8201 Colfax Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 8201 Colfax Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 7 permits, all closed, and 9 violations, 1 open.
- 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 8201 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. 1 open violation.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Mar 2021Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for mechanical work to include the installation as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. install hvac system including carrier, gas furnace model #58sb0a070e1412 80% afue 70,000 btu input, evaporator model #cnpvp030ala, condenser model #ca13na03000g 2.5 ton 13 seer, 12 difusers
- Plumbing permit Feb 2021Completed
Replumb drain and water lines to accommodate new powder room, hall bathroom and kitchen
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Feb 2021Completed
Re-wire residence, electrical service, new hvac, rough plumbing, drywall, insulation, windows, roof, kitchen, bathroom.
- Electrical permit Feb 2021Completed
100amp service upgrade, complete rewire 45 outlets, 18 switches, 5 smokes, 26 lights as per 2014 nec rewiring all old or outdated cables, devices to the 2014 nec standards
- Residential building permit Jan 2021Completed
Re-wire residence, electrical service, new hvac, rough plumbing, drywall, insulation, windows, roof, kitchen, bathroom.
- Residential building permit Jun 2020Completed
Make safe permit to comply case #720689. repair fire damage per plan.
- Alteration permit Feb 2008Completed
Replace termite damaged fl. joist on 1st floor. replace with same as existing remove and reinstall drywall on ceiling
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 (1,100 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
4,900 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
1,850 ft
Pollock Robert B Sch (1,850 ft), Brown Joseph Sch (4,100 ft), Northeast Community Propel Academy (5,100 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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