checkyourplace
Sign in
Philadelphia

12236 Medford Road, Philadelphia

House

technical data · neighborhood and transit

Loading map…
12236 Medford Road, PhiladelphiaOpen map

Quick answers

Does 12236 Medford Road have open permits or code violations?
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 2 not closed, and 19 violations, 4 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 12236 Medford Road at risk for?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.

Permits and code violations

2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.

  1. Residential building permit Mar 2025Completed

    Interior renovations and for a rear deck addition and for replace garage door with wall and door, details per plan.

  2. Zoning permit Feb 2025Completed

    For the erection of a rear deck addition to the rear of an existing attached structure. size and location as shown on the application/plan.

  3. Electrical permit Dec 2024Completed

    Add aditional receptacles total of 8 and change the existing light fixtures with led type fixture

  4. Residential building permit Dec 2024Amendment application incomplete

    For removal of the interior parking space of an existing attached single-family dwelling as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work*

  5. Zoning permit Nov 2023Issued

    For removal of the interior parking space. space to be used as interior storage. no change to building gfa.

  6. Plumbing permit May 2019Completed

    Replace double main drain, house trap and fresh air inlet as per philadelphia 2014 plumbing code.

  7. Electrical permit Apr 2019Expired

    100 amp electrical service, meter box, electric box ground wire, per 2014 nec

  8. Plumbing permit Sep 2017Completed

    Replace water heater

  9. Plumbing permit Jan 2017Completed

    Replace storm and sanitary curb traps and fresh air inlets pa one call #2017-0191286

  10. Alteration permit Jul 2011Completed

    Rear porch roof replacement, shingle (sfd)

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: Exxon Rs 2 0530, 12301 Academy Rd (1,000 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.

EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases

Toxic release facility

3,600 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

2,400 ft

Decatur Stephen Sch (2,400 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

Sunlight

How the sun hits 12236 Medford Road, Philadelphia

Sunlight at this address
How it works
Building typeHouse

Have you lived here? Share your experience.

Leave a review

The Address Story

Every address has a context. Read its story.

Checking...

How much it costs to live here

Price, rent, mortgage, and the city's economic context, all in one place.

The money at this address

Renting, buying, and investing, on the same numbers. Enter the listing price to see all calculations.

Estimated monthly rent–
Rent per square foot–
Rent per year–

Enter a rent and the yield calculation fills in on its own.

View sunlight on the mapThe report is free, with a Google account. The PDF also includes the QR code to the sunlight simulation.

Loan calculator for this address

Enter the listing price. The calculation uses only your numbers.

Rough estimate, with a fixed rate. The bank's offer may include fees and insurance.

More on Medford Road

All addresses

Viewing recommendations

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.
  • Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Neighborhood recommendations are derived from public OpenStreetMap data and may be incomplete. Checking in person is still what matters most.