12520 Knights Road, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 12520 Knights Road have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 9 permits, all closed, and 60 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 12520 Knights Road 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.
- Electrical permit Jun 2023Completed
Replace existing electrical service with new 200 amp service. install 3 gang meter socket and 100 amp electrical panel. provide new grounding system as per 2017 nec.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2018Completed
Replace main drain,curb trap and fai-pa1#20180181041-"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"
- Mechanical permit Jan 2012Completed
Install (2) hvac units including ductwork in sfd.
- Electrical permit Jan 2012Completed
Rewire garage lights- 5 total, run power for furnace & condenser lines and 120v line for smoke detector as per 2008 nec (east district) single family dwelling
- Mechanical permit Dec 2011Completed
Install (2) two ton heat pumps
- Plumbing permit Dec 2011Completed
Removal of damaged 1/2" copper pipe and installation of 2 water heaters in basement and installation of gas line (single family dwelling)
- Electrical permit Nov 2011Completed
Replace 100a drop and 2 electrical panels as per 2008 nec (east district) single family dwelling
- Alteration permit Aug 2011Completed
Remove 1st floor fire-damaged 2x10 floor joists and sheathing and install new. in basement, excavate 12"x12" footings & install 2x4 framing with concrete pour. remove 1/2" sheetrock and install 5/8" sheetrock. install 1-hr. fire-rated doors.
- Alteration permit Jul 2011Completed
1200 square feet of interior alterations to a single family dwelling. applicants agrees to limit the construction to comply with ez permit standard for interior dated february 2007. any deviations from this standard will result in the revocation of this permit and the imposition of further penalties.
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
4 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sunoco 0363 1371, 4001 Woodhaven Rd (1,550 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
2,050 ft
Decatur Stephen Sch (2,050 ft), Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush (3,400 ft), Fitzpatrick Aloysius L Sch (4,500 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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