4442 Alabama Avenue Southeast, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 4442 Alabama Avenue Southeast have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 9 permits, 9 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 4442 Alabama Avenue Southeast at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Supplemental Jul 2025Permit issued
Plumbing trade permit
- Supplemental Jul 2025Permit issued
Mechanical trade permit
- Supplemental Oct 2024Permit issued
- Construction Oct 2024Permit issued
To install 7.29kw size of solar panels on roof ofbuilding.
- Supplemental Dec 2022Permit issued
Plumbing trade permit
- Supplemental Dec 2022Permit issued
- Supplemental Dec 2022Permit issued
- Construction Oct 2022Permit issued
Demo existing deck and building new sunroom in same location. connect new electric to existing electrical system. new mini split hvac.
- Construction Jul 2022Expired
The project consists of the construction of a 6' segmented retaining wall in the rear yard 0.5' from the alley and a 3.5' segmented retaining wall 28' from the alley to create a flat level space. additionally, the project includes replacement of an existing wooded fence that has collapsed to be place on top of the 6' retaining wall and extend round the perimeter of the rear yard. removal of existing steps down to the alley and replacement with bolder steppers to the southside of the yard.
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
Superfund site
2.7 mi
Washington Navy Yard (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Tondra Owens, 4501 Bowen Rd Se (1,050 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
High-voltage line
450 ft
230 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
1,300 ft
Malcolm X ES at Green (1,300 ft), Rocketship PCS - Legacy Prep (2,200 ft), KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS (2,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.7 mi
Reagan National (DCA). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
Sinkhole-prone ground
Limestone karst
The bedrock here (sand, Chesapeake Group; Calvert Formation) can dissolve and open sinkholes. Ask for a geotechnical report and check whether sinkhole coverage is in the insurance policy.
USGS Karst in the United States (OFR 2014-1156)
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.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- 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 exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
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