12034 Covert Road, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 12034 Covert Road have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 6 permits, all closed, and 12 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 12034 Covert 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. 1 open violation.
- Electrical permit Feb 2019Completed
100amp service complete with panel & meter & 5-receptacles, 12-lights as per nec 2008 north district
- Mechanical permit Feb 2019Completed
Install a 2 1/2 ton central unit
- Alteration permit Feb 2019Completed
Interior alterations to include installation of sheetrock. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior alterations, dated january 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties. all necessary mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression permits to be obtained, as necessary.
- Alteration permit Feb 2019Completed
Install 19' x 10' deck in rear. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for decks, dated january 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
- Zoning permit Feb 2019Completed
Install 19' x 10' deck in rear. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for decks, dated january 2011. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
- Plumbing permit Apr 2017Completed
Replace sanitary house trap and fai-pa1#20171030681-"self-certification's are no longer permitted" - "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet 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: heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Toxic release facility
2,900 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
2,250 ft
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush (2,250 ft), Fitzpatrick Aloysius L Sch (2,850 ft), Decatur Stephen Sch (3,300 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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