7927 Orchid Street Northwest, Washington
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Quick answers
- Does 7927 Orchid Street Northwest have open permits or code violations?
- DC Department of Buildings lists 15 permits, 10 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 7927 Orchid Street Northwest at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Construction May 2024Permit issued
Revised retaining wall and guard rail details. amendment to permit #b2404198.
- Supplemental May 2024Completed
- Construction Apr 2024Permit issued
Dgs project. widen existing private driveway, rebuild stone retaining wall. replace existing security booth in-kind. install new guardrail at rear yard terrace. install 3 exterior light poles w/ integrated security cameras. install new fence at rear property line.
- Construction Feb 2024Expired
Revision for permit number b2310433, increase the size shed dormer.
- Construction Feb 2024Expired
Permit amendment 2 to original permit b2310433. extend proposed roof and add additional posts. enlarge opening at kitchen window and door for replacement.
- Supplemental Dec 2023Completed
- Supplemental Dec 2023Completed
- Supplemental Dec 2023Completed
- Post card Dec 2023Expired
- Post card Dec 2023Expired
- Post card Oct 2023Expired
- Post card Oct 2023Expired
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
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Webster, Marjorie, Junior College Historic District. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,600 ft
Shepherd ES (1,600 ft), Rock Creek Forest Elementary (4,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.3 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.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- 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.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
Neighborhood recommendations are derived from public OpenStreetMap data and may be incomplete. Checking in person is still what matters most.