8 Old Ashton Road, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 8 Old Ashton Road have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 22 permits, all closed, and 8 violations.
- 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 8 Old Ashton Road 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.
- Electrical permit Feb 2020Completed
Install roofrop railless solar panel pv system panels will not exceed height of roof.install total 8.7kw pv system.per ' 14 nec.
- Alteration permit Jul 2015Completed
Installation of an attached deck in rear of single family dwelling. deck wraps around side of house for walkway to door and steps to grade. deck to be installed as per approved zoning and building plan and attached review document. permit issued to resident homeowner.
- Zoning permit Apr 2015Completed
Erection of deck in rear of sfd. deck wraps around side. walk way to door and steps to grade.
- Alteration permit Jun 2014Completed
Install 20 x 10 deck in rear. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for decks, dated february 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
- Zoning permit Jun 2014Completed
Install 20 x 10 deck in rear per ez permit standard for decks dated february 2011.
- Administrative permit May 2012Completed
Amending permit # 347724 to include retaining wall (variable height, maximum 5'-0" a.f.g.) with stair and guard rail adjacent to the driveway area at the front.
- Administrative permit May 2012Completed
Amending permit # 347720 to include retaining wall (variable height, maximum 5'-0" a.f.g.) with stair and guard rail adjacent to the driveway area at the front.
- Mechanical permit May 2012Completed
Install 1 hvac unit (sfd)
- Mechanical permit May 2012Completed
Install 1 hvac unit (sfd)
- Electrical permit Apr 2012Completed
200 amp svc.total rewire throughout w/smoke detector as per 2008 nec
- Plumbing permit Mar 2012Completed
Sfd-install sewer,drain and vents system,and water distribution. new construction
- Plumbing permit Mar 2012Completed
Sfd-install sewer,drain and vents system,and water distribution. new construction
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
2.3 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 (500 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
4,050 ft
Crown Cork Seal Co Inc. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
600 ft
Pollock Robert B Sch (600 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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