117 Shurs Lane, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 117 Shurs Lane have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 60 permits, 7 not closed, and 4 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 117 Shurs Lane at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Mar 2026Issued
Install 200amp service
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Completed
Replace curb trap fresh air inlet and main drain
- Plumbing permit May 2024Completed
Install new 3/4'' domestic back-flow preventer.
- Plumbing permit May 2024Cancelled
Install new 3/4'' domestic back-flow preventer.
- Plumbing permit May 2024Completed
Install new 3/4'' domestic back-flow preventer.
- Plumbing permit May 2024Completed
Install new 3/4'' domestic back-flow preventer.
- Plumbing permit May 2024Completed
Install new 3/4'' domestic back-flow preventer.
- Mechanical permit Jun 2016Completed
Install (1) hvac system with ductwork. (sfd)
- Electrical permit May 2016Completed
Install 200 amp meter, disconnet and panel complete with grounding. 8 outlets, 35 switches smokes and co 40 recessed lights. 14 surface mounted fixtures. dedicated washer & dryer lines. 6 tv lines as per 2008 nec (north district)4 story single family dwelling
- Plumbing permit May 2016Completed
5 & 6 lateral,water service,curb trap, 3wc,4 lavs,2 tub/showers, ks, laundry and hwh pa20161461260 (sfd)self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Suppression permit May 2016Completed
New 1-1/2" fire service. new pipe, hangers, and fittings. new city approved backflow prevention assembly,new fire department connection. sprinklers system throughout building in accordance with nfpa 13r
- Plumbing permit May 2016Completed
New 6" storm drain for parking lot (sfd)pa20161300862 self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: George M Germanovich Jr, 469 Conchester Hwy (1,050 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,950 ft
133 Grape St Hanson Associates. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,150 ft
Richardsapex Inc and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
2,800 ft
Cook-Wissahickon Sch (2,800 ft), Dobson James Sch (4,850 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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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
Neighborhood recommendations are derived from public OpenStreetMap data and may be incomplete. Checking in person is still what matters most.