46 Colfax Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 46 Colfax Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 11 permits, all closed, and 1 violation.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Philadelphia County?
- $832,750 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 46 Colfax Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated heat wave and cold wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Oct 2018Completed
Replace water heater
- Plumbing permit Mar 2014Completed
Replace storm & sanitary curb traps, fresh air inlet and partial main drain - pa1 call# 2014-0761542
- Alteration permit Mar 2010Completed
Roof replacement, 30yr fiberglass shingle(sfd)
- Plumbing permit Feb 2010Completed
3/4 wd
- Plumbing permit Jun 2009Completed
Install laundry tub and washer box, second floor. vent to roof
- Electrical permit Jun 2009Completed
Install. of 2 dedicated cir's for the kit counter w/2 gfci recept's on ea cir,a ded circuit for the refrige/a dedicated circuit for the microwave,a ded circuit for the garbage dispos/1 for the dishwsr,4 high hats in kit. area as per 2005 nec (east dist)
- Alteration permit Jun 2009Completed
Interior demolition of non bearing partitions for removal of dry wall. renovations to kitchen and laundry room to include new sheetrock, new cabinets, new flooring.
- Electrical permit May 2009Completed
Wiring addition in accordance with 2005 nec
- Plumbing permit May 2009Completed
Install three piece bathroom off new family room.
- Zoning permit Nov 2008Completed
Addition of a 1 story structure to rear.
- Addition permit Nov 2008Completed
Addition of a 1 story structure to rear as per plans.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.1 mi
Metal Banks (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Gatz Auto, 2899 Holme Ave (1,200 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
2,250 ft
Pollock Robert B Sch (2,250 ft), Northeast Community Propel Academy (4,100 ft), Brown Joseph Sch (4,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Conforming loan limit 2026
$832,750
Philadelphia 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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