4521 Albemarle Street Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 4521 Albemarle Street Northwest 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 4521 Albemarle Street Northwest at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Construction May 2025Permit issued
Test
- Supplemental Apr 2025Permit issued
- Construction Mar 2025Permit issued
Build new screen porch to the rear of the house approx. 240 sf area
- Post card Sep 2024Permit issued
- Supplemental Jun 2024Expired
- Supplemental Apr 2024Permit issued
- Supplemental Apr 2024Completed
- Construction Apr 2024Permit issued
Renovating kitchen: removing existing non-load bearing walls in kitchen, new countertops, cabinets, appliances, framing new wall separating kitchen from living. replacing exterior french door to deck, widening door opening by 12 inches.
- Construction Apr 2024Completed
Repairing exisiting deck: replacing decking boards, railings, adding joists, adding staircase to backyard, keeping existing posts.
- Post card Mar 2024Expired
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
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
2,350 ft
Janney ES (2,350 ft), AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Spring Valley (2,400 ft), Jackson-Reed HS (3,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.2 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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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.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- 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.
Neighborhood recommendations are derived from public OpenStreetMap data and may be incomplete. Checking in person is still what matters most.