470 South Sherman Street, Denver
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Quick answers
- Does 470 South Sherman Street have open permits or code violations?
- Denver Community Planning and Development lists 23 permits, 9 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 470 South Sherman Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated hail risk.
Permits and code violations
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Residential construction May 2026Final
Repair/replace, valued at $5,758
- Residential construction Sep 2023Final
Phased construction
- Residential construction Dec 2022Issued
Addition, valued at $35,000
- Residential construction Jun 2022Issued
New building, valued at $1,050,000
- Residential construction May 2022Final
Foundation only/excavation, valued at $15,000
- Residential construction Apr 2022Final
Alteration/tenant finish, valued at $2,500
- Residential construction Apr 2022Issued
Alteration/tenant finish, valued at $40,000
- Residential construction Sep 2021Final
Alteration/tenant finish, valued at $7,085
- Residential construction Aug 2019Final
Alteration/tenant finish, valued at $40,000
- Residential construction Jan 2017Final
Repair/replace, valued at $2,500
- Residential construction Jun 2016Cancelled
Change of contractor, valued at $1,500
- Residential construction Jun 2016Cancelled
Change of contractor, valued at $30,000
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
Superfund site
1.0 mi
Denver Radium Site (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
12 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Atrium, 555 S Broadway (900 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,400 ft
Pharmaceutical Basics 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
Nearest public schools
2,000 ft
Lincoln Elementary School (2,000 ft), DSST: Cedar Middle School (2,550 ft), DSST: Cedar High School (2,550 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.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- 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 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.