5206 Colorado Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 5206 Colorado Avenue Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 14 permits, 11 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 5206 Colorado Avenue Northwest at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Home occupation May 2026Permit issued
- Supplemental Feb 2026Permit issued
Electrical trade permit
- Construction Feb 2026Permit issued
Installation of solar panels on the rooftop
- Supplemental Sep 2025Permit issued
Plumbing trade permit
- Construction Nov 2023Expired
Non-load bearing walls will be removed. bathroom fixtures will be removed. stairs will be removed. one bedroom wall will be partially removed to increase access to closets. one wall between two bathrooms will be removed to combine the bathrooms into one larger bathroom. part of a hallway wall will be removed to create space for a laundry room on the 2nd floor.
- Supplemental Nov 2023Permit issued
Plumbing trade permit
- Supplemental Nov 2023Permit issued
- Supplemental Nov 2023Permit issued
- Construction Oct 2023Permit issued
Three full bathrooms will be updated including replacement of pipes. one new bathroom will be created in an existing space. laundry machines will be moved from basement to second floor. one half bath (powder room) on first floor will be relocated to a location still on the first floor. a shower and sink will be added to the one half bathroom in the basement. stairs to the basement will be relocated.
- Supplemental Jun 2023Permit issued
- Construction May 2022Expired
Revision to existing building permit b2110248. existing singly family dwelling to be renovated and repaired as per plans. relocate existing stairs in the basement as per plans. enclose the existing staircase as per plans. upgrade existing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing as per new wall locations as per plans.
- Supplemental Apr 2022Completed
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: Unknown, 5000 14th St Nw (1,200 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,400 ft
5100 Georgia Ave Property. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
1,150 ft
Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS (1,150 ft), John Lewis ES (1,300 ft), Friendship PCS - Online Academy (2,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.0 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.
- 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 condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- 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 the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- 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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