121 Hermit Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 121 Hermit Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 7 permits, 1 not closed, and 12 violations, 3 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 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 121 Hermit Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Electrical permit Mar 2026Completed
***nec 2017 fishing only*** partial rewire project - system equipment: 100a meter socket 100a service cable replacement *200a grounding system* new afci circuits: - front bedroom lights & receptacles - middle bedroom lights & receptacles - rear bedroom lights & receptacles - hallway lighting lights & receptacles - 1st floor general lighting lights & receptacles - kitchen lights & device relocation - dining room lights & receptacles - mudroom afci/gfci outlet - basement lighting basic lighting & switch - boiler mc circuit gfci protection: - 2nd floor bathroom - basement outlets - laundry outlets - workbench outlet
- Plumbing permit Apr 2016Expired
Replace 5" lateral to main street pa2016603140(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 Apr 2016Completed
Replace 5" curb trap (sfd)pa20160960154 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"
- Electrical permit Oct 2012Completed
Kitchen alterations (electrical) - demo old kitchen and rewire per the 2008 nec
- Addition permit May 2011Completed
Erection of a one story rear addition (6'10"x10'3") accessory to a single family dwelling and renovations to existing kitchen as per plan. permit to comply case violation #265861.
- Zoning permit May 2011Completed
Erection of a one story rear addition (6'10"x 10'3") accessory to a single family dwelling and renovations to existing kitchen as per plan. permit to comply case violation #265861.
- Plumbing permit May 2008Completed
Replace house drains and traps
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Bala Cynwyd Box Plt, 600 Righters Ferry Rd (1,200 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
2,200 ft
Richardsapex Inc and 1 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
2,150 ft
Cook-Wissahickon Sch (2,150 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 sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- 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.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
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