1227 Diamond Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1227 Diamond Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, all closed, and 4 violations.
- 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 1227 Diamond Street 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. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Nov 2023Completed
Repair/replace 3/4" wdp.
- Residential building permit Jan 2020Completed
Hardwood flooring 1st & 2nd floors. replace tiles in basement, shorten existing kitchen "l" area, add wall in 1st floor, serving as office, space divider, 2nd floor expand bathroom area into connecting cabinet area. paint interior walls.
- Alteration permit Jan 2019Completed
Erection of an accessible ramp to an exisiting single family dwelling per submitted plan.
- Zoning permit Feb 2016Completed
Relocation of lot lines for existing school
- Plumbing permit Sep 2015Completed
Replace curb trap and fresh air inlet-pa1#20152431159-"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"
- Electrical permit Jul 2014Completed
Temporary 100 amp service for site office trailer for 6 months 7/18/14 to 1/18/15 as per nec 2008 (east district)
- Plumbing permit Aug 2011Completed
Rough in of 1 water closet, 1 shower and lavy waste lines only
- Alteration permit Sep 2010Completed
Install vinyl siding, 2 stories, front & rear(sfd)
- Fast form building permit Jan 2010Completed
- Plumbing permit Apr 2009Completed
Replace section of sewer pipe near toilet
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: Broad & Diamond Bp, 2040 N Broad St (700 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,550 ft
Life Do Grow and 4 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,850 ft
O F Zurn Co and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Historic listing nearby
450 ft
Elverson, James, Jr., School. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
450 ft
Philadelphia Military Academy at Elverson (450 ft), TECH Freire CS (950 ft), Duckrey Tanner Sch (1,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.0 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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.
- 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 what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
- 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.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
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