704 Butternut Street Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 704 Butternut Street Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 12 permits, 11 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 704 Butternut Street Northwest at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Supplemental May 2026Permit issued
- Construction May 2026Permit issued
To install 18.9 kwdc on the roof of the building
- Supplemental May 2026Permit issued
Plumbing trade permit
- Home occupation Mar 2026Permit issued
- Construction Dec 2025Permit issued
Install a 11.88 kw (dc) system. (27) axitec -440tgb/108bb inverters type: single phase inverter (se10000h-us) optimizer type: solar edge u650
- Post card Nov 2025Completed
- Home occupation Aug 2025Permit issued
Home office
- Construction Jun 2025Permit issued
Installation of a flush-mounted solar system on the roof, consisting of 35 modules of 425w each. total system capacity: 14.875 kw dc / 11.400 kw ac.
- Supplemental Jun 2025Permit issued
Electrical trade permit
- Supplemental Feb 2025Permit issued
- Construction Dec 2024Permit issued
Construction of a roof mounted solar system. 13.94kw dc / 11.4kw ac
- Supplemental Dec 2024Permit 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
10 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 3140 Highland Ave, 3140 Highland Av Nw (600 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,700 ft
7201 Georgia Ave Property. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
650 ft
Takoma ES (650 ft), Coolidge HS (2,500 ft), Breakthrough Montessori PCS (2,600 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.
- 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.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- 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.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
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