12027 Farwell Road, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 12027 Farwell Road have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 8 permits, all closed, and 10 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 12027 Farwell 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 Aug 2022Completed
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Plumbing permit Mar 2013Completed
Replace house trap and fai
- Addition permit Oct 2008Completed
One story with p/t deck above roof
- Electrical permit Jul 2008Completed
Install 3 light fixtures with 1 switch each, 1 120v smo0ke detector, 8 receptacles & 1 catv/phone line.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2008Completed
Extend storm drain and set area drains
- Addition permit May 2008Completed
One story addition with open porch w / roof per plans.
- Zoning permit May 2008Completed
15'x 20' one story addition at the 1st story level w / 15'x 20' open porch w / roof at the 2nd story level as part of a single family dwelling.
- Alteration permit Oct 2007Completed
Exterior alterations to include the removal and replacement of existing 3' x 5' pent over front entry door.
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
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Lukoil 69249, 12001 Knights Rd (1,300 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
3,200 ft
Maola Philadelphia and 3 more within a mile. 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
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush (1,850 ft), Fitzpatrick Aloysius L Sch (2,500 ft), Decatur Stephen Sch (3,550 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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- 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.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
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