12042 Legion Place, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 12042 Legion Place have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 5 permits, all closed, and 46 violations, 2 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 12042 Legion Place 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. 2 open violations.
- General permit minor Apr 2021Completed
Ez permit decks- for new decks to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. (homeowner performing the work)
- Alteration permit Oct 2015Completed
Remove and replace asphalt shingles (gaf timberline); including ice and water shield, synthetic felt paper and drip edge.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2015Completed
Replace curb trap and fresh air (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"
- Plumbing permit Jun 2012Completed
Installing new 5" laterial and 5" curb trap (sfd)outside
- Plumbing permit Feb 2012Completed
Sfd-replace storm & sanitary sewers. replace storm & sanitary trap and fai.pa1#20120310341
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
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Exxon Rs 2 0530, 12301 Academy Rd (1,450 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,150 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
2,750 ft
Decatur Stephen Sch (2,750 ft), Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush (4,000 ft), Fitzpatrick Aloysius L Sch (4,550 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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- 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.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
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