5812 Nevada Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 5812 Nevada Avenue 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 5812 Nevada Avenue Northwest at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Supplemental Feb 2025Completed
- Supplemental Nov 2024Completed
- Construction Nov 2024Completed
Install a new 6 pvc storm sewer lateral running from the rear yard and tying into the existing 54 storm sewer main in the front of the house underneath nevada ave nw.
- Post card Nov 2024Expired
- Construction Jun 2023Completed
Minor repair of damaged wood pieces and replace four posts
- Construction May 2023Completed
Replace existing 6 foot fencing across the back yard (width of the property). only digging will be to dig the holes for the posts. miss utility will be called by contractor. attached picture shows what the fencing will look like. picture with the deck shows the existing fence at the rear of the backyard that will be replaced. lot has been professionally surveyed to ensure proper placement of fence. there's no design plan other than the sketch on the attached contract and the example photo of what the fencing will look like. i am requesting a waiver of nn because the excavation of approximately 8 holes for the fence posts will not affect the adjoining properties. the width the property per the attached contracts is 36 sq feet, so a soil and erosion plan has not been included.
- Construction Feb 2023Permit issued
To install 5.18kw size of solar panels on roof ofbuilding
- Supplemental Feb 2023Permit issued
- Construction Sep 2022Permit issued
To install 5.18kw size of solar panels on roof of building.
- Supplemental Aug 2022Permit issued
- Supplemental Apr 2022Completed
DC Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low
No single natural hazard ranks high for this area.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Off Of Public Education Facilities Modernization, 5701 Broad Branch Rd Nw (1,050 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
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
1,000 ft
Lafayette ES (1,000 ft), Chevy Chase Elementary (4,900 ft), Murch ES (5,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.1 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.
- 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 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 exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
Neighborhood recommendations are derived from public OpenStreetMap data and may be incomplete. Checking in person is still what matters most.