8939 Ashton Road, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 8939 Ashton Road have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 7 permits, all closed, and 0 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 8939 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.
- Electrical permit Jul 2026Completed
Stalling 13.50 kw dc rooftop solar pv system. according to approved drawings-2017 nec. . gp-2026-004634
- General permit Jun 2026Completed
For the installation of structural/fastening components of roof-mounted solar photo voltaic system. size and location as shown on approved plans. separate permit required for electrical work.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2024Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. repair existing ductwork. replace two damaged flexible return ducts for rigid metal 6, replace 3 flexible supply duct to 2nd floor; replace damaged duct between 1st and 2nd floor.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Aug 2024Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies.
- Plumbing permit Jul 2024Completed
Fixture replacement without piping 11 fixtures
- Residential building permit Jul 2024Completed
Ez permit standards alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations; including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab.no work may be performed in the basement or cellar. adding framing for 1st floor new bathroom. adding framing for coat closet. adding framing for 2nd floor shower addition. all plumbing and electrical permits will be pulled by contractors.
- Electrical permit Jul 2024Completed
200amp panel x1 100amp panel x1 service cable protectorx1 square d complete home surge protective device x1 15 amp afci circuit x11 15 amp duplex x7 light switch x2 lamp holder x2 fish only per 2017 nec
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
2.5 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 (1,550 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
3,000 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
700 ft
Pollock Robert B Sch (700 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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