12207 Barbary Road, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 12207 Barbary Road have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 13 permits, 5 not closed, and 18 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 12207 Barbary Road at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
5 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Zoning permit Jul 2025Issued
For the erection of a rear sun deck with access stairs from the ground level to the deck all as part of an existing semi-detached structure. size and location as shown in the application / plans.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2025Issued
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. replace existing furnace and ac unit with same like and kind. no other work permitted on this permit. no penetrations to fire-rated assemblies. no new ductwork proposed on ductwork or common areas
- Electrical permit Sep 2022Expired
Installation of solar array in accordance with signed standard.
- Residential building permit Sep 2021Expired
For the removal of rear deck and the construction of a rear addition with roof deck accessed from rear of second floor level for an existing semi-detached structure to include alterations throughout. for a single-family household living. as per plans. *******no underpinning on this application. separate permits are required for plumbing, mech. or electrical work.************
- Zoning permit Aug 2021Issued
For the removal of rear deck and the erection of a one-story rear addition and a roof deck at the second floor level. size and location as shown in the application/plans.
- Electrical permit Jun 2018Completed
100a service, 30- space. replace 5- switches, 10- outlets, 2- battery smokes, 1- co/2 smoke combo... per 2008 nec for a one family building (paid for by phdc)
- Plumbing permit Apr 2018Completed
Ez plumbing permit - storm and sanitary hosue drains, curb traps and fai, "all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection" as per the 2004 phila. plumbing code. opening pmt #201803802
- Plumbing permit Jan 2018Completed
Replace storm and sanitary curb traps pa one call #2018-0190449
- Alteration permit Aug 2011Completed
Building - install 16'-0" x 13-6" deck in rear yard. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for decks, dated february 2007. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and the imposition of further penalties.
- Zoning permit Aug 2011Completed
Zoning - install 16-0" x 13-6" deck in rear yard. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for decks, dated february 2007. deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and the imposition of further penalties.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2009Completed
Storm and sanitary curb traps
- Plumbing permit Jun 2009Completed
Ezplum
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
Toxic release facility
3,600 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
Nearest public schools
3,250 ft
Decatur Stephen Sch (3,250 ft), MaST Community CS III (4,600 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.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- 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.
- 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.
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