
- Supplemental Jan 2026Permit issued
- Construction Jan 2026Permit issued
Installation of a pv roof mounted solar system with a capacity of 5.85 kw dc / 5.76 kw ac. the power generated by the pv system will be interconnected with the utility grid through the existing electrical service equipment, pepco. the system consists of 13 talesun bibro, model tm7g54m-450w, each with a capacity of 450 w (t+++)
- Supplemental Jun 2025Completed
- Supplemental Apr 2024Completed
- Supplemental Apr 2024Completed
- Supplemental Apr 2024Completed
Plumbing trade permit
- Supplemental Apr 2023Expired
- Construction Mar 2023Completed
The existing home is a two story & basement detached brick house. the proposed project is a 350 sf three-story addition and interior remodel. rear addition in basement houses new gym and bedroom. kitchen remodel and new powder room on first floor. new owner bedroom and owner bath on second floor addition. attic to extend in addition. electrical panel to be replaced with additional circuits for new addition. hvac system to remain with new supplies to serve addition. new plumbed appliances in kitchen, new powder room, & new washer/dryer location, & new owner bath.
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
2,100 ft
Lafayette ES (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.9 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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