1608 South Emerson Street, Denver
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Quick answers
- Does 1608 South Emerson Street have open permits or code violations?
- Denver Community Planning and Development lists 41 permits, 19 not closed, and 0 violations.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Denver County?
- $862,500 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 1608 South Emerson Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated hail risk.
Permits and code violations
19 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Residential construction Sep 2026Issued
Alteration/tenant finish, valued at $6,500
- Residential construction Sep 2026Issued
New building, valued at $720,061
- Residential construction Aug 2026Final
Phased construction, valued at $12,000
- Residential construction Apr 2026Issued
New building, valued at $52,926
- Residential construction Jan 2025Issued
Alteration/tenant finish, valued at $1,200
- Residential construction Dec 2024Final
Alteration/tenant finish
- Residential construction Mar 2024Issued
New building, valued at $28,922
- Residential construction Mar 2024Issued
New building, valued at $563,816
- Residential construction Feb 2024Final
Phased construction, valued at $10,000
- Residential construction May 2023Final
Alteration/tenant finish, valued at $20
- Residential construction Sep 2022Issued
New building, valued at $75,000
- Residential construction Jun 2022Issued
Addition, valued at $200,000
Denver Community Planning and Development
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: hail. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Nearest active fault
9.1 mi
Golden fault, slip rate less than 0.2 mm/yr. Ask about seismic retrofit and earthquake insurance.
USGS Quaternary Fault Database
Superfund site
2.4 mi
Denver Radium Site (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Ccod Denver Fire Department, 1601 S Ogden St (150 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,500 ft
Woodworkers Of Denver Inc and 6 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,100 ft
Grant Beacon Middle School (1,100 ft), Asbury Elementary School (3,000 ft), McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School (3,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Conforming loan limit 2026
$862,500
Denver County. 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.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- 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.
Neighborhood recommendations are derived from public OpenStreetMap data and may be incomplete. Checking in person is still what matters most.