526 Somerset Place Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 526 Somerset Place Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 25 permits, 24 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 526 Somerset Place Northwest at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
24 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Supplemental May 2026Permit issued
Electrical trade permit
- Construction Jan 2026Permit issued
Rooftop solar installation 20 410w panels. roof repair or replacement as needed
- Supplemental Oct 2025Permit issued
- Construction Mar 2025Permit issued
Construction of parapet to parapet roof mounted system. 6.56kwp dc / 5.7kw ac
- Supplemental Mar 2025Permit issued
- Construction Dec 2024Permit issued
Construction of a roof mounted solar system. 8.2kwp dc / 6kw ac
- Supplemental Dec 2024Permit issued
- Construction Apr 2024Permit issued
The scope of work is interior renovation including removing non bearing walls relocate kitchen add powder room replace all plumbing fixtures no change in use egress or occupancy
- Supplemental Mar 2024Permit issued
- Supplemental Mar 2024Permit issued
- Supplemental Mar 2024Permit issued
- Post card Mar 2024Expired
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Off Of Public Education Facilities Modernization, 6315 5th St Nw (350 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
450 ft
Ida B. Wells MS (450 ft), Coolidge HS (500 ft), Whittier ES (600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.9 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.
- Semi-detached or row house: the shared wall matters. Listen from the room adjoining the neighbor's side and ask whether any structural work has been done there.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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