5235 Western Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 5235 Western Avenue Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 15 permits, 15 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 5235 Western Avenue Northwest at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
15 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Construction Nov 2025Permit issued
To install 13.64kw dc on roof of the building
- Supplemental Nov 2025Permit issued
- Supplemental Oct 2024Permit issued
- Supplemental Oct 2024Permit issued
- Supplemental Oct 2024Permit issued
- Construction Apr 2024Permit issued
Revision to permit b2308269: proposed 2 + storey addtion including attic. interior alteration and repair. upgrade mep's.
- Construction Nov 2023Expired
Revision to permit # b2308269: per inspector luladaye valli, provide a revised mechanical plan and manual j.
- Supplemental Aug 2023Permit issued
- Construction Jul 2023Expired
Converting dental office to convert back to a single-family home.
- Supplemental Jul 2023Permit issued
- Supplemental Jul 2023Permit issued
- Supplemental Jul 2023Permit issued
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
Leaking fuel tanks
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Wmata, 5230 Wisconsin Av Nw (1,050 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
High-voltage line
600 ft
138 kV line run by POTOMAC ELECTRIC POWER CO.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
3,900 ft
Westbrook Elementary (3,900 ft), Somerset Elementary (4,100 ft), Jackson-Reed HS (4,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.8 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.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- 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.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
Neighborhood recommendations are derived from public OpenStreetMap data and may be incomplete. Checking in person is still what matters most.