5243 Nebraska Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 5243 Nebraska Avenue Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 8 permits, 7 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 5243 Nebraska 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Construction May 2024Expired
Elevated 15' x 4' pressure treated lumber deck
- Supplemental May 2024Permit issued
Plumbing trade permit
- Supplemental May 2024Permit issued
Electrical trade permit
- Supplemental Apr 2024Permit issued
Mechanical trade permit
- Construction Apr 2024Permit issued
3 storied addition to existing residence. zoning approval is subject to the following conditions: - a wall test report is required before the wall reaches a height of one foot (1 ft.) above footer, or in the case of other vertical construction, when a template or form is located and noted.
- Construction Dec 2023Permit issued
Demolition only of rear bedroom addition, rear ext wall partial roof, selected interior partitions
- Post card Mar 2023Completed
- Supplemental Feb 2023Expired
Plumbing trade permit
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
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Dc Housing Authority, 5201 Connecticut Av Nw (850 ft), open. 2 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
2,100 ft
Murch ES (2,100 ft), Deal MS (2,750 ft), Lafayette ES (3,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.5 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.
- 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.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- 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.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
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