1243 Wolf Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 1243 Wolf Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 12 permits, all closed, and 3 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 1243 Wolf Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
Every permit on file is closed out. No open violations.
- Plumbing permit Feb 2024Completed
Repair/replace ct & fai.
- Electrical permit Jan 2023Completed
Emt 3 story 200 amp x1 square d complete home surge protective (chsp) device x1 two pole 20 amp eaton br breaker x1 15 amp afci circuit x6 20 amp afci circuit x1 15 amp duplex x18 20 amp gfci x1 light switch ( one location) x6 3way light switch x3 light fixture (standard weight) x7 lamp holder x1 4way light switch (multi-location) x1 closet light x2 smoke & carbon monoxide detector x3 smoke detector x4 20 amp afci circuit x3 15 amp gfci x4 200amp 30ckt homeline service x1 fish only as per 2017 nec
- Use permit Dec 2017Completed
Change use to retail and office space in accordance with cmx-1 zoning. no construction, or alteration to the property.
- Plumbing permit Sep 2014Completed
Replace 5" curb trap to basement wall- pa#20142180027
- Use permit May 2014Completed
Use as sfd
- Plumbing permit Sep 2013Completed
Replace 5" curb trap to basement wall (sfd) pa1 call#2013 268 0565
- Plumbing permit Mar 2013Completed
Install 5"x 4" curb trap (sfd) pa1 call#2013- 0721742
- Electrical permit Dec 2010Completed
Wire powder room only, switch, exhaust fan, light and gfi recpt as per 2008 nec (south district)
- Plumbing permit Dec 2010Completed
Install kitchen sink, install toilet, lav sink for powder room
- Alteration permit Oct 2010Completed
For the reconfiguration of windows and door and for the installation of a skylight to an existing attached structure as per plans.
- Electrical permit Aug 2007Completed
Rewire kitchen, 8 recepts, 2 sws, 1 lt (south dist)
- Alteration permit Jul 2007Completed
Ez permit for alterations
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
Superfund site
2.0 mi
Publicker Industries Inc. (Deleted NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Meles Auto Care, 1410-12 Mckean St (1,550 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,300 ft
1621 Mckean Street. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
3,300 ft
Philadelphia Ship Repair Llc. 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
600 ft
South Philadelphia HS (600 ft), Philadelphia Performing Arts CS (950 ft), Jenks Abram Sch (1,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
5.2 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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