511 Van Buren Street Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 511 Van Buren Street Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 11 permits, 5 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 511 Van Buren 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
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Supplemental May 2026Completed
- Construction Apr 2026Completed
New screened porch at rear of existing detached single family dwelling. new switch for exterior ceiling fan near existing door. no other interior work.
- Home occupation Apr 2026Permit issued
- Supplemental Aug 2025Permit issued
Electrical trade permit
- Construction Aug 2025Permit issued
Installation of solar panels on the roof top.
- Post card Jan 2025Completed
- Construction Aug 2024Permit issued
- Post card Aug 2023Expired
- Supplemental Aug 2023Completed
- Post card Aug 2023Completed
- Construction Aug 2023Completed
Install 4.05kw (10 panels) roof mounted solar pv system
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
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 6820 Ltd Partnership, 6820 Blair Rd Nw (1,400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
Nearest public schools
1,050 ft
Coolidge HS (1,050 ft), Ida B. Wells MS (1,350 ft), Whittier ES (1,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.2 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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- 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.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- 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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