6217 Western Avenue Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 6217 Western Avenue Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 23 permits, 23 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 6217 Western 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
23 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Construction May 2026Permit issued
Install fence w/ gates
- Post card Feb 2026Permit issued
- Supplemental Jan 2026Permit issued
- Construction Jan 2026Permit issued
To install 18.04kw dc on roof of the building
- Supplemental Oct 2025Permit issued
- Supplemental Oct 2025Permit issued
- Supplemental Sep 2025Permit issued
- Construction Sep 2025Permit issued
We will be remodeling the existing first floor kitchen and moving it to the back of the house (currently dining room). the new kitchen will be relocated and include an expanded cabinetry layout with an island, built in bench seat with storage, stone counters, and tile backsplash at the range wall. the former kitchen will include pantry storage cabinetry, built-in wooden counter above cabinets and a wine fridge. existing contemporary block glass window will be converted to picture window. the remodel will include replacement of the existing kitchen tile with hardwood flooring, then patching and refinishing of hardwood floor in the new kitchen. we will also be repainting.
- Construction Dec 2024Permit issued
Addition on the second floor, where there was an attic.the addition will be 27'0''ft x 33'3ft r-1b zoning district - zoning approval for a second floor addition to an existing single-family detached dwelling per submitted plans. no other work authorized under this permit. one (1) off-street parking space to remain in existing detached garage. zoning approval is subject to the following conditions: - no kitchenette/wetbar/cooking facilities(or 220v/240v outlet) proposed or authorized on the lower level under the scope of this permit - no conversion of any portion of the existing structure to an accessory apartment has been proposed or authorized under the scope of this permit - no change to use or occupancy proposed or authorized
- Construction Jun 2024Expired
Construction of a wooden deck on the side ofthe house.
- Post card Jun 2024Expired
- Supplemental May 2024Permit issued
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: Stewart Bainum Residence, 12 Primrose St (1,600 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
2,200 ft
Lafayette ES (2,200 ft), Chevy Chase Elementary (3,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.4 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.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
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