8608 Colony Drive, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 8608 Colony Drive have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 5 permits, all closed, and 11 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 8608 Colony Drive 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.
- Alteration permit Jun 2014Completed
Erection of patio roof to an existing single family dwelling
- Zoning permit May 2014Completed
Rear patio cover
- Alteration permit Oct 2009Completed
Exterior alterations to install fence/retaining wall. applicant agrees to limit height of wall at a maximum 4 feet. walls are not permitted to be constructed along public footway with this permit. footings for "dry-stack" type walls to follow manufacturer's instructions. footings for "traditional" type masonry walls to be 8" thick by 18" wide, minimum 30" to bottom. #4 rebar spaced 4' centers for length of wall.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2008Completed
Install new rerough of bathroom new tub.
- Alteration permit Feb 2008Completed
Interior alterations to include complete cleanout, removal of panneling in rec room and install new drywall, new ceiling in basement. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated february 2007. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: heat wave, cold wave, winter weather. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
2.4 mi
Metal Banks (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: Gatz Auto, 2899 Holme Ave (1,350 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
4,800 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
Nearest public schools
1,550 ft
Pollock Robert B Sch (1,550 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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