12459 Barbary Road, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 12459 Barbary Road have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 10 permits, 1 not closed, and 32 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 12459 Barbary Road 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
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- General permit minor Mar 2022Expired
Ez permit standards pool and spas- for pools and spas accessory to an existing one family dwellings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. separate permits are required for all electrical and plumbing installations associated with the installation of the pool or spa.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2018Completed
Replace partial stack.the installation will comply with the philadephia plubming code 2004
- Plumbing permit Sep 2014Completed
S/s traps - pa1 call# 2014-2541444 "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"
- Alteration permit Nov 2011Completed
Tear down pre-existing deck. install new frame to existing wall with new decking and railing and new support.
- Zoning permit Nov 2011Completed
Tear down pre-existing deck. install new frame to existing wall with new decking and railing and new support.
- Alteration permit Apr 2008Completed
Construction of rear deck ( 13'6" x 19'6" )
- Zoning permit Apr 2008Completed
For the erection of wood sun deck 19'6"x13'6".deck is accessory to a single family dwelling
- Plumbing permit Jun 2007Completed
Replace ht fai
- Alteration permit May 2007Completed
Install _12___ x _18__ deck in rear. applicant agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for decks, dated february 2007. deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.
- Zoning permit May 2007Completed
Install 12' 18' deck in rear per ez permit standard for decks dated feb. 2007
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
Toxic release facility
4,600 ft
Maola Philadelphia and 1 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
3,100 ft
Decatur Stephen Sch (3,100 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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